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Wonderful weather for the last full August weekend
Saturday August 24, 2024 — A slight increase in mid to upper level clouds this afternoon has made blue skies a touch hazy, but under approaching high pressure, conditions have remained mainly dry. The lone exception has been down Route 104 west towards Niagara and Erie Counties where a few showers have popped over the course of the middle of the afternoon. The showers will weaken as it runs into drier air to the east, possibly just clipping parts of Monroe County.
Big Scoop: Ice Cream Giant Plans $425M New York Expansion
Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states. . To subscribe to Transport Topics, visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/tt-subscribe.html.
Rensselaerville water issues catch EPA attention
RENSSELAERVILLE — The federal government is now involved in Rensselaerville’s ongoing efforts to improve its water system after the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued an administrative order related to the disinfection-byproduct levels that the system has struggled to contain on and off for years, as The Enterprise has previously reported.
Albany airport CEO asks board to reconsider contract nonrenewal
CEO of Albany International seeks contract extension. The CEO of Albany International Airport is asking for his contract to be extended. Phil Calderone had been informed that his contract would not be renewed when it expired in December. The Times Union is reporting that Calederone wrote a letter to the airport board asking them to reconsider that decision, outlining his accomplishments including capital projects at the airport.
Albany Police Arrest 3 Suspects Connected to Two Violent Robberies in One Night!
The Albany Police Department has arrested three individuals in connection with two robberies that took place on Thursday evening. The suspects are now facing multiple charges related to these incidents. The three suspects have been identified as Deavonta Benson, 22, from Albany; Isaiah Laurange, 21, from Chatham; and Jaylind Thomas,...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
NSPRA Communications Audit Report available
The full report from the City School District of Albany’s 2024 communications audit is now available. Conducted last winter and spring by independent auditors from the National School Public Relations Association, the review offered a comprehensive evaluation of our district-wide communications program. The 80-page report provides key findings on...
First Alert Weather: More fun in the sun for Western New York!
A large area of high pressure will continue to dominate the Great Lakes and the eastern half of the country for the next few days. As a result, there will be little change in the overall weather conditions for Rochester. However, the temperature will slowly rise, along with the humidity. The heat is not over just yet, as the high temperature may reach 90 degrees by Tuesday.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Ottawa overpowers ValleyCats in series opener
Due to bus troubles, the Titans didn't arrive at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium until just after 7:00 p.m. - a half hour later than first pitch was originally scheduled. But they didn't seem to be too affected by their travel issues; Ottawa unloaded for a 14-0 win to take game one of the three-game set.
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
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