NYS Police Blotter/January 13, 2025

Ana C. Silverio, 47, of Buffalo, NY, is charged with criminal possession of stolen property 3rd degree/value greater than $3,000, a class D felony, and criminal possession of stolen property 4th degree/motor vehicle not motorcycle, a class E felony, and petit larceny, after a larceny from a building in the …

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NYS Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets provide food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling Press release With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness and ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.  “The holiday season is a …

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NYS/State Department of Agriculture announces testing requirements for lactating dairy cattle entering fairs or exhibitions to prevent HPAI transmission

New Order Requires Lactating Dairy Cattle to Be Tested and Show Negative Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Within Seven Days Prior to Showing, Costs to be Covered by USDA APHIS No Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Have Been Detected in New York Livestock to Date State …

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NYS/Assemblyman Hawley sponsoring a proposal to benefit Gold Star families

Press release/provided photo Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) is sponsoring a proposal in the state Assembly that would eliminate the registration fee for Gold Star mothers’ and Gold Star family members’ distinctive license plates. Hawley believes this initiative is a small way for New York to show its appreciation for the …

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NYS/CONSUMER ALERT: Elevated lead levels found in Badia Spices Inc. brand Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon

Press release New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today alerted consumers to the presence of elevated lead levels in Ground Ginger and Ground Cinnamon, manufactured by Badia Spices Inc., located at PO Box 226497, Doral, FL 33222. Exposure to lead may cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, …

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NYS/Gov. Hochul announced more than 200 municipalities that have launched applications to become Pro-Housing Communities

The Governor announced the second round of Pro-Housing Community certifications last week. In the Finger Lakes, 6 municipalities were certified, with the largest being the city of Rochester. These are the first municipalities in the Finger Lakes region to obtain certification (the first round was announced in February). Locality Name County Batavia city …

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