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Here’s Where The Federal Prisons In New York Are Located
In New York State, there are 44 state prisons, with 15 classified as maximum security. As of the September 2024 Monthly Report, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) houses,. "33,589 incarcerated individuals and the supervision of 17,351 active releasees in New. York State. In total,...
Watch Out For These Illnesses Coming This Fall To New York State
Fall in New York State is the absolute best. Pumpkin spice, peeping at leaves, apple cider, and long sleeves – boy, we’ve got a lot to look forward to. But then…. We can also look forward to runny noses, sneezing, and coughing. Yay for kleenex and cold meds!
Hochul rejects plan to provide specialized officers earlier pension packages
For the fourth straight year, New York has rejected a pension bill that would have impacted at least one thousand specialized police officers in the state.Governor Kathy Hochul decided to reject the plan Friday and said the legislation would have cost the state too much money.As proposed in the bill, state forest rangers, park police officers and university police officers would be allowed to retire with an annual pension worth half of their salary. However, the caveat is that officers would need to have worked for at least 20 years.The current plan requires officers to be on the job for...
Big Money” Powerball Tickets Sold In New York
Check your Powerball tickets there were a couple of "Big Money" winning tickets sold in New York from Saturday's drawing. The New York State Lottery announced that two "Big Money" 3rd place winning Powerball tickets were sold in New York State from last night's drawing. READ MORE: "BIG MONEY" WINNING...
The Surprising Animal That New York Snapping Turtles Love
If there's one thing Hudson Valley residents can agree on, it's that snapping turtles are best admired from a distance. The massive reptiles might be the grumpiest animal in New York State, and even the brave residents courageous enough to try and help them safely cross the road during mating season risk their fingers and toes in the process. So why do they let another animal get so close?
The Only Place to Find Massive Hellbenders in New York
There's a giant hiding in New York waters... you just need to know where to look. The eastern hellbender is the largest aquatic salamander in the United States, and looks like it would be more at home on an alien planet than in a local stream. Here's where to look if you want to have a special encounter with on of our most elusive animals.
New York State REAL ID Deadline Delay?: What You Need To Know
May 27, 2025. Yes, I know that date. My wife is reminding me to find our marriage certificate so she can get her REAL ID license from New York State. That will allow us both to be cleared to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, access federal government facilities, or enter nuclear power plants. Not sure why we would ever need to access the latter, but whatever.
Snowflakes Forecast For Parts Of Upstate New York Next Week
Enjoy the mild weather while it lasts - colder temps and snowflakes for some are on the way for parts of Upstate New York next week!. It is usually around this time of year that Old Man Winter starts to let us know he is waking up! As we enjoy our last few mild days of fall, we get the first signal of what is to come. That weather signal is on the way for Upstate New Yorkers next week!
New York Leads “By Example” After Deadliest Storm In 19 Years
New York State is providing more resources, including from the Hudson Valley, after the deadliest storm in nearly 20 years. Hurricane Helene is now the deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina. Death Toll Rises To Over 200 From Hurricane. As of this writing, at least 215...
First Frost Will Arrive Soon To Western New York
Fall is here, and leaves are changing, apples are being picked, and pumpkins are getting carved all over Western New York. And soon, our Halloween décor will be shifting to blow up Santas and Christmas lights. Yup, winter is on its way, whether we like it or not. First...
Three Cheers For New York’s Legen-DAIRY Carvel Ice Cream!
It's time to give Carvel Ice Cream It's Flowers. These two beloved creations have become synonymous with joy and deliciousness, embodying Carvel's tradition of quality since its founding in 1929 by Tom Carvel. Starting with a humble ice cream truck in Hartsdale, New York, Tom Carvel's vision and dedication led to establishing fixed locations and introducing soft-serve desserts by 1934.
Hammer Wielding Woman ‘Hits’ 10 Upstate New York Businesses
A 28-year-old woman is being accused of going on a destructive spree smashing and damaging 10 different businesses with a hammer in upstate New York. According to the Albany Police Department officers were dispatched early Wednesday morning to the 300th block of Central Ave for a report of a woman smashing the windows out of businesses along the stretch of road in Albany, New York.
12th Oneida County Budget Presented with No Tax Levy Increase
While there are no increases in this year's budget, Picente warns this luxury may not always be a reality moving forward. The 2025 budget proposal and capital plan was presented Friday to The Board of Legislators and totals approximately $549 million. The presented budget is also an operational and balanced budget and includes $151 million in sales tax revenue, $23 million from the Oneida Indian Nation contribution and shed $19 million in debt.
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