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Fire destroys garage in Charlestown, homeowner injured
CHARLESTOWN, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) A two-alarm fire broke out on Happy Acres Drive in Charlestown Saturday afternoon, completely destroying a detached garage and leaving the homeowner injured. The fire, which was first reported around 12:45 p.m., had already engulfed the structure by the time emergency crews arrived, according to Charlestown’s Assistant...
Vermont police officer faces charge of aggravated assault
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont police officer faces a felony charge of aggravated assault for allegedly using excessive force when he tried to arrest a man. Vermont State Police say St. Johnsbury Police Sgt. George Johnson used excessive force during a physical fight with John Stelzl, 35, after he stopped Stelzl on Bay Street on May 10. Stelzl was treated at the hospital for his injuries. Troopers also say Johnson lacked sufficient cause to stop Stelzl.
VTrans: Trucker says he was forced off road into river
TYPE OF EVENT(S): Commercial Motor Vehicle Crash. INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Sgt Michael Morris, Lt Matthew Nesto. SUMMARY: On 08/20/24 at approximately 1:05 p.m., Vermont State Police in St. Albans were made aware that a tractor trailer had crashed on VT 78 in Swanton between Mac’s Bend and the U.S. Wildlife Refuge. The motor carrier operating the tractor trailer was identified as SBPS Trans, Inc., from Indianapolis, IN. DMV Inspectors and VSP responded and discovered that the tractor trailer swerved to avoid a collision with another vehicle that crossed over the center line. The tractor trailer then lost control and subsequently went into the Missisquoi River.
Longtime Syracuse-area surgeon dies while swimming in Cazenovia Triathlon
Syracuse, N.Y. — Dr. Richard DiStefano, a Syracuse-area orthopedic surgeon, died Sunday while swimming in the Cazenovia Triathlon. DiStefano, 65, was a surgeon specializing in neck and spine treatments for SOS Orthopedics. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Help Needed: Woman Walking With Teddy Bear Badly Hurt In New York
A woman walking on a major highway in New York, while holding a large teddy bear, was hit by a car. Help is needed in identifying her. On Wednesday, New York State Police asked for help in identifying a woman who was hit by a car. New York State Police...
‘A true tragedy': 9-year-old dead in mom's horrific DWI wrong-way crash on Southern State Parkway
Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle accident on Long Island that left a 9-year-old boy dead, according to New York State Police. The boy was in the rear seat of the vehicle that his mother was driving in the wrong direction, New York State Police Major Stephen J. Udice, Troop L Commander, said.
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...
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...
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
State Fair veterinarians shut down highly-anticipated baby goat exhibit
STATE FAIRGROUNDS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The highly-anticipated baby goat snuggling exhibit is leaving the New York State Fair before ever opening. The 100 baby goats were seen being carried out of the exhibit inside the Horticulture Building as a line of people waited to see them. A spokesperson for the State Fair initially confirmed to […]
New York losing longtime news radio station in deal with ESPN brand
NEW YORK — Another era has been set to end, as WCBS 880 AM news radio will halt its programming in two weeks, nearly six decades after its first broadcast. Parent company Audacy is a Philadelphia-based owner of more than 230 radio stations in the U.S. Its brands include...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Hochul: NY is providing resources to assist flood-ravaged Suffolk after storm
State emergency workers have descended on western Suffolk County to assess the damage centered around Smithtown and Stony Brook after this week’s 1,000-year storm that caused two dams to burst, flooding out the hamlets. In the meantime, community members have opened their wallets to assist storm survivors. Those include...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
2024 Malone Central School District Football Schedule
High school football season is here and we’ve got all the information you need with our new North Country Football Fever page. We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest scores and schedules from north country high school football. Here’s the Malone Central School District schedule for the 2024 fall season. Date Opponent/ Location Time 9/13 […]
Rochester trio arrested for drugs after St. Lawrence Co. traffic stop
MORRISTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Three people from Rochester are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in St. Lawrence County on Monday. St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people for first-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a stop on State Route 37 in the town of Morristown. Sheriff’s Deputies and New York […]
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