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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.
Homeowners without flood insurance may still be able to get help after the storm. Here’s how.
A spokesperson for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) said their emergency managers have been embedded with Suffolk County since the morning of the storm and have already done initial surveys.
Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
Harlem American Legion post honors Army's first Black general
NEW YORK – Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black general, Charles Young.The 20th century hero was posthumously promoted to Brigadier General last year, and the Legion's leaders are using the title to inspire neighbors.Who is Brigadier General Charles Young?Born enslaved the year before the Civil War, Young was a baby when his father orchestrated the family's escape, then traveled back south as a Union soldier. Young pursued his father's passion for patriotism, becoming just the third Black graduate of West Point.Young was tapped to develop...
Insects With Deadly Brain Swelling Virus Kills 1 In Hudson Valley
A virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage is in the Hudson Valley. The Orange County Department of Health is issuing a warning to its residents about the dangers of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) Town Of Newburgh Horse Dies...
Mo’ Money: Jay-Z Becomes First Owner Of Jacob & Co.’s $340L Bugatti Tourbillion Watch, Casually Flexes The Time Piece During Fanatics Fest
Jay-Z is officially the first person to own the Bugatti Tourbillion watch made by Jacob & Co. after rocking the timepiece during Fanatics Fest. The post Mo’ Money: Jay-Z Becomes First Owner Of Jacob & Co.’s $340L Bugatti Tourbillion Watch, Casually Flexes The Time Piece During Fanatics Fest appeared first on Bossip.
President Joyce F. Brown Announces Plans to Step Down in 2025
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a part of the State University of New York (SUNY), today announced President Joyce F. Brown will be stepping down at the end of the 2024–2025 academic school year, concluding nearly 26 years of transformative service to the institution. Appointed in 1998, Dr. Brown is the first female and first African American president of FIT.
Dutchess County Dog Saved From Awful Hoarding Situation Finds New Home
An awful hoarding situation in Dutchess County has a heartwarming ending for one rescue pup. Over 20 Dogs Saved from Hoarding Situation in Milan, NY. Several local animal rescues were on the scene earlier this year to assist in what some volunteers called the "worst hoarding situation" they have ever encountered.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Save a Fortune at Dutchess County’s Epic Surplus Vehicle Auction
Hudson Valley residents searching for a vehicle on a budget may have just hit the jackpot. The Dutchess County government is looking to offload vehicles that are either no longer in service or vehicles that are working but no longer needed... and prices couldn't be lower. From ambulances and bulldozers to passenger cars and boats, here are some of the best bargains:
Two “Big Money” Mega Millions Sold In New York
The lottery winnings continued last night in New York. Just a day after several "Big Money" winning Powerball tickets were sold in New York, the New York Lottery announced that two more "Big Money" winning tickets were sold in the state from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing. READ MORE: BIG MONEY...
Burglar caught on video breaking into Poughkeepsie bar (SURVEILLANCE VIDEO)
POUGHKEEPSIE – City police are investigating the Monday morning burglary of a popular Poughkeepsie bar. The crime occurred at 7:00 a.m. at the same time many commuters were arriving at the Poughkeepsie train station that shares the lot with the burglarized Mahoney’s Irish Pub. In the surveillance footage,...
Vendors make last minute preparations for the NYS Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s hard to believe all the work that’s gone into getting the Fairgrounds ready for Wednesday, August 21, the first day of the New York State Fair. Joe Diaz has a sweet tooth for the New York State Fair. His candy store is back for the 16th time. “We’re veterans here, […]
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