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Serious Weather Warnings Issued For Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island
Weather experts are warning New Yorkers of the chance of severe weather, including the possibility of a tornado. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley and other parts of downstate. Heat Advisory For Rockland, Westchester, New York City, Long Island. The heat advisory is...
7 Charged In Beating, Slashing Of Men At HS Graduation On Hofstra University Campus
The attack happened in Hempstead, on the Hofstra University campus, at around 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. According to the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, the defendants arrived at the Mack Sports Center as the graduation ceremony was ending and accosted the victim when he exited the building. The...
Finger-Wagging Man Flashes Gun At Franklin Square Restaurant Worker, Police Say
The incident happened in Franklin Square, at Tony’s Tacos on Hempstead Turnpike, shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Nassau County Police said a man entered the business and flashed a handgun at the clerk, making her fear for her life. He then fled on foot. Nobody was injured...
Governor to visit State Fair for Women’s Day
NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the New York State Fair on Wednesday, August 28, to celebrate Women’s Day, her office confirms first to NewsChannel 9. As the first woman governor in New York State history, Hochul will deliver remarks at the Women’s Day Brunch upon arrival before touring the […]
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball second-prize winner claims $1M in one-time lump sum
A New York lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize for matching the first five numbers in a Powerball drawing, according to lottery officials. Jessica Dull matched the numbers on March 25, 2024, with a ticket purchased at Smokes 4 Less located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh, New York.
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
New York Mandates Inclusion of Crisis Text Line and 988 Hotline on Student ID Cards
To address the growing youth mental health epidemic, New York state has passed a bill requiring the 988 suicide prevention hotline and Crisis Text Line's numbers (741741) to be printed on the back of student ID cards starting in 2025. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is...
NYS Fair concerts today: Joan Jett headlines Women’s Day (Wednesday, Aug. 28)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
Day 8 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Tuesday was Beef Day at the State Fair, and 52,285 folks walked through the gates to celebrate. For the first time ever, the New York Beef Council sponsored a charcuterie board competition. Three finalists who make these grazing appetizers for a living created snack boards in...
One Upstate New York Woman A Million Dollars Richer Thanks To THIS Drink?
One lucky Upstate New York woman just won a million dollars through a treasure hunt with this popular drink. For real, she's from Oneonta. Congrats goes out to Amanda Miles of Oneonta. She was confirmed as the sole winner of the grand $1 million dollar prize in a promotional treasure hunt for Logan Paul’s drink Prime Hydration.
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