NYLON – Governor Andrew Cuomo's pledge to increase minimum wage for New York State workers has stirred the pot across the state as corporations, small businesses, employees and financial institutions weigh the potential benefits and costs. According to an official statement by the Civil Service Employees Association (CESA), they believe that an increased minimum wage will generally benefit New York's economy. "On a day when there is … [Read more...]
Letchworth State Park’s Playgrounds to See Part of $2.5M Grant
CASTILE – Letchworth State Park is one of four state parks that will receive a leg up courtesy of New York State. According to news partner 13WHAM, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Friday that NYS will be dishing out $2.5 million to build or improve 13 playgrounds at 8 different state parks, including our local Letchworth. Governor Cuomo said that the funding is part of his plan to add or upgrade 100 state playgrounds by 2020. The work … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo says Fake ID’s Open Young People to Scam Artists
NYLON – Governor Andrew Cuomo warned college students on Wednesday not to buy fake ID's on the online black market, saying that the people making the fakes could steal their real identities. According to news partner 13WHAM, Governor Cuomo said that investigators have found dozens of cases of identity theft after college students handed over their names and other personal details to scam artists. Governor Cuomo said that the effects of … [Read more...]
Free Drug Overdose Prevention Training for All NYS Residents
NYLON – Free training classes for the administration of naloxone, an overdose prevention medicine, will be offered to the general public and first responders across New York State. Attendees will learn how to recognize an overdose, and how to administer the potentially life-saving medicine. According to WBNG Binghamton, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that 12 Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) addiction centers … [Read more...]
New Highway Signs Look to Reduce Texting While Driving
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Five seconds is the minimal amount of time attention is taken away from the road when texting and driving, according to a survey. At 55 miles per hour, that equals driving the length of a football field without looking once. This past September, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the continuation of New York State’s effort to reduce distracted driving by unveiling special “texting zones” along the New York State Thruway and … [Read more...]