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Just Announced: Direct Train Service to the New York State Fair
Fair season is in full swing in New York, and while the Hudson Valley boasts some of the best county fairs in the state, the largest celebration of all is the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. Luckily, there's a brand new way to get there. Without personal...
Illegal Boating Crackdown In Upstate New York
Over the weekend, the DEC searched for illegal boating in the Hudson Valley. At least one person was ticketed. On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the latest edition of its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions."
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the emergency access gate along Interstate 84 at County Route 49 in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County. In the aftermath of last September’s bus crash on I-84, Governor Hochul committed to working with federal, state and local authorities on the request for additional crash gates. This request was granted by the Federal Highway Administration earlier this year and the State Department of Transportation immediately began coordinating with the Town of Wawayanda to expedite construction on the crash gates. The new access gate provides direct access to Interstate 84 for local emergency service vehicles and first responders, facilitating a speedier response time and ensuring the fastest possible route to emergencies along the Interstate.
“Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest to find best manufactured item
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State residents are trying to decide what’s the best thing made in the Empire State. The “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest is in now its second phase. The poll was started by the Business Council of New York State Inc. and is a statewide initiative aimed at spotlighting […]
NY Gaming Commission Suggests That Saratoga Should Have Synthetic Course
The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) has released its 2023 report regarding the high rate of fatalities upstate last year. Between May 26, 2023 and September 4, 2023, there were 17 equine fatalities at Saratoga Race Course, which again put the track's Thoroughbred safety record under scrutiny. Several suggestions were...
The August 2024 WellNYS Challenge: De-stress your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for August 2024, which encourages employees to improve their personal wellness through de-stressing activities. The EAP offers different strategies, from positive self-talk to meditation, to help employees de-stress. More de-stress solutions can be found in a...
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
Massive Storms Coming to New York State
Storms are moving into New York State and they are going to be huge. A few storms could produce heavy rain. It has been pretty dry in New York State for the month of July, but August is going to be starting pretty wet. In Central New York there was...
Warrantless phone searches by customs agents violate the Fourth Amendment, judge rules
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: A New York federal judge has ruled that warrantless searches of American citizens' phones by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The ruling stated that searching through someone's phone is an invasion of a traveler's privacy and "the best approximation government officials have for mindreading."
Parents React to Hochul’s Impending Phone ban
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) –-Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a listening tour to gauge support for potential cell phone bans in schools has some parents in Central New York expressing skepticism. “I think it has pros and cons, but we grew up fine without cellphones,” said Ani Murphy,...
Buffalo Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Rape
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – A 25-year-old Buffalo man, Tamaury Love, was sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by 15 years of post-release supervision for a 2022 rape incident. Love, who must register as a sex offender upon release, was convicted of first-degree rape, a Class “B” violent felony. The crime occurred…
West Seneca resident brings back the gold
Tim Hartman, owner of West Seneca’s Horizon Martial Arts, also known as “the Datu,” recently traveled to the Philippines to compete in the 17th WEKAF (World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) World Championships. He was the sole representative from the Western New York area, competing in multiple divisions, including one forms division and two fighting divisions.
commUNITY spotlight: Dance Spectrum celebrates 45 years
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Dance Spectrum in Depew celebrates 45 years of service and capped off the season with a recital at Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. There were two showcases, one for children and one for adults. Performers range from age two to 65. Dance Spectrum Owner...
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