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Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Neptune’s Club in Lake George, now high end condos, ready to sell
Last Friday Sean and Melissa Quirk debuted The Anchor, their new five-unit waterfront condominum at the former King Neptune’s Lounge in the center of Lake George Village. Monday they received the go-ahead from the State Attorney General: The condos are on the market. “We’re going live,” Mr. Quirk told...
Questions Abound About Future of Hampshire Mall
That’s the question that was on the minds of many as Hampshire Mall was sold at a foreclosure auction last month — to the company that holds the mortgage on the property, and for far less than half its assessed value. Actually, people have been asking that question...
Westfield Planning Board gives green light to contractors’ facilities
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board approved permits for two contractors’ shops proposals, as well as a request from a contractors’ yard developer to allow access to the property from Southampton Road rather than its legal frontage on North Road. “They are allowed according to zoning, and they...
Three-bedroom home sells in Holland for $810,000
A house located at 33 Lee Avenue in Holland has new owners. The 1,068-square-foot property, built in 2017, was sold on June 20, 2024, for $810,000, or $758 per square foot. The layout of this two-story house includes three bedrooms and four baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.3-acre.
Working group to examine future of money-losing Cherry Hill Golf Course in Amherst
AMHERST — A working group may soon be formed to examine the future of a public golf course in North Amherst that has long relied on municipal funding to remain solvent, even though memberships, greens fees and assorted other revenues are supposed to cover all operating expenses. With annual...
All invited to visit former Westfield rectory this weekend before it’s razed
WESTFIELD — Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish is planning an open house at its former rectory at 6 Union St. following Masses on July 20 and 21. The rectory will be open 5-7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The Rev. Dan...
Westfield State University Receives National Acclaim as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction
Westfield State University is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. The award reflects Westfield State University’s dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar student outcomes.
Farm aid: concert series hopes to keep it all in the family
WILMINGTON - On Friday, July 19, Adams Farm will kick off a concert series that will run through mid-October. The concerts, which will happen every other Friday, are a fundraiser to help Olivia Adams Mancivalano buy Adams Farm and keep it in the Adams family. Support local journalism. Access to...
Discovering Saratoga: P. Kaye Designs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – While you may know some of the jockey statues inside the Saratoga Race Course, across the street on Union Avenue, another artist is getting her time in the spotlight. Since 2017, the colorful lawn jockey statues have been a staple outside the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. […]
Artist paints town of Lee for 50 murals in 50 states project
LEE, Mass. – Wearing paint-speckled pants on Main Street in Lee, Cheyenne Renee was spending a summer day painting a mural. Her goal is to have a mural in 50 small towns across every state as part of her "50-in-50 Project," which combines her love for art and travel while highlighting small towns and businesses across the country.
Body Of 14-Year-Old Found At Great Barrington Pond; Presumed Drowned
Great Barrington police were called to the Beartown State Forest recreation area just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, after the child was found unresponsive in the water, officials said. Police and witnesses pulled the child from the water and began CPR immediately. Responders rushed the teen to Fairview...
List released on state prison closings
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) -The north country’s three prisons were spared from being shut down by the state. The list released to the union representing state corrections officers by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision doesn’t include Cape Vincent, Gouverneur, or Riverview correctional facilities. It names...
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