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New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Dave Raves! Barstool CEO Dines Out At Popular Albany Restaurant
Barstool Sports president and viral pizza guy Dave Portnoy has reviewed plenty of slices around the Capital Region but rarely ventures down to Albany for an entire meal. Still, the small business advocate took a break from betting horses and creating digital content on Thursday night to have a nice Italian meal at a popular Albany restaurant.
Hate-based crimes in New York state reach new highs
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. An August 2024 report from the Office of New York State Comptroller found that the state is experiencing a “surge” in hate crimes. The state has seen a record number of hate-based incidents since the year 2000, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a Wednesday press release.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
New Walmart Policies Target Customers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
How did Walmart become the "retailer of the people?" Walmart has convinced shoppers that it offers the absolute lowest prices anywhere, so there's never a need to shop elsewhere. And, well, they're not altogether wrong. Walmart is the closest you'll get to a Costco or BJ's without paying a membership...
How ‘Real Housewives’ Have Taken Over the Hudson Valley
A lot of have familiar faces have been spotted around the Hudson Valley lately. I've mentioned this a few times, but I'm a very big fan of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' lol. The show is still going on strong and it probably had one of the most explosive season finales in show history recently. The ladies on the show are pretty unforgettable and I've always wondered what they are like in "real life". We might have the chance to find that out because recently the Jersey ladies (and men) have been spending time, shopping, supporting their family, running the family business and opening new businesses in New York.
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist who died after I-490 crash identified
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died from his injuries after crashing into a guide rail on I-490 westbound. It happened on Wednesday around 10:26 p.m. State Police have identified the motorcyclist as Joseph W. Gividen, 22, of Fairport. The 2024 Chappy Yamaha crashed into the guide rail...
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
How Local Universities are Upping their Campus Safety as the 2024 Fall Semester Begins
As of January 2024, the New York State Education Department reported there were over 1.1 million college students in the state. Binghamton University is welcoming back over 18,600 students this fall semester and the school is taking on an all-hazards approach. "What that means is we're we're really focusing on...
6 More Dead, Over 50 Hospitalized After Eating Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat
Over 50 people have been hospitalized. Federal authorities warned about Boar's Head deli meats after people in 13 states reported getting sick after eating the products. That number has grown to 18 states, with new deaths being reported in New York, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina, the CDC said on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Columbia Senior Spends Summer in Research Lab at Albany Medical College
Over the summer, Columbia High School senior Ei Aung ’25 attended Albany Medical College’s NextGen Neuroscience Summer Program, a free eight-week interactive course for local high school and undergraduate students, hosted by Albany Medical College’s Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics. The NextGen program offers an introduction...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Saratoga to Host Stanley Cup
The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup–one of the most celebrated trophies in sports–will travel to Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31. Fans of hockey and horse racing will have an opportunity to take photos with the Stanley Cup at no charge when it is on display from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Porch.
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
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