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Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
3 accused of stealing camper, ATVs, and trailer in Salem
On June 30, around 8:45 p.m., state troopers responded to Salem for a complaint from a resident, stating a camper, two ATVs, and a utility trailer were stolen from their property. During the investigation, troopers say they found the stolen items on a property where Little and Quintana reside.
Big Weekend In Saratoga, Here’s What To Know Before You Go To SPAC
The next several days offer many entertainment opportunities in the Capital Region of New York. Between Saturday and Wednesday we have Impractical Jokers, Brit Floyd, Sammy Hagar, Reo Speedwagon with Train and Winger, just to name a few. See ticket information for each show below. For now lets focus on...
Changes Coming To City Council
SARATOGA SPRINGS — This week, the City Council began floating potential options about how they would go about hiring an interim member to fill a vacant governing seat. With elected officials currently holding nearly half the top seats in city government that could be vacated by January, it is a process the remaining members of the council might have to revisit in short order.
Wbg.'s 35% valuation boost likely to help taxpayers
WARRENSBURG | Future tax bills for property owners in the town of Warrensburg will likely cite increased values for their homes, land, or businesses, yet the associated taxes are likely to decrease or stay substantially the same, area officials said this week. Warrensburg’s recently completed property revaluation project boosted the...
Downtown Gallery's Aug. show eyes abstraction
TICONDEROGA | The work of two abstract painters and one potter will be featured in an upcoming Ti Arts Downtown Gallery show that opens Aug. 7. Using mostly acrylic paint with an occasional admixture of other mediums, Anne Ackerson's landscape-influenced paintings move from vaguely representational to decidedly abstract - and all points in between. She says her focus depends on "the enduring lure of the landscape."
World champion magician Simon Coronel brings ‘Glitches in Reality’ to UPH
The Capital Region and surrounding areas have welcomed some noteworthy visitors lately, from international royalty and Hollywood celebrities to Triple Crown thoroughbreds and a “Miracle on Ice” gold-medal winner. This weekend, magic royalty joins that list when current world champion magician Simon Coronel brings his new show “Glitches in Reality” to Saratoga Springs.
Jockeys competing against harness riders in Saratoga charity event
The Saratoga Harness Track will host a different kind of race next week to raise money for Kelly’s Angels and Franklin Community Center. Retired jockey Robbie Davis is returning to the track, but not the track where he won thousands of races. He is at the Saratoga Harness Track.
St. James-Smithtown Little League Holds Another Successful Little League Softball State Championship
St. James-Smithtown Little League just completed its second year of hosting the 12U New York State Little League Softball Championship Tournament, and it was a major success. The week was filled with fun activities, like face paint and bouncy houses, along with delicious food and beverages. And, of course, plenty of softball.
Attorney E. Stewart Jones disbarred for commingling clients’ money
Prominent local attorney E. Stewart Jones has been disbarred after an investigation found that he was commingling clients’ funds. The probe was spurred by a check associated with an escrow account at his former firm that was returned in January 2019. All of the escrow accounts at the firm were audited over a seven-year period.
Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck
New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data. David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
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