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New York State Hands Over 1,000 Acres to Native American Tribe
After destroying wildlife and poisoning the water of their ancestral homeland, New York is handing it back over to Indigenous Peoples to fix. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that more than 1,000 acres of land have been transferred back to the Onondaga Nation. This is the largest transfer of land ever made by any state to Native Americans.
Watch Out For These Illnesses Coming This Fall To New York State
Fall in New York State is the absolute best. Pumpkin spice, peeping at leaves, apple cider, and long sleeves – boy, we’ve got a lot to look forward to. But then…. We can also look forward to runny noses, sneezing, and coughing. Yay for kleenex and cold meds!
Snowflakes Forecast For Parts Of Upstate New York Next Week
Enjoy the mild weather while it lasts - colder temps and snowflakes for some are on the way for parts of Upstate New York next week!. It is usually around this time of year that Old Man Winter starts to let us know he is waking up! As we enjoy our last few mild days of fall, we get the first signal of what is to come. That weather signal is on the way for Upstate New Yorkers next week!
Hochul rejects plan to provide specialized officers earlier pension packages
For the fourth straight year, New York has rejected a pension bill that would have impacted at least one thousand specialized police officers in the state.Governor Kathy Hochul decided to reject the plan Friday and said the legislation would have cost the state too much money.As proposed in the bill, state forest rangers, park police officers and university police officers would be allowed to retire with an annual pension worth half of their salary. However, the caveat is that officers would need to have worked for at least 20 years.The current plan requires officers to be on the job for...
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.
Dead whale washes ashore in Queens after floating in New York waters
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A dead whale washed ashore at Fort Tilden in Queens on Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post by the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society. The dead whale was first discovered floating in the waters surrounding New York on Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard notified AMSEAS of a deceased Minke whale floating […]
Handcuffed man in boxers escapes police in Syracuse, helicopter joined search, officers say
Syracuse, N.Y. — Leslie Williams was in a white t-shirt, gray boxers, and handcuffs when he took off from police on Thursday night, authorities said. Police were called at 11:27 p.m. to 611 Tully St. in Syracuse for a burglary call, police said in a criminal complaint. Williams, 31,...
Beyond Its Facade of Opulence Lies a Dark Tale at This Upstate New York Hotel
The Sagamore Hotel, nestled on the picturesque banks of Lake George, has long been celebrated for its luxurious accommodations, rich history, and stunning Victorian architecture. However, beyond its facade of opulence lies a darker tale - the hotel is renowned for its supernatural inhabitants, making it a hotspot for paranormal...
Upstate NY Fisherman May Have Caught New State Record
Dante Piraino might be the new New York State smallmouth bass record holder after an incredible catch during a B.A.S.S. Nation Tournament in Ogdensburg, NY on September 22nd. The day started like any other for Piraino, who made a long trip down the St. Lawrence River to fish near Cape Vincent. He was using a Berkley Flatnose Minnow soft plastic lure and a Garmin live scope, picking up a few smaller bass. Just when he was thinking of moving on, he hooked on something big.
He’s 6-8, 335 pounds and only a freshman. Syracuse football offers ‘an absolute monster’ recruit
The Stafford co-op football team has a draft to pick weightlifting teams for the summer at the beginning of June. Coach Brian Mazzone came in to see what was going on at one point and noticed Joel Budd’s name still up on the board. “Why hadn’t anybody picked Budd...
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...
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.
Odd Ways to Tell If We Will Have a Bad Winter in New York
There are some unconventional ways to tell if there's going to be a bad winter or not in New York. I always dread the upcoming season change and I have been really, really, really dreading fall and winter since September 1st rolled around. I wish I was one of those people who liked and embraced the change, but I fight it with every once of my body. There are a lot of people around here who don't like the cold either and dread what the next 6 months are going to look like.
The Only Place to Find Massive Hellbenders in New York
There's a giant hiding in New York waters... you just need to know where to look. The eastern hellbender is the largest aquatic salamander in the United States, and looks like it would be more at home on an alien planet than in a local stream. Here's where to look if you want to have a special encounter with on of our most elusive animals.
New York Leads “By Example” After Deadliest Storm In 19 Years
New York State is providing more resources, including from the Hudson Valley, after the deadliest storm in nearly 20 years. Hurricane Helene is now the deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina. Death Toll Rises To Over 200 From Hurricane. As of this writing, at least 215...
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of Oct. 4)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through October 4 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Frank Volino, Sept. 29, on the 107-yard No. 8 hole at Woodcrest using a 48′ wedge. Witnessed by: Frank Volino Jr., Jeff Kline, and Phil Saucier. John Tassini, Sept. 29, on the...
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