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Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
New! Pickleball Under The Stars in This Hudson Valley Town
The hottest and fastest growing sport these days just got even bigger, as residents of this Dutchess County town will now have the opportunity to take the courts after dark. Would you believe that New York ranks among the top states for pickleball?. Pickleball Craze in the Hudson Valley. Seemingly...
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Endwell Man Charged After Drugs, Guns Found in Binghamton Apartment
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force says an Endwell man is charged after search warrants were executed in Binghamton and the Town of Union. According to the Task Force, the first warrant was executed Wednesday at 341 Main Street, Apartment 3RE in Binghamton. A .22-caliber revolver, a 9mm handgun, a high-capacity 9mm magazine, approximately 5.2 ounces of cocaine and crack cocaine, over $5,500 in suspected drug proceeds, and other paraphernalia were all found. An additional search warrant was executed in the Town of Union, where an additional approximate $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds was found.
Fatal 2-Car Crash in Brookfield on Rt. 8
New York State Police are investigating a fatal two-car accident that occurred Tuesday just before 4 p.m. on State Route 8 in Brookfield. New York State Police are investigating a fatal two-car accident that occurred Tuesday just before 4 p.m. on State Route 8 in Brookfield.
Woman And Her Mother Face Eviction From Their Historic Bed-Stuy Home After Court Approves Partition Sale
Ayisha and Phillipa Doyle outside their home. Photo by Anna Bradley-Smith. Ayisha Doyle and her mother are on the brink of eviction from their historic Bedford-Stuyvesant home after a New York City court approved a partition sale, putting their ownership in jeopardy. The turmoil began in 2017 when Doyle’s estranged...
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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