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More than 76,000 visit the NYS Fair on Day 10
Geddes, N.Y. — A total of 76,832 people came out to the New York State fairgrounds Friday. It was the third largest turnout in a single day so far this year. Total attendance is now at 633,673. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
How New York State Deer Hunters Can Help The Bald Eagle Population
New York State deer hunters have the opportunity to assist in a project that focuses on improving "the health of bald and golden eagle populations in NY." What is Slowing Down The Eagle Population Growth in New York State?. While the Bald Eagle population has been on the rise, the...
Survey shows vendors want to see some changes at next year's state fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — As we enter the final weekend of the New York State Fair, we’re giving vendors “a voice”. CNY Central went all around the fairgrounds to ask different vendors what this experience has been like so far. 14 of them agreed to complete this...
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nicholas J. LaLota (R) and challenger John Avlon (D) are running in then general election for New York’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nicholas J. LaLota (R) and John Avlon (D) are running in then general election for New York’s 1st Congressional District on November 5. According to City and State New York’s Eliot Force, “The 1st Congressional District has voted for Republican representatives in every election cycle since 2014, and it became slightly more favorable to Republicans after the latest round of redistricting, so cable news pundit John Avlon faces a difficult race against incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota. On the other hand, LaLota’s only been in Congress for one term, and he lacks the name recognition of his predecessor Lee Zeldin.”
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Niagara and Erie counties Saturday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:42 a.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 a.m. for Niagara and Erie counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:42 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fort Niagara State...
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...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
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