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WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Taylor Swift fans sing, dance to DJ Swiftie at NYS Fair: Were you there? (PHOTOS)
Taylor Swift’s music came to the New York State Fair for the first time in 17 years, and Swifties were ready for it. Thousands of T-Swift fans packed Chevy Court for Friday night’s “TayTay Dance Party” by DJ Swiftie. It was a special 9 p.m. show at the NYS Fair stage with girls and women of all ages singing and dancing in their favorite “Eras Tour”-inspired outfits with glow sticks and custom bracelets.
Your Stories Q&A: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?
TOWN OF GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer, State Fair Edition! The New York State Fair is coming to a close, but we’re still open to questions. Question: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair? For years, the bottles and cans that went into […]
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...
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...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Mafia Boat Parade returns this weekend to Canalside
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Mafia Boat Parade is returning to Canalside this weekend. Fans taking part in the annual event will, of course, be decked out in Bills gear as a new NFL season fast approaches. Buffalo opens the season with a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Buffalo Diocese delays date for final list of church closures after receiving 52 counter proposals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bishop Michael Fisher said Friday that the Diocese of Buffalo is evaluating changes to its initial recommendation for parish mergers and closures and needs additional time to reach a final decision. Fisher’s update Friday comes during a period of uncertainty for the diocese and its parishioners. In May, the diocese announced […]
Bicyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester police are looking for the person responsible for driving into a man on his bicycle Saturday night, leaving him with serious injuries. According to police, they responded to the area of Upper Falls Boulevard and N. Clinton Avenue in Rochester around 10:30 p.m. A 33-year-old man from Rochester was found […]
Man stabbed to death in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 53-year-old man is dead after being stabbed in Rochester. According to police, he was found stabbed at least once in his torso and was lying in the road in the area of Bartlett Street and Olean Street around 10 p.m. Saturday. The man was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where he […]
Rain showers dampen turnout at NYS Fair on Day 11; fewer than 50,000 attend
Geddes, N.Y. — Fewer than 50,000 people visited the New York State Fair on the second Saturday of its 13-day run. Afternoon showers brought 2.19 inches of rain, likely keeping visitors from the fairgrounds. Only 48,426 came through the gates. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny but with...
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
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