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Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
NYS Fair Love Stories: There really were ‘two less lonely people in the world’ after this couple met in 1996
We asked for some of the greatest New York State Fair love stories, and you delivered. We continue our series of true love found at the State Fair with this couple who met in 1996 and return to for a Fairgrounds selfie every year. If you see them this year, wish them a happy 20th wedding anniversary.
NYS Fair total attendance tops 300,000 so far; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for Aug. 26)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 85; Low: 60. Partly sunny, possible thunderstorm. 5-day forecast. NYS Fair fun: Four-year-old Grayson Harrison and his father, Scoot, feed a goat at the petting zoo during the New York State Fair on Sunday. It was another picture perfect day, with temperatures in the 80s and clear skies. Expect more of the same great weather Monday. (Dennis Nett photo)
Day 6 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Sunday seemed like the unofficial Irish Day at the New York State Fair. The 78,341 visitors were treated to an old-fashioned session at Chevy Court hosted on by The Elders, a Celtic band from Kansas City, that drew in more and more folks as the music went on.
This May Have Been The Busiest Weekend For New York Wegmans
Shoutout to all of the Wegmans employees around Western New York! They manage to prioritize customer service in every way, even when experiencing one of the busiest days for foot traffic in their stores. If you like to shop at Wegmans, you may be already well aware of the peak...
See where Southern Tier schools landed in NY high school rankings
Alfred-Almond, Hammondsport and Vestal high schools are three of the top high schools in the Southern Tier, according to U.S. News and World Report's ranking of New York state public high schools ahead of the start of the 2024-25 academic year. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on approximately 25,000...
UFT President Michael Mulgrew isn’t afraid to pivot
Michael Mulgrew sounds like an idealistic liberal who wants everybody to realize the American dream; he just wants to make sure he’s the one who gets his members there first. The 59-year-old former high school teacher leads the United Federation of Teachers, whose nearly 200,000 members include New York City public school teachers, school nurses and other school workers.
The Great Winter Reveal for New York State
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. What's winter have in store for New York State?. It looks like the same thing we've been seeing for the past several seasons - mild & dry. In the Northeast, including New York a "gentler-than-normal season that’s not so rough and tough," is being forecasted.
Cornell works to keep NYS Fair cattle avian flu free
In the past few years, veterinarians were primarily concerned with how the avian flu affected the poultry population, but their research expanded in March when a cow tested positive for the virus in the Texas panhandle. Elisha Frye, an assistant professor of practice at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine,...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Nearly 80,000 enjoy fifth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 80,000 people enjoyed the fifth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 78,341 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Sunday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. The good weather is expected to continue through the beginning of this...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
As Hochul considers phone ban, here are creative ways some schools are trying to reengage students
As Gov. Kathy Hochul considers a phone ban in New York schools, some districts nationwide are finding creative ways to steer students' attention back to class.Educators say their tried and true lesson plans are no longer enough to keep students engaged at a time of struggling mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening academic performance. At the crux of these challenges? Addiction to cell phones.Cell phone bans are gaining traction, but many say they're not enough. They argue for alternative stimulation: steering students outdoors or toward extracurriculars to fill time they might otherwise spend alone online. And students...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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