WUHU 107 | radioNOVO News NY News Roundup for June 30, 2026

Good morning. Turning to news from across the Empire State.Federal investigators have revealed that a loose water bottle caused the catastrophic tour bus rollover that killed five passengers and injured dozens more in Pembroke last August. Newly released documents from the National Transportation Safety Board show driver Bin Shao told officials the bottle rolled to his feet while he was operating the vehicle on the New York State Thruway. Investigators say Shao lost total control and flipped the bus after bending down to grab the bottle. Shao currently faces multiple counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, with his next major court appearance scheduled for this coming Monday.Meanwhile, local health officials are urging New York residents to begin preparing immediately for an intense, incoming regional heat wave. Forecasters warn that daytime temperatures will consistently surge well into the nineties over the next several days, while heavy humidity levels are expected to drive the heat index safely past one hundred degrees. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a public safety advisory reminding residents that extreme heat impacts accumulate over time, increasing long-term health risks. Officials are urging the public to stay hydrated, limit outdoor work, and check on elderly neighbors.Down in the Hudson Valley, an extensive independent investigation is underway following a fatal officer-involved shooting over the weekend in Wappingers Falls. Local authorities were called to handle a critical public safety incident near the intersection of East Main and Market streets. Law enforcement sources report that a seventeen-year-old male suspect lunged directly at officers with a knife while being questioned regarding an alleged sexual assault. Responding officers opened fire, killing the teenager. The state attorney general's office is reviewing the incident.And time is officially running out for adult learners looking to take advantage of the expanded state-funded tuition assistance program. The state budget has provided significant new funding to expand the Suny Reconnect program, allowing adults between the ages of twenty-five and fifty-five to pursue degrees in high-demand employment sectors like nursing. The enrollment window closes soon, and eligible residents can review program guidelines and secure free tuition and course materials online.For more news from across the state, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News.