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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...
New York State DEC Rescues Man in Hudson Valley Stuck Near Waterfall
Hikers across New York state can get themselves in quite a bind, especially after getting lost or injured while on the trail. But while being unprepared or careless during a big hike can lead to trouble, sometimes it's Mother Nature that just doesn't want to cooperate. And with the state...
New York man assaults woman, drives car into home
Ulster, Pa. — A New York man assaulted a woman before driving a car into a home and causing more than $25,000 in damages. Logan Jay Bowman, 24, of Waverly was asked to return a Ford Focus belonging to his parents on July 23 just after 1 p.m., according to a complaint. Bowman refused, getting into an argument with his girlfriend in the process. Bowman punched the alleged victim before...
Sudden death of woman who spent $1.5M stolen from the elderly leaves victims feeling robbed once again
An overseer appointed by judges to manage the finances of more than 100 elderly or incapacitated Pennsylvania residents instead regularly drained their life savings and retirement nest eggs, spending more than $1.5 million on luxury cars, vacations, and parties. And while Gloria Byars, owner of Lansdowne-based Global Guardian Services, was...
Father-son duo from Steuben County face charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New court documents revealed more about the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol back in 2021, which left officers bloodied and sent lawmakers into hiding. More than 1,000 people have been arrested in connection to the riot. Just last week, two Steuben County men, a father-son duo, were also arrested. The […]
JCC takes donations in aftermath of Steuben County flooding, high school severely damaged
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Jewish Community Center in Rochester is stepping up and taking donations in support of the Jasper-Troupsburg high school that recently took heavy damage from flooding. Tropical Storm Debby swept over parts of Steuben and Tioga County earlier this month causing mass amounts of flooding and storm damage throughout the area. […]
Emergency Declaration Issued For 18 Upstate New York Counties
An "emergency declaration" was just issued to help 18 counties in New York "recover and rebuild." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue an "emergency declaration" in nearly 20 counties across New York State. Governor Hochul Directs Department Of Environmental Conservation...
“Abrupt Early Taste of Fall” Impacting All of New York This Week
Crisp, autumnal air will soon flow through the Empire State and stick around for the next few days. Summer officially ends a little over a month from now, but fall is already preparing for a very early start. The National Weather Service out of Binghamton said a cold front is...
NY weather update: Flood warning for New York until Monday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood warning at 10:12 a.m. on Monday in effect until 2 p.m. for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues for Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties." "Numerous road closures are reported in the Lowville area,...
Navigating New York Airports: Tips to Avoid Common Travel Disagreements
Delays was higher on the list of issues then being late to the airport or a lack of sleep. Maybe it's because, we don't have any control over delays as opposed to getting to the airport on time or lack of rest. .As the travel season hits its peak, understanding...
$155 Million in Environmental Commitments in Limbo After Congestion Pricing Pause
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s abrupt U-turn away from a plan to cut congestion by tolling motorists in the core of Manhattan has thrown a state commitment to fund environmental mitigation programs in The Bronx into question. As part of congestion pricing — which would have slapped tolls on motorists driving south of 60th Street while raising […] The post $155 Million in Environmental Commitments in Limbo After Congestion Pricing Pause appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
Environmental Advocates Urge Update to Regional Cap-and-Invest Compact
PROVIDENCE — Environmental groups are putting pressure on the 10 states, including Rhode Island, to update the regional cap-and-invest compact that charges power plants for every ton of emissions they spew into the atmosphere. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has a set regional budget for CO2 among its...
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