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Two Deceased Whales Wash Ashore This Weekend: 16-18 Foot Whale Spotted in NJ’s Raritan Bay Thursday, Washes Ashore in NY Saturday. Smaller 10-12 Whale Washes Ashore in Lafayette, NJ Friday.
NJ/NY: A dead minke whale, which was first reported floating in the Raritan Bay area in New Jersey on Thursday, October 3, was, according to Marine experts, expected to eventually wash ashore at Sandy Hook, in Middletown, NJ.Instead, the whale continued to float offshore until its landing at Fort Tilden, in Queens, NY, on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to a report released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the U.S. Coast Guard initially notified local marine mammal organizations about the whale, estimated to be 16-18 feet long, floating...
West Genesee football shuts down Utica Proctor
CENTRAL NEW YORK – All through the first month of the regular season the West Genesee football team has displayed tough and consistent defense, even if it only resulted in a 2-2 overall record. And the defense again stood out Friday night at Mike Messere Field, helping to carry the Wildcats past Utica Proctor 23-6 […]
Odd Ways to Tell If We Will Have a Bad Winter in New York
There are some unconventional ways to tell if there's going to be a bad winter or not in New York. I always dread the upcoming season change and I have been really, really, really dreading fall and winter since September 1st rolled around. I wish I was one of those people who liked and embraced the change, but I fight it with every once of my body. There are a lot of people around here who don't like the cold either and dread what the next 6 months are going to look like.
Live updates, scores & highlights from this week's Mohawk Valley football games
Welcome to the Friday Night Live football scoreboard, with in-game updates from all of the Mohawk Valley's football teams in action on Week 4. Scores refresh every 60 seconds, so be sure to check in often, and we'll be adding highlights from social media and on-site reporters and photographers throughout the night. ...
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
New York State Man Allegedly Used Counterfeit Money at Dunkin’ Donuts
Do you ever wonder if those dollars in your wallet are actually real? According to the United States Department of Treasury, there is an estimated $70 million in counterfeit bills currently in circulation around the country. Police in New York state say a suspect used fake money at two fast food locations, as well as at another local business back in June.
Section V football: Scores, live updates, highlights from Week 5
There's a massive rivalry game and multiple clashes between state-ranked teams in Week 5 of Section V football. Aquinas (3-1) hosts McQuaid (4-0) with the Father John Onorato Challenge Trophy on the line. The Knights are ranked No. 14 in the state in Class AA. Monroe (3-1), No. 16 in the state rankings, travels to undefeated No. 5 Canandaigua (4-0). ...
Mindset preparation helps New Hartford’s All-CNY runner grab win at Whitesboro cross country invite
Alexandria French had not felt like her usual self on the race course as she and her New Hartford girls cross country team entered the second month of the 2024 season. It took longer than usual for the New Hartford standout to build confidence at meets and she struggled to keep a good pace when competing.
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
Bishop Grimes girls volleyball wins showdown with Hamilton
CENTRAL NEW YORK – Now things really began to heat up for the area’s trio of fall girls volleyball teams. Bishop Grimes had roared to a 7-0 start, but no match it faced was as important as Wednesday’s s showdown with Hamilton, who sported its own 9-0 record. And when the Emerald Knights roared through […]
Museum: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome board member killed in air show crash
A post on the Museum's Facebook page says that “Brian Coughlin, of Cazenovia, longtime Aerodrome volunteer and Board Member” was killed when a World War I replica plane “went down off the south end of the runway.”
These 11 NYS Historical Markers Tell Remarkable Stories!
There are hundreds of historical markers all over Upstate New York. I find it almost impossible to pass one. They tell important stories, small stories, quizzical stories, and funny stories. And there are a bunch of regionally popular Upstate foods that also have their own historical markers. This gallery looks...
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