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Montgomery County woman loses almost $1M in gold bar scam
A 19-year-old from New York has been arrested for targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter-related gold bar scam, according to police. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the latest details.
Fonda residents going on three weeks without potable water
There are 465 residential and commercial water users in Fonda, Montgomery County who have not had potable water for three weeks straight. Meanwhile, people in the adjacent town of Mohawk remain under a boil water order, along with people in Fonda. Local officials have been trying to find a solution...
Which Hudson Valley recreation areas are ADA accessible? Check out DEC's new map
New Yorkers can now more easily find accessible recreation areas throughout the state, including a number of parks and other areas in the Hudson Valley region. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the creation of an Accessible Recreation Destinations Map last month to help New Yorkers and visitors locate wheelchair accessible features at education centers, campgrounds and day use parks, waterway access sites and land areas.
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.
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...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
GALLERY: The aftermath from Monday's tornado, severe weather
Clean-up efforts are underway after severe summer storms Monday brought high winds and left a trail of heavy damage in parts of the Rochester region, with a confirmed EF0 tornado touching down in Canandaigua. Damage included downed trees and snapped power poles. Several viewers in Victor and Farmington also had...
Kerriann Kelly receives NYS District Attorneys Association’s Prosecutor of the Year Award
Kerriann Kelly is the First from Suffolk County to Receive This Prestigious Honor Since 2013. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Major Crime Bureau Chief Kerriann Kelly was awarded the 2024 Prosecutor of the Year Award for Trial Advocacy at the District Attorneys Association of New York’s (DAASNY) annual summer conference held in Bolton Landing on June 29, 2024.
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Investigating why dozens of New York hospitals have closed since 2000
NEW YORK - A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.Records from the New York State Nurses Association and the state health department show at least 42 hospitals have closed across the Empire State since 2000, but New York health officials contend some of those areas, although they wouldn't say which, may have also had new hospitals open.As Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas reports, the impending closure of one New York City hospital is already affecting patients.Closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel forces patients to make major...
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