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Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Men’s Soccer Opens Season at Niagara
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's soccer team is ready to start its 2024 season with a game one road trip to Niagara University on Thursday night. The Great Danes will face off against the Purple Eagles at 6:00 p.m. with coverage on ESPN+. Game Info. Thursday,...
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather update: Brace for marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Saratoga and Washington counties Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 5:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
N.Y. weather: Long-range forecast issued for fall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the summer draws to a close, all eyes turn to the anticipated onset of fall in September. The month typically opens the door to cooler temperatures and the subsequent reintroduction of fall apparel. However, the latest three-month outlook issued by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures from September through November may not be as brisk as usual in New York.
Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” Exhibition Arrives at Robert H. Jackson Center, Amplifying New York’s Democratic Legacy
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown is set to host the Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” exhibition, showcasing the region’s pivotal role in shaping American democracy. The center will use the Smithsonian exhibition to...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
NY appeals court to hear oral arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment next month
A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment against him on September 26 – making it unlikely the appeals court will issue a decision by Election Day.
$778 Checks Still Coming to Homeowners in New York State
You have a FREE check coming from New York State if you are a homeowner and have not received one yet. However, you HAVE TO make sure you sign up by the end of 2024. The average check statewide in 2023 was $778 for the Basic STAR rebate and $1,407 for Enhanced STAR. The State has started sending out basic STAR and Enhanced STAR checks and if you HAVE NOT gotten one, and are eligible, don't worry, you didn't miss out.
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