Clarksville
LATEST NEWS
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 8-12
These are the inspections from July 8 to 12 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Albany Common Council takes up lower speed limit — again
The city of Albany is temporarily hitting the brakes on implementing a new 25 mile per hour speed limit. Early this month the Albany Common Council unanimously approved legislation to reduce the speed limit on most city streets from 30 to 25 miles an hour. The measure was sponsored by...
NY elected officials condemn political violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York elected officials on both side of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The overarching theme— despite differing political opinions, violence is never the answer. When it comes to safety, Govenor Kathy Hochul said New York State is monitoring social media for threats of retaliation. “The […]
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
7/16/2024: Another hot & humid day, another storm chance
The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: We’re doing it all over again today – more heat, humidity, and storm chances ahead of a big weather system over the eastern Great Lakes. Along the Hudson and Mohawk river valleys, temperatures push into the low 90’s for highs. High humidity will make it feel […]
New Info on Hiker Falling Off Ledge 40 Feet Down In Hunter, NY
The summer of 2024 has been a dangerous season for hikers across New York. With temperatures hanging well above 80 degrees, heat-related injuries and illnesses have been at the forefront of many of these most recent hiker rescues. On Tuesday, July 16, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts youth mental health discussion in Guilderland
New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened a youth mental health roundtable Monday at Guilderland High School in Albany County. Hochul says the session kicks off a statewide listening tour to address smartphone use in schools. “I just met with parents, educators, local leaders, advocates, to hear from them about the...
Rock-Throwing Vandal Damages Fire Truck, Other Targets In Cohoes, Police Say
Albany County resident Michael Cooper, age 33, of Cohoes, was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal mischief Thursday, July 11. Cohoes Police said officers were called to the city’s fire department on Central Avenue shortly after 6 p.m. that evening for vandalism to a fire truck. The vehicle’s windshield had been shattered by a rock, leaving nearly $1,500 in damage.
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.