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’90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fair’s opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. That’s not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,” and “Limbo Rock,” kicked things off this year’s free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesday’s crowds.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Scammers Using Glue Traps to Steal Your Mail
Rye PD uncovered a local scam on Wednesday whereby mouse glue traps were placed inside mailboxes to hold letters before they drop down into the box. The glue traps are an apparent attempt to steal postal mail, presumably part of an identity theft racket . After receiving a call from...
Residents question change to town water law
At the August 8 Goshen Town Board meeting, the public pushed back against a proposed repeal of Chapter 93 of town law concerning water regulations. The town had advertised the change as an amendment not a repeal. Their agenda even referred to it as an amendment, something Supervisor Joseph Betro told The Chronicle was a typo.
Westchester hot dog institution turns 105: Tradition rules at Walter's Hot Dogs
It's not everyday a local business turns 105 years young, but that's exactly what Walter's Hot Dogs will be doing on Aug. 25 and 26. The popular hot dog stand, which was founded in 1919 by Walter Warrington and now run by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, is offering a Family Fun Day at...
Florida trio charged in apparent acid attack that left a New Jersey woman with burns to a third of her body, prosecutors say
Three Florida residents have been arrested in connection to an apparent acid attack on a New Jersey woman who suffered burns to more than 35% of her body, according to a Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office press release obtained by CNN affiliate KYW.
New Stretch of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Opens in South Fallsburg
A new 1.1-mile trail has opened up in South Fallsburg, where visitors can wind around the partially collapsed Fallsburg Tunnel and take a scenic stop overlooking the Neversink River on a moderately hilly, unpaved path. It’s part of an ongoing project to transform stretches of abandoned railroad tracks throughout Sullivan County into the 50-mile-long, multiuse Sullivan O&W Trail that will connect communities throughout Sullivan and beyond.
Popular Western New York Restaurant Faces Lawsuit
A well-known Buffalo, New York based restaurant chain has made headlines for the wrong reason. Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, with several locations throughout Western New York, promises a “healthy, balanced lifestyle without sacrificing the taste of delicious food,” and their many Buffalo-based locations deliver that daily to their legions of fans of the restaurant’s popular Greek bowls and wraps.
NY weather update: Brace for marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Saratoga and Washington counties Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 5:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Viral disease concern shuts down Cuddling with a Baby Goat exhibit at NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Agriculture and veterinarians at the Great New York State Fair have closed this year's new Cuddling with a Baby Goat exhibit due to concerns over the possibility of a viral outbreak. Justin Steinmetz, co-owner of Steinmetz Farms who is operating...
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.
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