radioNOVO News for NY for July 24, 2026

Good morning. Health officials are monitoring a massive outbreak of a stomach parasite linked to recalled produce across the country. The C-D-C reports thousands of cases of cyclosporiasis, with forty-one states—including New York—reporting cases. Officials say a major multistate outbreak has been traced back to iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico, prompting recalls from suppliers like Taylor Farms.Consumers across the state are reacting to the news and taking precautions with their grocery lists.Consumer Reaction: "This consumer, Raven, says she's not even going to chance it."In state news, Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration is expanding access to free swim lessons for children up to age twelve. The state is partnering with the Y-M-C-A and nine S-U-N-Y campuses to offer the "N-Y SWIMS" program as public health data shows drowning remains a leading cause of death among young children nationwide.Turning to regional court news, jury selection is underway in Buffalo for the federal terrorism trial of Hadi Matar—the man convicted of the 2022 attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie. Matar is currently serving twenty-five years in state prison, but federal prosecutors are now trying him on charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.In crime news from the Southern Tier, a Montour driver faces felony assault charges after allegedly revving his engine and intentionally hitting a construction zone flagger in Horseheads. State Police say twenty-year-old Ryan Sochia struck the worker displaying a stop sign before fleeing the scene. He was later taken into custody at his home.And in Allegany County, a Hornell man is behind bars following a head-on crash in Alfred. Police arrested thirty-two-year-old Keegan Bradley for vehicular assault after he allegedly drove high on drugs, crossed the center line, and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, sending several passengers to the hospital.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.Good morning. From the radioNOVO newsroom, this is your New York State Roundup for Friday, July 24th.Health officials are monitoring a massive nationwide outbreak of a stomach parasite linked to contaminated produce. The Centers for Disease Control reports over eleven-thousand cases of cyclosporiasis across forty-one states, including New York. A major multi-state outbreak has been traced to recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico, with state health authorities urging consumers to check their produce before preparing meals this weekend.In state news, Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration is expanding access to free swim lessons for children up to age twelve. The state is partnering with the Y-M-C-A and nine S-U-N-Y campuses to offer the "N-Y SWIMS" program as public health data shows drowning remains a leading cause of death among young children nationwide.Turning to regional court news, jury selection is underway in Buffalo for the federal terrorism trial of Hadi Matar—the man convicted of the 2022 attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie. Matar is currently serving twenty-five years in state prison, but federal prosecutors are now trying him on charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.In crime news from the Southern Tier, a Montour driver faces felony assault charges after allegedly revving his engine and intentionally hitting a construction zone flagger in Horseheads. State Police say twenty-year-old Ryan Sochia struck the worker displaying a stop sign before fleeing the scene. He was later taken into custody at his home.And in Allegany County, a Hornell man is behind bars following a head-on crash in Alfred. Police arrested thirty-two-year-old Keegan Bradley for vehicular assault after he allegedly drove high on drugs, crossed the center line, and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, sending several passengers to the hospital.For more statewide updates, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News, a service of Seven Mountains Media.