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Bingo is Back! Free Bingo Night for Kids Set for September 13th
For our FREE Kid’s Bingo Night on September 13th, winners will score chocolate and candy as they play. This fun event will be held indoors at the community room at East Mongaup River Park, 181 Town Park Road in Monticello. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Kids must reside in the Town of Thomspon. Hurry and pre-register soon as this event filled up fast when we held it in the spring!
Woman jumps NJ zoo fence, begins ‘enticing the tiger’: police
NEW JERSEY - Police in NJ say a woman jumped over a wooden fence at the tiger enclosure at Cohanzick Zoo in Bridgeton – and was caught on camera. "A female at the Cohanzick Zoo went over the wooden fence at the tiger enclosure and began enticing the tiger almost getting bit by putting her hand through the wire enclosure," the Bridgeton Police Department said in a post on Facebook.
Truckstop Owner Violated Fair Labor Standards Act
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has determined that truckstop owner and manager Mohammed Tahir failed from 2015 to 2018 to pay 65 employees at two of his businesses minimum wage and overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Investigators have...
Seven Vehicles Damaged, One Overturned On Route 17
A seven-vehicle wreck brought firefighters to Route 17 in Bergen County on Tuesday night, Aug. 20, firefighters said.Miraculously, occupants had self-extricated from the vehicles when firefighters arrived on scene near the Holiday Inn in Hasbrouck Heights around 9:45 p.m., they said. Around 9:45…
Recent Mets roster casualty claimed off waivers by AL powerhouse
It was only a matter of time before Ben Gamel’s time with the New York Mets came to a close. Able to survive on the big league roster upon the arrival of Jesse Winker because the team was able to demote DJ Stewart, the rarely used veteran outfielder was DFA’d over the weekend with Starling Marte reclaiming the roster spot away from him.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Five More Festivals Happening Before The End Of Summer In WNY
Just because the Erie County Fair is over, doesn't mean you've had your last piece of fried dough yet. It's no secret that the end of the Erie County Fair in Western New York is one of the biggest signs that the summer is coming to an end. Normally that's when people get excited about football games, start closing up their pools, and start to get ready for the kids to head back to school.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Cornell University works to keep NYS safe from the Avian Flu
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Concerns are rising over the spread of an Avian Flu strain, affecting not only milking cows but people. Cornell University is working to combat this problem to prevent the spread of the virus in New York State. Dr. Elisha Frye, an Assistant Professor for the Department...
Carnival games at NYS Fair: 10 must-play contests on the Midway (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is back, and the popular Midway is jam-packed with carnival games for people of all ages. We spent some time at the ring toss, hoop shot and water pistol races on the first day of the fair. If you purchase a...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
Honesdale's Central Park fountain, off all summer, back on after repairs
Thursday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m., Honesdale’s historic Central Park fountain was operating again for the first time since June. The refreshing, cool spray filled the air, blowing in the breeze, as park visitors strolled by, some taking pictures. It was a long, hot summer without it, with only rainwater and leaves collected in the bowl, the stagnant water turning forest green. ...
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