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Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
Assemblywoman Rozic hosts successful family fun day in Fresh Meadows
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic welcomed hundreds of community members to Cunningham Park on Sunday, Aug. 25, for her annual Family Fun Day. Rozic represents New York’s 25th State Assembly district, which includes...
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
Day 7 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tuesday is Fire, Rescue & EMS Day and Beef Day at the Great New York State Fair. Active or retired members of fire departments, emergency services or EMS organizations are admitted free on Tuesday. A ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Horticulture Building at 11 a.m. to honor those who keep us safe and the Fire, Rescue & EMS Day Parade steps off from the back of the Exposition Center at 6 p.m.
NY weather: Heat advisory for part of New York for Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 101 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments...
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Cat, dog adoptions 50% off all week at Long Island pet shelter
Adoption fees at North Shore Animal League America normally range between $100 and $375, but are 50% off this week. The "Clear the Shelters" event continues through Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 2 [ more › ]
Great River Libraries Card Winning Designs Revealed
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Great River Regional Libraries are celebrating that by holding their own Library Card Design Contest. Back in June of this year, GRRL invited people of all ages to submit their artwork designs for new library cards. Anyone who lives within the Great River Regional Library service area could submit their artwork to be featured on the latest library card.
Head Coach RJ Rubino discusses Row Buffalo’s growth into an elite rowing organization
The world of national and international competitive rowing in Buffalo has reached new heights, under the banner of Row Buffalo. The rowing organization, officially founded during the 2023 rowing season, rose out of Buffalo Scholastic Rowing Association (BSRA), according to head coach RJ Rubino. Place podcast here. With over 100...
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
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