Froggy Radio KY | radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for May 11, 2026

Good morning,New York lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol today as negotiations continue over a new state budget that’s now more than a month overdue. Governor Hochul says there’s agreement on a 268-billion-dollar spending plan, but legislative leaders say key issues still need to be finalized, including education funding, healthcare spending, and aid for New York City. The state budget deadline was April 1st.Meanwhile, drivers across New York are continuing to feel the pain at the gas pump. Triple A says the statewide average for a gallon of regular fuel is now four-58, up sharply over the past month and nearly a dollar-50 higher than this time last year. In the Capital Region, prices are averaging four-54 a gallon.In Central New York, the man accused of shooting several Syracuse police officers over the weekend remains jailed. Authorities say Rodney Vanderpool opened fire after officers responded to reports of a man with a machete at the Pioneer Homes housing complex. Two officers were shot and a third was injured during the incident, but all are expected to recover. Vanderpool surrendered after an hours-long standoff, and his attorney says mental health issues may have played a role.Parents are being warned about the dangers of artificial intelligence after an explicit AI-generated image circulated within the Fayetteville-Manlius school community. District officials say the image was created and shared off school grounds, but they’re urging families to speak with students about the legal and emotional consequences of creating or distributing fake explicit content.In the Hudson Valley, New York State is announcing how Catskill will use 10-million dollars in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding. Projects include upgrades to the Catskill Community Theater, new sidewalks and streetscape improvements, plus a mixed-use development on Main Street. Local leaders say the investment will help attract businesses, residents, and tourism to the village.And for race fans, Shane Van Gisbergen went back-to-back at Watkins Glen International over the weekend — he won Go Bowling at The Glen for the second straight year. Michael McDowell finished second, while Ty Gibbs, Chase Briscoe, and Tyler Reddick rounded out the top five.More News on our radioNOVO App, Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News — a service of Seven Mountains Media.