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Babka, borscht and 'nobody puts Baby in a corner' on tap at Borscht Belt Fest July 26-28
If there’s one joke that might sum up the Catskills experience — the buckle on the Borscht comedy Belt — it’s the oldie but goodie that dates back nearly 100 years, attributed to cartoonist Harry Hershfield in 1927. Two women talk at a train station. Woman...
New Owners, Old Favorites at Popular New Paltz Deli
Though it feels like there's been a whole lot of changes going on in this particular Ulster County town, change can also bring a new sense of excitement to a community. Not long ago, the word started circulating about some potential changes in ownership at a popular New Paltz deli. For those familiar with New Paltz, you remember the various occupants over the years, but Russo's Italian Deli had become a staple for New Paltz for some time.
Missing: New York State Police Need Help After Teen, Woman Disappear
New York State Police took to social media in hopes New Yorkers can help as they search for two recently missing people. The two missing cases do not appear to be related, according to police. Woman From Sullivan County Goes Missing. Ties To Newburgh, Port Jervis. New York State Police...
New York State Shuts Down 114 Stores, Around $30 Million Seized
In less than one month, New York State officials have "padlocked" 114 stores across the Empire State. New York State is working to shut down hundreds of illegal weed shops. New York State Shuts Down Over 100 Illegal Weed Shops In 3 Weeks. In just three weeks, the New York...
Covid cases, hospitalizations increase in NY; ‘high’ levels in multiple counties
Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing across New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday. Hochul said new variants, including “FliRT,” are increasing across the U.S., as well as New York state. Covid is also spreading due to a rise in social gatherings during the summer and high temperatures pushing people indoors, the governor added.
Roads You’ll Find 24 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
24 cameras are busting speeders on several roads including one highly traveled road in Central New York this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Bryan Diaz-Ximello earns statewide Carey Gabay Scholarship
Bryan Diaz-Ximello, a SUNY Oswego double major in technology education and in history, was one of five 2023-24 winners of the Carey Gabay Scholarship Program announced by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on June 18. The scholarship honors Carey Gabay, an attorney and public servant killed as an innocent...
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
Environmental groups call on New York legislators to return to Albany for special climate session
Environmental advocates in New York have been ramping up calls for lawmakers to address the climate crisis ever since Governor Kathy Hochul paused the state’s congestion pricing plan last month. The plan aimed to reduce vehicle emissions and traffic in New York City. Hochul announced the indefinite pause at...
Popular Central New York Eatery Abruptly Closes under Mysterious Circumstances
Yet another popular area business unexpectedly folded with the owners saying they couldn't do anything to stop it. Central New York continues to suffer loss after loss in the business scene. Recently, the area said goodbye to the family-owned business Mazzullo and Sons Carpet & Flooring in Oneida, which opened in 1948, as well as Hollywood Restaurant in Auburn, which had been a community staple for over 90 years.
Destructive Invasive Pest From China Planted In Upstate New York
An "invasive plant" from China was found planted in Upstate New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement announced an "invasive plant" was removed in the DEC's latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." Invasive Plant Removed In Erie County, New York. Last month,...
It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
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