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After Massive New York Closures, Retail Giant Returns To Hudson Valley
Despite massive closures in the Hudson Valley and across New York State, a retail giant just opened up a new store in the region. Over the summer Hudson Valley Post reported Big Lots was closing many locations nationwide, including in New York State. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New...
New York State REAL ID Deadline Delay?: What You Need To Know
May 27, 2025. Yes, I know that date. My wife is reminding me to find our marriage certificate so she can get her REAL ID license from New York State. That will allow us both to be cleared to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, access federal government facilities, or enter nuclear power plants. Not sure why we would ever need to access the latter, but whatever.
4 Popular Restaurants Abruptly Closed in Western New York
It is that time of the year where Summer is over, the typical last big push for making some money before we see closings in Western New York. Four restaurants have closed up shop in Western New York already. The owner of a Lancaster-favorite restaurant made the announcement on Facebook...
First Frost Will Arrive Soon To Western New York
Fall is here, and leaves are changing, apples are being picked, and pumpkins are getting carved all over Western New York. And soon, our Halloween décor will be shifting to blow up Santas and Christmas lights. Yup, winter is on its way, whether we like it or not. First...
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
The 21 “Best” & Cheapest Places To Live In New York State
Looking for a cheaper or better place to live in the Empire State? These 21 New York cities are some of the cheapest places to live in America. WalletHub reached out to Hudson Valley Post let us know that many hometowns in New York made its 2024 list of "Best Small Cities in America."
Beloved retro burger grill known for its toppings bar to close permanently next weekend
Mattydale, N.Y. — After decades of serving up juicy burgers with its nostalgic, build-your-own toppings bar, Zebb’s Deluxe Grill & Bar in Mattydale is days away from flipping its last patty. Chris Damick, who bought the last remaining Zebb’s in the old Kmart Plaza two years ago, told...
Lower Hudson Valley Man Allegedly Posed As Lawyer, Scammed Alcoholics Anonymous Attendees
Police say a man from the Lower Hudson Valley falsely claimed to be an attorney, using different identities to scam victims. To make matters worse, offcials say the suspect targeted people who were attending counseling for substance abuse issues. Police say the suspect is now facing 3rd degree grand larceny...
Hammer Wielding Woman ‘Hits’ 10 Upstate New York Businesses
A 28-year-old woman is being accused of going on a destructive spree smashing and damaging 10 different businesses with a hammer in upstate New York. According to the Albany Police Department officers were dispatched early Wednesday morning to the 300th block of Central Ave for a report of a woman smashing the windows out of businesses along the stretch of road in Albany, New York.
Why Is This Popular Truck Illegal On New York Roads?
The state of Massachusetts recently revealed that they would begin to allow registration for a popular imported truck. What's bewildering for many local drivers is that these vehicles are still under strict regulation in New York. The vehicles in question have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while they...
Some children tied to N.Y. nurse’s fake vaccine scheme are barred from school
NEW YORK (AP) — A suburban New York school district has barred patients of a former nurse practitioner who pleaded guilty to running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination card scheme. The move by school officials in the Long Island hamlet of Plainedge comes nearly three years after Julie DeVuono, the...
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
N.C. State, Syracuse’s next opponent, loses starting QB on helmet-jarring hit
N.C. State quarterback Grayson McCall was taken off the field on a cart after being placed in a brace following a first-quarter hit that jarred his helmet and the football loose in Saturday’s 34-30 loss to Wake Forest. McCall scrambled for a gain of about 9 yards before he...
LeQuint Allen goes all-in, and Syracuse is a winner (Good Morning CNY for Oct. 5)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 69; Low: 44. Some clouds, then sunny; see the 5-day forecast. LeQuint Allen goes all-in, and Syracuse is a winner: Allen had an unforgettable performance in Syracuse’s thrilling 44-41 overtime win against No. 25 UNLV, scoring four touchdowns and accumulating 129 total yards. But that doesn’t begin to tell the story. His 4th-and-1 run -- somehow staying upright after contact behind the line of scrimmage -- kept the Orange hopes alive with just more than a minute left in the game. Then he scored the winner in overtime, carrying a linebacker into the end zone, a play that will be shown over and over on ESPN this morning. Perhaps most impressive of all, he did this with a leg injury he called an 8 on a scale of 1-10. “I would die out there for my teammates if I could,” Allen said after the game. “I love my teammates.”
Where to Buy Amazing ‘Franken-Pumpkins’ in New York
October is all about pumpkins, and this year some local farm stands are offering a very special variety. New York is famous for its unique gourds. The largest pumpkin ever grown in North America, for example, was produced right here in the Empire State, and another New York farmer just took home giant pumpkin honors in Saratoga Springs, NY for a 2,018-pound behemoth (below). But back to Franken-pumpkins...
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