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New York state police recruit tried taking training officer’s loaded gun, officials said
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A recruit for the New York State Police was charged after trying to take a training officer’s loaded gun last week. The recruit, Jose L. Valeriano, 22, was meeting around 10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 23, with Trooper Cory Sprague when he started acting “erratically” and lunged for Sprague’s gun, according to Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson.
49 Winchester Add New Stops to Fall Album Release Tour
Ahead of their anticipated sophomore release with New West Records this Friday, 49 Winchester has announced an expanded fall tour with eight additional stops in Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut, New York, and more. Award-winning Canadian songwriter Corb Lund will join the group for five performances, beginning in New Orleans, LA, and...
New York judge declines to appoint NRA monitor
(The Center Square) — A New York judge has shot down Attorney General Letitia James' bid for a court-appointed monitor to oversee the National Rifle Association but banned the group's former head from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade. The split ruling by New York Supreme Court Justice Joel Cohen, issued from the bench, blasted the NRA for a "lack of accountability" after it was found to have violated state nonprofit laws, but he ultimately determined that court oversight was not...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
Cash4Life game: Lucky player wins $1,000 weekly in N.Y. Lottery
A fortunate individual from New York state has won a prize of $1,000 every week for life by purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. A lucky person from New York state won a guaranteed minimum of $1 million in the Cash4Life drawing on Sunday, July 28. The New York Lottery revealed that the winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is situated at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.
Upstate NY insurance company in trouble, tells customers to find a new carrier
An Upstate New York-based insurance company appears to be going out of business as it urges customers to find a new carrier. “We regret to inform our agents and policyholders that our financial position has continued to deteriorate,” Adirondack Insurance Exchange said on its website. “We urge all current customers to begin working with their independent agent to secure new coverage with a rated carrier, immediately.”
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Commission on reparations remedies to hold first public meeting in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A group tasked with examining the legacy and lasting impacts of slavery and discrimination against the Black community in New York is set to hold its first public meeting Tuesday in Albany. The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies was formed in Dec....
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