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Massive DRUG Alert For All Of New York State
If you have listened to radio, watched television or payed attention to online advertisements recently, there is a good chance you have noticed a growing concern about cocaine use in New York State. We are in the second half of the year and there has been an astonishing number of...
Deadly Outbreak Kills 2, Hits New York Hardest
A bacteria outbreak that has killed two people is hitting New York the hardest. Dozens more have been hospitalized. 28 illness in 12 states have been reported, 7 in New York from a Listeria outbreak. The two deaths were in Illinois and New Jersey. The Center for Disease Control (CDC)...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Massively Popular Concert Is Coming To New York State
There is major concert new for New York State as one of the biggest festivals of the year is going to take place this September. The summer of 2024 has been, and continues to be, the best for concerts and live music. No matter the genre, there is a record amount of shows to see and from Buffalo to New York City, tickets are selling fast and venues are full!
House Vacant For Around 20 Years in the City of Cortland Looks to be Torn Down, Replaced With New Residence
A house that has been vacant after a structure fire back in 2004 and deemed unsafe to live in finally looks to be demolished and new life given to the property right in the heart of the City of Cortland. The vacant house located at 4 Monroe Heights looks to be demolished and replaced with a brand new 2 unit residential building.
A New York State Law You NEED To Understand
The next time you are on a drive through a farming community, or planning to move to the country, there is an important New York State law you should be aware of. The summer is rolling on and there is nothing like a good road trip or Sunday drive to help relax or to add to the excitement of the weekend. New York State is blessed with rolling hills, and plenty of wide open spaces. Contrary to popular belief, New York State is more than just New York City. There are thousands of acres of farmland that help to feed the people in the Empire State and beyond.
New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Northern Lights Will Be Visible Tonight In New York State
Once again we will have a chance to see the Northern Lights here in New York. The Northern Lights could be very faint so the chances are that you will need a camera to see them. WHAT IS THE AURORA BOREALIS?. The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the...
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
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