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You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Shot clocks to be used in girls and boys lacrosse in Spring 2025
The clock is ticking. In a move the New York State Public High School Athletic Association has called an experiment but which appears likely to become a permanent rule change, boys and girls lacrosse games in the state will operate with a shot clock. ...
AG On Lookout For Price Gougers Cashing In On Recent Long Island Flooding
State leaders are on the lookout for businesses hoping to cash in on the recent flooding that hit Long Island.New York Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging on essential items in Suffolk County. It comes after a federal emergency was declared i…
‘We’re Not There Yet,’ Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cell Phone Ban
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Mayor Eric Adams poured cold water Tuesday on an imminent citywide school cell phone ban, citing a number of remaining obstacles and saying the city is “not there yet.“ “There will be some action in the upcoming school year, but the […] The post ‘We’re Not There Yet,’ Eric Adams Says of NYC-Wide School Cell Phone Ban appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Hochul touts tuition-free college to boost health care workforce
(The Center Square) — Hundreds of New York health care workers will be getting a free ride to state colleges this year as part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's agenda to boost the state's workforce. The Hochul administration announced on Monday that 500 applicants have been selected to receive the New York State Health Care Workers for Our Future Scholarship. The scholarship will cover tuition, room and board for a two-year degree at any of the State University of New York's campuses if the applicants commit...
AG James seeks fines against anti-abortion group for allegedly interfering with clinics
The New York Attorney General's Office is asking a federal judge to hold the militant anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue in contempt for what it says are multiple attempts to interfere with patient access to Planned Parenthood clinics in New York City. In a legal filing Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James...
4th annual giveaway preps kids for back-to-school
Touch of Perfection on the Go is returning with its 4th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway. Event organizer James Hailey is ARC Rochester's first ever guest, and he tells us more about the giveaway. "[My mom] made me pick one event a year [to help with]," Hailey says. "It started with my...
Local leaders cut ribbon on new affordable housing complex in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - An apartment complex is opening its doors downtown after a $20 million redevelopment project. Local leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting of the Flower City Apartments on Culver Road. The newly refurbished four-building development features 149 affordable apartments, including 56 with supportive services for the homeless...
Amber Alert for abducted upstate NY child canceled. What we know now
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2024): The missing 7-year-old boy whose disappearance on Tuesday sparked an AMBER Alert has been located unharmed, Rochester police announced early Wednesday morning. The boy - Akelise Johnson - was found unharmed inside a home within the City of Rochester around midnight, said Lt. Nicholas Adams of the Rochester Police...
Back the school drives happening this week, what to know
(WENY) -- Two back to school giveaways are happening in the area this week, as school children get ready to go back to school next week. On Wednesday, August 28th, in Elmira, school supplies and clothes will be given away at the Park Church by Runway for a Cause. The giveaway is happening inside Beecher Hall from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
One Upstate New York Woman A Million Dollars Richer Thanks To THIS Drink?
One lucky Upstate New York woman just won a million dollars through a treasure hunt with this popular drink. For real, she's from Oneonta. Congrats goes out to Amanda Miles of Oneonta. She was confirmed as the sole winner of the grand $1 million dollar prize in a promotional treasure hunt for Logan Paul’s drink Prime Hydration.
Key Parts Of $4 Billion Cuomo Bridge In New York Not Durable, Lawsuit
Top New York State officials are fighting to "guarantee the toll payers get what they paid for." The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is now filing a lawsuit against the company that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Thruway Authority Files Lawsuit Regarding Cuomo Bridge.
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