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New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to fit that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
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...
Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measure
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge said Friday he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights, dealing a blow to Democrats who pushed for the change. The decision from Judge David A. Weinstein came in a lawsuit over the language that voters will see on ballots this November explaining what the proposed Equal Rights Amendment would do if passed. Democrats wanted the state Board of Elections to include the words “ abortion ” and “LGBT,” arguing that they would make the amendment’s purpose clearer to voters. Supporters of the measure said it would protect abortion access by expanding the state’s antidiscrimination protections. But Weinstein said he was reluctant to declare that the amendment would protect abortion rights.
Cuomo Bridge builders fire back, defend work and accuse Thruway of refusing to pay debt
The New York State Thruway Authority would rather throw money at lawyers than pay its debts, the consortium that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge charged today. The day after the Thruway Authority sued Tappan Zee Constructors for breach of contract, claiming parts on the Westchester-to-Rockland span need to be retrofitted, the...
GALLERY: Leaders battle for the win on the St. Lawrence
MASSENA, N.Y. – With a lot on the line and everyone in the hunt, Day 3 of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division event on the St. Lawrence River is going down to the wire. Take a look at the leaders in action, from Morristown to Clayton and beyond.
Kathy Hochul rejects Pelosi blame for 2022 House losses: ‘I don’t agree with that’
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) defended herself against comments from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) that suggested she cost the Democrats seats in New York and, by extension, their House majority due to her closer-than-expected gubernatorial run in 2022. “I’ll tell you this. No governor in the history of the state of New York has […]
Sept. 1-2: Adams Fire Department Labor Day Weekend
The Adams Fire Department will be hosting its 115th Labor Day weekend celebration on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2. There will be a number of events on both days. A chicken barbecue will be at noon on both days along with food, fried dough and other refreshments. A bounce house, games and raffles […]
$12,500 Community Foundation Grant Helps Improve Clayton Opera House Operations
CLAYTON — Clayton Opera House performers will soon be able to more easily access the main stage with heavy equipment thanks to a new lift that a $12,500 Community Foundation grant helped purchase. Funding enabled the Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund to purchase the equipment lift, which is expected to be installed in September. The new lift will improve safety during loading and unloading of heavy items for performances. Performers presently bring equipment, some more than 150 pounds, into the venue on a ramp through the front entrance. The new equipment lift will help cut setup times by up to three hours for performers with heavier equipment.
Oneida County Sheriff's Office requests help in locating missing 16 year old
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Lillianna S. Clark, age 16, of Vienna. The Sheriff's Office states that Clark was last seen at her residence in Vienna just before midnight on Friday, August 23. Her family said that they have not had contact with her since after she left the house without her cell phone in an unknown vehicle. Clark was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and tan sweatpants.
Camden Football is Hoping to Get Back to Winning Ways with Renewed Focus on Defense and an Appreciation for the Community
CAMDEN, N.Y. -- Camden Football is entering year number eight with Jake Bates as head coach. The team finished just under .500 a season ago, with a mark of 4-5. However, two years ago, the team almost made it to the JMA Wireless Dome, falling in the Class B Semifinal to Homer.
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