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New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
GMHA Festival of Eventing August Horse Trials Offers $10,000 in Prize Money
The GMHA Festival, the only FEI event in Area I, offers a great move-up course or a suitable first FEI. Join us for multiple water crossings, fabulous footing, beautiful surroundings and reduced heat and humidity located on the historic grounds of Green Mountain Horse Association in South Woodstock, VT. The...
Roxbury cemetery sextons work to maintain three town cemeteries
The same Sunday drive that led to the discovery of the Vermont Forest Cemetery in Roxbury a week or so ago, also led to the discovery of the adjacent Orcutt Cemetery on Beaver Meadow Road. ----------------------------------- What stood out immediately were the American flags and war markers on a handful...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Jason Gray Wins at Bear Ridge, Earns DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region Championship
BRADFORD, VT – With a chance to clinch the DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region championship at his home track, Jason Gray made the most of the opportunity. The East Thetford, VT driver led all 40 laps to win the East Region finale at Bear Ridge Speedway and his first DIRTcar Sportsman East Region title.
Two injured after shooting at 'large gathering' in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Two men are being treated for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting at what Albany Police described as a large gathering outside on Madison Avenue Sunday morning. According to a release, at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to the 900 block of Madison Avenue...
Dozens rappel down Barre's biggest building for a good cause
BARRE, Vt. — It was a sight you don’t see very often in Barre, people were rappelling down the tallest building in the city for a good cause. The event also provided some relief for the Barre residents once again effected by flooding. "We have over 30 rappelers...
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
St. Albans student wins car just in time for college
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
Force Wins 16U Division at Dalton CRA Tournament
DALTON, Mass. – The Berkshire Force rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to break a tie and held off the Saratoga Smash in the bottom of the inning to earn a 12-11 win in the 16-and-under division title game at the Dalton CRA Tournament on Sunday.
Berkshire Force Top Greylock Thunder in 12U Final at Dalton CRA Tourney
DALTON , Mass. — Cassidy Flynn threw another complete game as the Berkshire Force 12U defeated the Greylock Thunder Klein, 10-4, in the Dalton CRA Softball Tournament Championship Game on Sunday. “They put it all together today,” Force coach Cliff Flynn said. “Really kept their heads in the game,...
Scotia-Glenville CSD mourns sudden loss of Glen-Worden Principal Nicholas Criscone
SCOTIA, NY (WRGB) — The Scotia-Glenville Central School district is mourning Sunday, after the death of Glen-Worden Elementary Principal Nicholas Criscone. In a letter to district families, Supt. Susan M. Swartz described Criscone as having a "true Tartan heart," citing his passion for his students, staff, parents and families, and his commitment to the Scotia-Glenville community.
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