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ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
2024 Broome County Fair returns to Whitney Point: What you need to know
Who doesn't love the smell of funnel cake, buckets of fries, fresh lemonade, corn dogs and all the great things that only come together at a county fair? The Broome County Fair runs through Sunday, July 28 and has a schedule filled with various fun and interactive activities. Tickets are available online at broomecountyfairny.com and in person (cash only). ...
Why You Must Leave Right Away If You See These Colors In New York
If you see a certain color painted outside homes or businesses in New York State you must leave right away. If You See Purple Paint in New York You Need To Leave Right Away. Recently, nearby Pennsylvania joined a growing list of states that have passed purple paint laws. If...
Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
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. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
City of Cortland receives $65,000 to remove ash trees
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the City of Cortland and other municipalities will receive grant funding to support 23 urban forestry projects across New York state, according to a release. Cortland is receiving $65,000 of the $7.1 million distributed through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Is It Illegal to Discard Grass Clippings into the Road in New York State?
You might not think twice about where your grass clippings end up after mowing the lawn, but in New York State, tossing them into the road is a big no-no. It's not just about keeping things tidy. There are some serious reasons why this is frowned upon. First off, grass...
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