New York proposes a Thruway toll price hike The New York State Board of Directors will be “continuing to review and adjust its current toll rates to sufficiently fund its capital program, operations, and debt services,” according to New York State officials. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News New…

New roundabout installed at NYS routes 400 and 16 The project began in February. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News New roundabout installed at NYS routes 400 and 16

Hearing scheduled for proposed Albany County legislative lines The proposed new county legislative districts in the city of Albany look a lot like the existing ones. Source: Times Unition Hearing scheduled for proposed Albany County legislative lines

Thruway Authority to consider toll hikes for E-ZPass holders The proposal would implement 5 percent increases in 2024 and 2027 and raise tolls on the Mario Cuomo Bridge by $2 over a four-year period. Source: Times Unition Thruway Authority to consider toll hikes for E-ZPass holders

Moreau man charged with assault in weekend WalMart parking lot shooting A Moreau man has been charged with assault in connection with a road rage incident that ended in a shooting in the parking lot of the WalMart in Queensbury on Sunday which sent one victim to the hospital,…

Attica inmate pleads guilty to assaulting correctional officer In his plea, he admitted to intentionally causing physical injury, officials said. Source: Buffalo New York’s Latest News Attica inmate pleads guilty to assaulting correctional officer

Prison workers were exposed to smuggled fentanyl, other drugs A recent state Department of Labor investigation revealed staff at two New York prisons have routinely been exposed to fentanyl — which led to some employees being hospitalized — while searching visitors, mail and packages for contraband. Source: Times Unition…

NY lawmakers aim to overturn controversial prison package ban. Here's why New York officials say early data show the ban has reduced contraband. Advocates say it isolates people and doesn’t address violence and overdoses.        Source: Rochester New York Latest News NY lawmakers aim to overturn controversial prison package…

Troopers: Bus aide from Schenectady showed nude photos to child A woman was charged with child endangerment after State Police investigated a complaint that she allegedly showed a child nude photos on her phone. Source: Times Unition Troopers: Bus aide from Schenectady showed nude photos to child

Buffalo man sentenced on animal cruelty charge BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced Wednesday after causing the death of a dog while working at a dog daycare business, the Erie County District Attorney’s office announced. Jarrod Dillman, 26, was sentenced to six months in jail and…