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Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
New York State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
Bob Morgan Named iHeart’s Area President For Upstate New York.
Bob Morgan, who has led iHeartMedia’s West New York Area for the past five years, has been named Area President for the newly created Upstate New York Area, effective immediately. The new role integrates the Albany, Poughkeepsie and Sussex markets into Morgan’s oversight. The new area encompasses more...
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
Niskayuna native appointed 39th Troop G Commander
Major Christopher Gilroy was named the 39th Troop Commander of Troop G, previously serving as Captain and Commander of the Troop G Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The Niskayuna native entered the New York State Police Academy in May 1998 and completed his field training in Troop B upon graduation.
Music Icon Shocks Customers At Upstate New York Supermarket
A music icon was spotted all over one part of New York State. We learned why. Rock and roll legend Gene Simmons was spotted at the Tops Friendly Markets in Niagara Falls, New York. Gene Simmons Spotted In Western New York. The KISS frontman spent Sunday in Western New York....
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.
S2,E16 - Ben Sio, Dottie Gallagher, Joe Stefko: Part 2
This is Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, a semi-monthly podcast by CenterState CEO, central New York's premier leadership and economic development organization. Join us as we meet the people and explore the projects driving the regional economy forward. This is to Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank. I'm Katie...
Microelectronics forum brings industry leaders together in Rome
ROME — New York State is emerging as a leader in America’s microchip resurgence with both the federal government and private companies making massive investments into the state’s microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing industries, according to state and local officials. Multifaceted efforts are now underway to expand the...
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
‘Really bad’: Severe storms are new normal, New York leaders say
STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) — As Long Island residents and work crews spent Tuesday cleaning up after last weekend’s flood damage, officials said they now have to assume that major storm events like it will be more frequent. Suffolk County leaders laid out basic guidelines on Tuesday for making local infrastructure more resilient to […]
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
Highway that divided city in New York set to be demolished
When Interstate 81 was built in the 1960s, it sliced right through Syracuse's Pioneer Homes — one of the nation's oldest public housing communities, which had been built some three decades earlier. But in a few years, the government is set to level a mile and a half of the highway and reconnect a neighborhood.Bishop Bernard Alex's church is just a few miles from Syracuse, where he grew up. He says the highway stretch of I-81 sits over where people from his hometown used to plant gardens. "You took away a thriving, vibrant community," he said "You took away the hope...
College students at risk of scams in NY. How to avoid them
As New Yorkers head off to college in the coming days and weeks, it's important to keep an eye out for scammers, the New York State Department of Consumer Protection says. New York is home to nearly 300 higher education institutions, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which is the second highest number nationwide. ...
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