NY is seeing a decline in the number of fatal crashes according the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee.
Overall, fatalities fell from 766 between January and October in 2024 to 681 during that same timeframe this year. In the upstate region, the number of fatalities in crashes declined from 490 to 420. Motorcycle fatalities also decreased, according to preliminary data from the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management & Research.
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Firefighters in Albany
The firefighters legislative advocacy day was held in Albany and Clinton County was well represented.
Hiker Warning
The Department of Environmental Conservation is again warning hikers to avoid the ADK backcountry.
Best Burger Contest
The NY Beef Council's 10th annual Best NY Burger contest is underway with voting to start next week.
Electric Bill
Only about a third of an electric bill in NYS pays for electricity. The rest is fees, taxes and delivery costs.
Medicaid Fraud
Recent reports indicate that New York State may be impacted by billions of dollars in Medicaid fraud.
