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Evening Briefing: Hoosick Falls expecting millions from settlement, 6 named to Albany County land authority and Biden to speak at opening night of DNC
Good evening, Capital Region and Hudson Valley. We're wrapping up the day for you with some of the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Clearing skies overnight with lows landing mostly in the 50s. Remaining variably cloudy and cool Tuesday. Outside of a shower across the North Country, look for dry weather and highs mostly in the 60s.
Water Directly Sourced From Adirondack Town To Be Bottled & Sold
There is a new high-end bottled water and it is sourced directly from Fort Ann, New York. This Washington County drinking water is unique and pure. Not only is it sourced here, but it will also be manufactured and bottled in Albany County. Realm Artesian Water is a high-end bottled...
Heavy rains pelt area; Albany, Schenectady counties were under flash flood warning
Albany and Schenectady counties are under a flash flood warning as heavy rains pelt the area during afternoon drive. The warning by the National Weather Service lasted until 6:15 p.m. The Stuyvesant Plaza parking area was flooded. Motorists are advised to use extra caution when driving.
When does school begin in NNY?
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – School for students in Northern New York is almost upon us. A number of schools in the north country will get right to work on Tuesday, September 3. However, a number of schools will begin the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5. Here’s a list of […]
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
Exotic Meat Illegally Sold In New York State, Store Charged
Authorities from New York State went "undercover" and found exotic meat illegally for sale inside a specialty meat shop. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the unlawful sale of crocodile meat in its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." The most recent report also highlighted that forest...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
$161K grant helps N.Y fire department purchase new SCBA
LOUISVILLE, N.Y. — Funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will allow the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The $161,904.76 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding was announced Tuesday by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles...
Music Icon Shocks Customers At Upstate New York Supermarket
A music icon was spotted all over one part of New York State. We learned why. Rock and roll legend Gene Simmons was spotted at the Tops Friendly Markets in Niagara Falls, New York. Gene Simmons Spotted In Western New York. The KISS frontman spent Sunday in Western New York....
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
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