Castorland
LATEST NEWS
NY weather update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Jefferson and Lewis counties Saturday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:05 a.m. valid until 1:30 a.m. for Jefferson and Lewis counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 1:04 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
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.
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
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.
Hudson Valley Made Liquid Sunshine Is This Years Drink Of The Summer
Liquid sunshine is now available at fan favorite locations throughout the Hudson Valley. This business is more of a second home to New York state residents. It's a place where locals can get their favorite ice cream flavor and fill up on gas. They have over 350 shops in New...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Amazon experiments with removing gift cards from stores
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – If you’ve tried to buy an Amazon gift card at a local store lately, you might be out of luck. The company is pulling them out of New York stores as an experiment. Jason Ferguson buys gift cards two to three times a year and...
Local advocate reflects on Alzheimer's impact on her family amid medical advancements
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Pittsford resident Tamara Minter has been a longtime advocate who has raised awareness about Alzheimer's disease in New York. "I just believe that I'm here to serve," said Minter, a board member with the Rochester Finger Lakes chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. "My purpose is to serve and do what I can for other people. I enjoy doing it."
7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: July 5 - July 7
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's the first weekend of July and we're kicking it off with 7 things you can do in Western New York!. The Fourth of July Carnival kicked off at The Great Pumpkin Farm on Thursday and continues through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. daily. You can enjoy amusement rides, family-friendly games, food vendors and live music. You can find more information here.
Trucking Firm Owner’s Scheme to Lower Insurance Costs Hits Dead End
The owner of a New York trucking business who fabricated a supposedly independent Texas affiliate to circumvent his existing firm’s negative safety rating and avoid higher insurance costs has been found guilty of conspiracy and fraud. On June 21, a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Western...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.