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A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...

GOSHEN – With Darcie Miller’s retirement as commissioner of the Orange County commissioner of social services and mental health, County Executive Steven Neuhaus has named Deputy Mental Health Commissioner Lacey Trimble as commissioner of both departments. “I have a ton of faith and trust in Lacey’s ability to...

Thirty years ago, on July 1, 1994, Frank “Smokin” Truatt purchased WTBQ AM when the station was actually off the air. Next, Frank’s ingenious concept came to life…he brought live local call in shows for all the Those shows were and are still hosted by local elected officials, i.e., Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta, Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Services, Pete Cirigliano (many more elected officials) plus business owners, educators, medical professionals, etc. who come on the air to share their expertise with all the communities that WTBQ AMFM serves including Orange County, parts of Sullivan County, Northern New Jersey, Pennsylvania and more. Over the years Frank has doubled the AM Power and constructed the FM (93.5) and also was one of the first stations to stream the signal worldwide plus he garnered exclusive broadcasting rights to air NASCAR every week for the entire Hudson Valley, Northern New Jersey and into NYC. Frank is the GOAT of music, and he edited every one of the 6,000 Billboard charted songs you hear on the station that covers every genre and decade. Between WTBQ and WGHT (which he acquired just before the pandemic) there are 3 million in the listening audience. When asked what these 30 years have meant to him, Frank had this to say, “I wanted to give our listeners a voice. In this day and age everyone gets their national and global news from the web but where do they get their local news, the news that affects them personally each day. Right here on WTBQ and WGHT. We have grown to represent everyone who lives and works in our listening audience. We give them a voice. The reason we have the #1 Drive Time Morning Show is because it is unscripted, savvy, informative and entertaining. We give the listening audience the ability to chime in, whether by text into the live shows (845-328-0886) or call in (845-986-7766). We want to hear from who we serve. Humor, intelligence, opinions from every side, giveaways every weekday, savvy interviews and amazing guests round out what we have created over these 30 years. We will continue to grow and expand to meet the growing needs of our listening audience. Tune in for yourself, be part of why we have garnered the most loyal listeners. Tune in Monday nights for ROCK-O-LLECTIONS, live by request 6-8pm and thanks for listening…here’s to the next 30 years!

Soon you will be seeing low-flying planes and helicopters in the skies over Western New York. READ MORE: THESE ARE THE WORST PEOPLE IN NEW YORK. DON'T BE ONE OF THEM. Based on their schedule last year, soon these planes and helicopters will be working as part of the Erie County's Health Department rabies vaccine drop to help limit rabies in wildlife across Western New York.

DUTCHESS COUNTY – The test to become an Environmental Conservation Officer (ECO) with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is being held on September 28, 2024. Exam applications are being accepted between July 12 and August 14, 2024. There are more than 278 sworn members of...

SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply Here for 500 Paid Civic and Service Internships. In a move to foster civic responsibility and community service among its student body, SUNY is launching the Empire State Service Corps Program. This initiative, led by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, expands paid civic and service opportunities for SUNY students.

As we get older, many New Yorkers begin to think about retiring and holding on to the money that we worked so hard to obtain. Do we stay in the Empire State or do we move down south where the weather is warmer and taxes are lower?. Recent info shows...

Expanding the availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles from Lyft in Westchester, New York state and throughout the country is the goal of advocates for the disabled when a first of its kind class-action lawsuit goes to trial Monday in federal court in White Plains. The lawsuit contends that Lyft's treatment of people who require...

With warmer weather during the summer, many kids in New York will look to stay cool by taking a dip in a pool, lake, or pond. Experts are urging parents this year to avoid buying certain colored swimsuits because they make it harder to see kids underwater. A company called...

Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A phishing scam recently caught the attention of the New York State Thruway Authority, which is asking people to protect their personal information. "E-ZPass or Tolls By Mail WILL NEVER send an email or contact you requesting sensitive personal information such as credit card number, social security, user names, passwords, etc.," the Thruway Authority recently said on social media.

As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.

Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.

Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.

Mount Academy welding students had previously won silver and bronze medals at the National Skills USA Leadership Conference. This year, The Mount took home the gold. The Mount recently won the gold medal in the Welding Fabrication competition at the event in Atlanta. Mount Academy’s team consisted of Ron Maendel, Roland Keiderling, and Rob O’Connell. The Welding Fabrication event tests competitors in areas such as blueprint reading and design, dimensional accuracy, functionality, weld appearance, and teamwork.

A new documentary created by a former producer for ABC News and 60 Minutes, and with the help of different EMS groups across New York State, is heading to Port Jefferson next week for a free viewing of a powerful film that will remind people how important rescue services are.

Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...

We are tracking presidential election fundraising for Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This story will be updated with new filings.

Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...