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NYS Fair concert preview: 2024’s biggest show won’t be country (see full music lineup)
Lainey Wilson may have broken the record for the largest crowd in New York State Fair concert history last year, but 2024′s biggest show definitely won’t be country music. Or rock. The 2024 NYS Fair concert lineup is very diverse, with 39 national acts offering something for everyone,...
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
Are you a New York teacher spending your own money on school supplies?
Year after year, teachers in New York have had to fill in the gap left by their schools’ thin budgets for expenses as essential as classroom supplies. During the 2019-20 school year, New York teachers spent an average of $463 on school supplies, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Ninety-five percent of them purchased supplies with their own money. Some turn to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe and Donors Choose to cover the cost of basic items like crayons, pencils, and snacks for their students.Chalkbeat New York wants to know how teachers are preparing for the 2024-25 school year. In partnership with New York Focus, we’re collecting stories from teachers around the state.Are you a teacher purchasing school supplies out-of-pocket? How much do you plan to spend? Fill out the form below, and let us know if we can connect with you.This project was produced in partnership with New York Focus.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal for affordable housing failed 2 years ago. Is ‘City of Yes’ different?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tipping Point? is a journalistic initiative launched by Advance/SILive.com to inform Staten Islanders how NYC’s City of Yes for Housing Opportunity proposal could impact the borough. The plan, which will be voted on by the City Council this year, calls for significant zoning changes designed to spur development of new homes and apartments amid a citywide housing shortage.
How cold and snowy will this winter be in NY? Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts
Unpack your cold weather gear and prepare your snow shovels and umbrellas, a mix of rainy and snowy weather are expected to return this winter. The Farmer's Almanac predicts a season of "rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow, with little downtime in between." The publication recently published its Winter 2025 Extended Weather Forecast report, declaring a "wet winter whirlwind" for the months ahead. ...
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
NYS announces funding for three upstate airports
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York Governor Kathy Hochul was in Watertown to announce funding for three airports in Northern New York. Gov. Hochul announced that work will start on projects that will modernize the Watertown International Airport and the Adirondack Regional Airport. The aim is create welcoming travel gateways that will help attract new […]
Enzo Biochem to pay $4.5 million over cyberattack, NY attorney general says
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Enzo Biochem will pay $4.5 million to settle regulatory charges that lax security protocols contributed to an April 2023 cyberattack that compromised Social Security numbers, health histories and other information for about 2.4 million patients.
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Life-saving airlift rescues over 100 dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters
More than 100 at-risk dogs and cats were airlifted from Louisiana to New Jersey on Tuesday morning as part of a life-saving mission for shelter pets. The "Good Flights" airlift, which was conducted by Greater Good Charities in partnership with Clear The Shelters, Hill's Pet Nutrition and The Animal Rescue Site, involved dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters in Alabama and Louisiana. Some of the rescued pets are considered to be harder-to-place or vulnerable, such as large dogs, homeless cats and asymptomatic heartworm-positive dogs.
National Study Ranks New York’s Health System Among Nation’s Worst
Turns out the Empire State isn't a leader in healthcare after all... It seems New York can't escape the constant hits to its reputation. Numerous studies of the nation's best always seem to put the Empire State at the bottom of the barrel. A recent survey of the most affordable...
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Crash On Route 17
New York State police are investigating a crash they say claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man. The crash occurred late Saturday evening on Route 17, according to State Police. Crash Statistics. Summer months mean more travelers take to the roads and highways across New York state. Statistics show...
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