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SP: Drunk driver crashes, trespasses into Wilton home
According to New York State Police, on Wednesday, around 12:10 a.m., troopers responded to Northern Pines Road in Wilton for reports of a car crash. Before they arrived, they say one of the drivers fled into a nearby home.
BITS & BYTES: Edward Merritt at the Turley Gallery; Sarah Martinez and Ali Gibbons at David M. Hunt Library; Literary celebration at The Clark; Garden Grove Music Festival; Sam Reider at Fisher Center
Turley Gallery presents ‘The Long Season,’ the work of Edward Merritt. Hudson, N.Y.— From July 19th through September 1st, the Turley Gallery presents ‘The Long Season,’ the work of Edward Merritt. Part social practice, part painting, Merritt’s works evoke a garden formed from detritus and...
List released on state prison closings
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) -The north country’s three prisons were spared from being shut down by the state. The list released to the union representing state corrections officers by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision doesn’t include Cape Vincent, Gouverneur, or Riverview correctional facilities. It names...
National Grid: Power restored to 75%+ of upstate customers that lost it
National Grid said early Wednesday evening they’ve restored power to around 76% of the 198,000 customers who lost it in Tuesday’s storms. The most severely impacted areas were Albany, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties. There are 3,000 people working to restore power, said National Grid....
Fort Edward man accused of trying to burn down Washington County home
Police have arrested a Fort Edward man for allegedly trying to start a fire in a house. Craig M. Olden, 43, was involved in a domestic dispute with a person at a residence on Perry Street on July 9, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. Three children under the...
Finger Lakes’ Weis Vineyards named New York’s ‘Winery of the Year’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A popular winery in the Finger Lakes region has been named the Winery of the Year at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Weis Vineyards, located in Hammondsport, was honored with the award for Winery of the Year and the Governor’s Cup for its 2018 Reisling Ice Wine. The New […]
Heading To Dierks At SPAC? Get Hired With NYS Law Enforcement
If you are heading to the Dierks Bentley show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center tonight (Thursday, July 18th) you will not only see an amazing country show, but you could apply for one of the many jobs offered through New York State law enforcement. If you are interested in a...
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
New Jersey officials said they would make nearly $5 million available for scientific research projects to document current environmental conditions in areas where wind farms are planned, as well as to predict and prevent potential harm to the environment or wildlife.
Finz & Finz: Family-Run LI Personal Injury Law Firm Fighting for the Little People for 40 Years and Counting
When it comes to a law practice, the stereotypical vision that pops into most people's minds – often ushered in via movies and television shows – is that they are the very embodiment of soulless, ambulance-chasing corporate greed, but the reality is that many people enter the legal field not for their own benefit, but to actually help others.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
CNY Inspirations: Awareness of the present
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. There is nowhere I would rather be than in Upstate New York during the summer. Our region boasts of sparkly lakes, lush adventure and fragrant fruit. Summer has an innate vibe of slowing down, one to which I try my best to pay attention.
Record storms bring flooding and high winds to Capital Region communities
As New York remains in a state of emergency following overnight storms and flooding, upstate municipalities are picking up the pieces. New York Governor Kathy Hochul says more than 170,000 utility customers lost power as a result of Tuesday’s severe weather. National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Villani said the...
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