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'It was shocking': Vermont community torn apart by devastating floods
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — In only a few days, multiple devastating floods have hit the Vermont area. Now, towns and cities across Vermont and New York are leftpicking up the pieces, according to NBC5, WMTW's sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one community that was ripped apart by the...
Free Child ID Card Program in Massapequa
New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Legislator James Kennedy, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, is holding a FREE Operation Safe Child ID Card Program on Saturday, July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Marjorie Post Pool in Massapequa. The program is free and open to Nassau County residents only. The ID cards will be produced on site and available in minutes. No appointment is necessary.
Nassau County’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from AG, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits were filed Monday. They came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law, and months after a judge blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. Blakeman said he was disappointed to learn of the lawsuits.
NY weather: Air quality alert affecting Orange and Putnam counties Tuesday
An air quality alert was issued in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. for Orange and Putnam counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties: Orange and Putnam. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday. Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of ground level ozone. The New York State Department of Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease. Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal physician. A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5," according to the National Weather Service.
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
N.Y. weather: It will feel like it’s 100-105 degrees; storm formation approaching
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Islanders should brace for several days of intense heat before getting a reprieve at the end of the week, according to a forecaster. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told the Advance/SILive.com that more desirable weather will be seen on Friday. “It looks like on Monday...
Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State
Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say. THE PROBLEM. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent...
Heat advisory, air quality alert issued for Lower Hudson Valley. See when
A heat advisory is in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley from Monday to Tuesday, the second heat wave to hit the area this month. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley from noon Monday, July 15, to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. An air quality alert has also been issued from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
Severe thunderstorms move through WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An area of severe thunderstorms moving through Western New York with potentially damaging winds of 60 mph and large hail possible into the early evening. Already several reports of inch size hail in places such as Kenmore and North Buffalo from these storms this afternoon, also half dollar size hail reported in North Buffalo as well.
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