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New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to fit that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
Some Fonda residents under limited boil water advisory after water main break
VILLAGE OF FONDA, N.Y. (WRGB) — A boil water order is in effect in Montgomery County after a reported water main break, a spokesperson with the sheriff’s office said Saturday. A release from the Village of Fonda noted that there was a water main break on Wednesday, and...
Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measure
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge said Friday he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights, dealing a blow to Democrats who pushed for the change. The decision from Judge David A. Weinstein came in a lawsuit over the language that voters will see on ballots this November explaining what the proposed Equal Rights Amendment would do if passed. Democrats wanted the state Board of Elections to include the words “ abortion ” and “LGBT,” arguing that they would make the amendment’s purpose clearer to voters. Supporters of the measure said it would protect abortion access by expanding the state’s antidiscrimination protections. But Weinstein said he was reluctant to declare that the amendment would protect abortion rights.
Cuomo Bridge builders fire back, defend work and accuse Thruway of refusing to pay debt
The New York State Thruway Authority would rather throw money at lawyers than pay its debts, the consortium that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge charged today. The day after the Thruway Authority sued Tappan Zee Constructors for breach of contract, claiming parts on the Westchester-to-Rockland span need to be retrofitted, the...
Ellen DeGeneres Finally Opens Up After Career Imploded Over 'Toxic Bully' Claims: 'I Got Canceled for Being Mean!'
She wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room. RadarOnline.com can reveal Ellen DeGeneres has opened up about her Hollywood downfall for the first time since she was "canceled" from the industry over allegations of fostering a toxic workplace.The comedian, during her standup show at Radio City Music Hall on August 1, said: "I got kicked out of show business because I'm mean!"Eventually, they're going to kick me out again for being old!"But no subject was off-limits at DeGeneres' show in New York City earlier this month, and one attendee described the former TV host's event as part "redemption...
Bill Belichick Will be the Buffalo Bills Head Coach in 2025
Belichick has been doing a national tour from the Pat McAfee show to NFL Broadcasts, to getting offered many NFL Jobs, but there’s truly only three coaching jobs I can see him taking: The Dallas Cowboys (Jerry Jones, popularity of Dallas, indoor stadium), the New York Giants (connection to Owners), or the Buffalo Bills.
Albany Police investigate Whitehall Road shooting
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany Police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday night. According to a release, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday, staff from Albany Medical Center Hospital notified police that a 34-year-old man had entered the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his foot. Upon arrival at the hospital, officers said they spoke with the victim, who told them that he was shot while outside in the backyard of a residence in the area of Whitehall Road and Kate Street.
3 dead in separate motorcycle crashes in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany, state police say
GREENVILLE, N.H. — Three people are dead after three separate motorcycle crashes across New Hampshire on Saturday, state police said. The crashes happened in Greenville, Dorchester and Albany. GREENVILLE:. Around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Greenville police officers responded to a reported crash at the intersection of Fitchburg Road (Route...
REVIEW: Dweezil Zappa brings ‘Rox(Postroph)y tour to Albany’s Palace Theatre
Dweezil Zappa brought his “Rox(Postroph)y Return of the Son of …” tour to the Capital Region Friday night with an expansive and mind boggling performance at Albany’s Palace Theatre. To explain that rather strange tour title, this is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of two...
Today’s Women: Tommie Burch
A local yoga instructor, now author, just recently wrote a children’s book called ‘Being Me Is Special.’. After teaching kid’s yoga for more than three years, Tommie Burch was searching for the perfect literature to include in her classes. Tommie quickly learned if you want something done...
Candlelight vigil held for Dr. Alice Green
The Capital Region came together to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Alice Green. A candlelight vigil was held for the local civil right leader Friday night. Dr. Green passed away earlier this week from a heart attack. She founded the Center for Law and Justice in 1985 in...
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