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Lynyrd Skynyrd Hosting Signing Event at Hudson Valley Liquor Store
Meet band members Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke at Hell House Whiskey bottle signing ahead of Bethel Woods concert. As Lynyrd Skynrd are out on the road with ZZ Top on the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour and prepare for the WPDH Summer Concert this Friday night at Bethel Woods, band members Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke are keeping busy with another project involving their own whiskey and bottle signings in between shows.
State-Of-The-Art Floating Pool Coming To River In New York State
America's first river-sourced swimming facility is coming to New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a "step forward" regarding an upcoming "floating pool." Hochul was joined by New York City Mayor Eric Adams in demonstrating the feasibility of a filtered floating pool in New York City waters, which will be located at Pier 35 near Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The floating pool is called "+ POOL."
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
Broome County Health Department Issues Bat Warning
The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) is getting ready for the annual surge in bat encounters and they want everyone else to be ready too. If you have pets, then now is a great time to make sure they are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. This could make a big difference in keeping them safe.
Apalachin man accused of choking victim in domestic incident
UNION, NY (CortacaToday) – A Tioga County man faces criminal charges in Broome County. Police recently arrested 27-year-old Casey Little, of Apalachin, after an investigation into an alleged domestic incident in the Town of Union. Little is charged with felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Wildfire smoke from Canada has returned to the sky over Western New York, but it's not as bad as it was before
(WKBW-TV) BUFFALO, NY — We have been enjoying some of the finest mid-to-late summer weather weather imaginable across all of Western New York over the last few days. The combination of low humidity, a pleasant brand of warmth, and good visibilit has made conditions delightful especially for vacationers and those enjoying the great outdoors.
First Of Its Kind Law Coming To New York State
January 1st, 2025 will be a historic day in New York State as a new law will go into effect. New York State will be the first state in America to require private companies to provide up to 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave. Employers in New York State will...
25-year-old man fatally shot on South Salina Street
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 25-year-old man is dead after being shot on South Salina Street in Syracuse on Tuesday. Syracuse Police arrived at the scene on the 4100 block of South Salina Street at 11:59 p.m. for a reported shooting with injuries. Before officers arrived at the scene, the...
NY weather: Penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Clinton County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Clinton County. The storms are anticipated to bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
New York Residents Struggle As Inflation Soars in 2024
The recent surge in inflation has had a significant impact on Americans across the country, including residents of New York State. As consumer prices continue to rise, individuals and families in New York are feeling the effects of these increases in various aspects of their daily lives. Inflation Trends in...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds in Warren and Washington counties Wednesday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:58 p.m. valid until 6 p.m. for Warren and Washington counties. The storms are foreseen to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 4:58 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
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