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Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Your Stories Q&A: Will Amazon gift cards return to local stores?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Question: Is there an update to Amazon gift cards disappearing from NY stores? Will they return? Viewers around NY, noticed the cards missing from store aisles beginning in early July. An Amazon spokesperson told the Your Stories Team that the company occasionally tests how customers buy gift […]
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Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
New York Braces for Isolated Thunderstorms and High Temperatures Today
Albany, NY – Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in New York today, particularly ahead of a warm front. The National Weather Service in Albany has indicated that a few thunderstorms may become severe, with damaging winds anticipated north of the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley. High humidity levels will accompany above-normal temperatures, ranging from the 80s to the lower 90s, with cooler readings over the mountains.
Western New York Faces Drenching Downpours and Thunderstorms Today
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is set to experience significant weather changes today, with showers and thunderstorms becoming more numerous as the day progresses. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo warns of drenching downpours throughout the region this afternoon and evening. While parts of the region will see heavy rainfall, areas east of Lake Ontario may also face damaging wind gusts.
Upstate New York Musician Killed In Fiery 9W Crash
Police are trying to figure out what caused a fatal accident that claimed the life of an Upstate New York musician. Police are investigating after a musician was killed in a fiery crash in Greene County. Troopers in Catskill are investigating a fatal vehicle crash on State Route 9W in...
New Restaurant Moving Into Former Amici’s Spot In Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie's first-ever Latin and soul buffet restaurant opening this summer. It's been four years since Amici's closed at 35 Main Street in Poughkeepsie. The popular Italian restaurant had closed after 13 years, and it has been sitting empty ever since in the same building that houses Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse and many other businesses.
Rain, storms ahead in Poughkeepsie, Middletown: Plan your outdoor activities on this day
The mid-Hudson Valley is in for another gloomy work week, with precipitation and scattered thunderstorms expected for the days ahead. Although, according to Rosemary Webb, meteorologist from the Albany National Weather Service Office, and Bryan Ramsey, meteorologist from the New York National Weather Service Office, there may be a bright spot. Expect more...
Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
Ulster County Police Department Has Awesome Surprise for 11-year-old Girl
A young lady in Ellenville, New York got an amazing surprise from her local police department. This time of year it's quite common to see kids out on the side of the road selling items in neighborhoods across the Hudson Valley. On hot days some kids will choose to set up lemonade stands to try and make a few extra bucks off of thirsty drivers and most times they clean up and make a killing....LOL! Sometimes kids will get even more "business-like" and choose to sell different items roadside just like what an 11-year-old young lady in Ellenville decided to do earlier this month.
New York State Warns About These Trees In WNY
There is a species of tree in the Western New York area that is at risk for a deadly fungus and New York State has issued an alert. There is a new warning and request from the New York State Department Environmental Conservation that impacts thousands of trees including some in your neighborhood.
'I don't want to see people get stranded': WNY disabilities advocate pushes for broader access to paratransit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Scheduling public transportation has proven to be difficult for people living with disabilities in Western New York. I spoke with Stephanie Speaker, a Cheektowaga woman who has had a decades-long fight behind "Stephanie's Bill," to expand bus routes at the state level. "I don't want...
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