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Wrath of spring’s cold weather felt by regional grape farmers
Concord grape farmers in the northeast corner of the Lake Erie Wine Region will soon feel the impact of a spring deep freeze. An extreme drop in temperature on April 27 has had a devastating impact on New York farmers from Westfield to Silver Creek. “I’ve been farming for 40...
The Pulse of the Market: Where is the Housing Market Headed?
WHITE PLAINS—The national and local real estate markets appear headed for a crossroads. As the Federal Reserve prepares to shift its regulatory position and will likely begin to cut lending rates next month, the industry faces a number of troubling headwinds besides high interest rates, such as: persistent low for-sale inventory, escalating prices impacting affordability and NAR practice changes that took effect on Aug. 17 based on its $418-million commission case settlement to name just a few.
A better idea than the original congestion pricing plan
Yes, I think we can all agree that New York City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter Manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go. The additional expense wouldn’t affect the rich, but it would clobber the middle class and working poor, who are already overburdened by high taxes.
New Jersey Man Drowns Swimming With Family In Hudson Valley, New York
A weekend trip to the Hudson Valley turned into a tragedy for a family. On Tuesday, New York State Police confirmed a drowning death in the Hudson Valley. New York State Police and the New York State Park Police responded to Lake Sebago for a report of a possible drowning.
Provisional data shows overdose deaths decreasing in NYS
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Over a 12-month period, areas outside of New York City saw a 9 percent decline in estimated overdose deaths and in New York City, 3 percent. This is according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that compared the numbers to a prior 12-month period. Dr. David Holtgrave, a […]
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
Brooklyn leaders condemn defunding of after-school programs
STATEWIDE — THE NY STATE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES MUST RESTORE FUNDING for after-school programs, demands a coalition of elected officials in Southern Brooklyn. They are denouncing the state agency’s decision to defund the programs, leaving 1,300 students with no alternatives for after-school participation and, the group alleges, no information on new activities. The elected leaders received panicked calls from parents, reported The Daily News on Thursday afternoon. State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, who represents the strip of western Brooklyn and is leading the charge, explained in a statement on Thursday, Aug. 22, that CFS replaced the Advantage and Empire State after-school programs previously offered with a new funding program but refused to share information on either the providers now being funded, nor their locations.
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
East Elmhurst store sells $50K Powerball ticket; Maspeth deli scores $8.6K in TAKE 5
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. A New York Lottery third-prize-winning ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Moreno Brother’s Inc., located at 94-15 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst, for the Aug. 21 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November
Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Olympic Authority 2024-25 events calendar released
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) 2024-2025 events calendar featuring World Cup events in three different sports and the International Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) World Championships set for March 2025. The announcement follows the conclusion of the Paris...
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