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Large Boa Constrictor Found Inside Home in New York State
Why did it have to be snakes? Recently, a person notified authorities over something unexpected they stumbled upon inside a vacant home in New York state. However, what officials found in this house was not anything you would normally see in New York. Boa Constrictors. Boa Constrictors are mostly found...
iHeartMedia Lifts Bob Morgan To Upstate New York Area President
Following the departure of iHeartMedia Albany leader Howard Greiner to become its Nashville Metro President, the broadcaster has appointed Bob Morgan as Area President of the newly established Upstate New York Area, covering 39 stations. Serving as Rochester Market President for the past half-decade, Morgan will now integrate iHeart’s Albany,...
Governor Hochul announces shootings with injuries are down 29% in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday shooting incidents with injury have declined 29% across New York State for communities participating in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. The data is from a seven-month period from January to July for 2023 and 2024. “Keeping...
Capital Region BOCES launches two classes in the skilled trades
Capital Region BOCES is launching two courses this fall for adults looking to join the skilled trades industry. The school will offer a residential electrical course and an HVAC course. Both courses will be held at the Career and Technical Education Center on the Albany campus. The 150 residential electrical...
605 Smash opening in Albany
A Smashburger restaurant is opening up in Albany. The owners of Restaurant 605 are opening 605 Smash in the former Ralph’s Tavern on Madison Avenue. Gabe Moya and Cory Winne said they are passionate foodies with a fresh take on favorite flavors. 605 smash will create a fun, modern...
Five More Festivals Happening Before The End Of Summer In WNY
Just because the Erie County Fair is over, doesn't mean you've had your last piece of fried dough yet. It's no secret that the end of the Erie County Fair in Western New York is one of the biggest signs that the summer is coming to an end. Normally that's when people get excited about football games, start closing up their pools, and start to get ready for the kids to head back to school.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Cornell University works to keep NYS safe from the Avian Flu
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Concerns are rising over the spread of an Avian Flu strain, affecting not only milking cows but people. Cornell University is working to combat this problem to prevent the spread of the virus in New York State. Dr. Elisha Frye, an Assistant Professor for the Department...
Carnival games at NYS Fair: 10 must-play contests on the Midway (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is back, and the popular Midway is jam-packed with carnival games for people of all ages. We spent some time at the ring toss, hoop shot and water pistol races on the first day of the fair. If you purchase a...
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