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Deadly Outbreak Kills 2, Hits New York Hardest
A bacteria outbreak that has killed two people is hitting New York the hardest. Dozens more have been hospitalized. 28 illness in 12 states have been reported, 7 in New York from a Listeria outbreak. The two deaths were in Illinois and New Jersey. The Center for Disease Control (CDC)...
Illegal To Pass a Garbage Truck in New York?
If you’ve ever been stuck on a tight road with a stopped garbage truck, you’ve probably waited for oncoming traffic to flow through and then driven around the truck, but is what you did illegal?. In New York, passing a garbage truck is not illegal. However, there are...
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
New York Closing Down Many Prisons, More Closures Expected
One of New York's oldest prisons and a jail in the Hudson Valley are being forced to close. A handful more closures are expected. Plans were confirmed to close down two prisons located across New York State. Sullivan Correctional Facility In Fallsburg, New York. The Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg...
Shocking: Is This Really The Most Difficult Town In New York To Pronounce?
The Hudson Valley and New York State are full of hometowns that nonresidents struggle to pronounce. But is this really the hardest town name to say correctly?. Readers's Digest which calls itself "a trusted friend in a complicated world," released a list of "The Most Difficult-to-Pronounce Town in Every Single State."
A New York State Law You NEED To Understand
The next time you are on a drive through a farming community, or planning to move to the country, there is an important New York State law you should be aware of. The summer is rolling on and there is nothing like a good road trip or Sunday drive to help relax or to add to the excitement of the weekend. New York State is blessed with rolling hills, and plenty of wide open spaces. Contrary to popular belief, New York State is more than just New York City. There are thousands of acres of farmland that help to feed the people in the Empire State and beyond.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
Northern Lights Will Be Visible This Weekend In New York
Several geometric storms have emitted from the Sun and this will cause the Northern Lights to be visible again across parts of New York State. The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the light from the sun hits the magnetic fields of the Earth's atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
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