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New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Burlington police ask public for help identifying violent groups of young people
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police say groups of young people-- many carrying guns-- are looking for trouble in downtown Burlington. They’re asking the public for help identifying the suspects and solving a string of recent crimes. Burlington police on Friday released a series of videos of the incidents from...
Women’s Soccer Hosts Boston University for Annual Pep Rally Presented by TD Bank
BURLINGTON, Vt. – Vermont (1-0-1) continues its non-conference play against Boston University (0-2-1) in their second game of a four-game home stand on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. from Virtue Field. Sunday's matchup is the Catamounts Pep Rally Game presented by TD Bank. We encourage all fans to join us for the Pep Rally, with gates opening at 12 p.m.
Syracuse man killed in Valley Plaza found peace in fishing and art, siblings say
Syracuse, N.Y. – Matthew Freeman started fishing as a kid. He learned from his grandfather alongside his siblings, but he was the only one who found a passion for it. Matthew, 25, told his siblings that fishing brought him the peace he craved, his younger brother Jaidyn Freeman said.
US Postal Service fails to meet promises for Montpelier post office
This article is part of a story exchange between VTDigger and The Bridge. If you live in Vermont’s state capital, you still cannot buy stamps or ship a package with the U.S. Postal Service. Despite the agency’s promises of a fully-functional Montpelier post office “before the summer months,” and...
North Country suicide prevention advocates begin 988 awareness campaign
A new mural near the middle school in Plattsburgh has a simple message against suicide: you matter. This summer, Outside Art in Plattsburgh, in conjunction with suicide prevention advocates, completed a mural adjacent to the middle school. It will be dedicated this weekend, but first came a community kickoff Wednesday evening to promote awareness and suicide prevention.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
More than 64,000 come out for third day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — More than 64,000 people came out Friday for the third day of the 2024 New York State Fair. That brings total attendance so far this year to 156,713, with 10 more days to go. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
TLC performance at the NYS Fair canceled
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — TLC’s performance scheduled for Friday night, August 23, at 8 p.m. at the New York State Fair was canceled. A message on the screen at Suburban Park read the show was cancelled due to T-Boz experiencing “severe illness.”. Sean Farnsworth, a spokesperson for...
NYS Public Service Commission approves gas rate increase
New York's Public Service Commission has approved a three-year rate increase for National Grid. The more than 19% rate increase will impact Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island ratepayers starting Sept. 1. People will see an initial $30 increase in their bills this year. Outer borough residents will see rates grow $31 by 2026. Long Islanders will see a $27 rate increase in the same period.
New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend
Umardeo Roopnarine, 51, was arrested late last night and charged with stalking and burglary after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's house while she was away and hiding in a corner of a child's room when she returned. The post New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Trees are changing color early. Is this a sign of an early fall or something else altogether?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York recently experienced a taste of fall air, with many spots in the western and central southern tier reporting overnight low temperatures into the 40s. No records were set, but this could definitely be called a taste of "coming attractions". Besides noticing just...
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
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