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NY weather: Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Herkimer and Hamilton counties Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:20 a.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 4 a.m. for Herkimer and Hamilton counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 3:19 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Boonville, moving northeast...
Missing Person Found Dead Near Upstate New York Hiking Spot
A frantic search for a missing person ended in tragedy. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed forest rangers found a missing person deceased. The news was confirmed in this week's DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review which highlights recent statewide forest ranger actions.
NY weather: Severe thunderstorm watch for New York until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 1:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
ROOST names Kelleher its new president, CEO
LAKE PLACID — Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism officials Thursday, June 6 announced that Adirondack Park Agency Special Assistant for Economic Affairs Dan Kelleher will be the organization’s new president and CEO, taking over from Jim McKenna. McKenna had the been the head of the tourism promotion agency,...
Majestic Mama Moose & Her 2 Babies Spotted in Upstate New York
The only thing more magical than seeing a moose in the Adirondacks is capturing a mama and not one but two adorable babies. Michael John saw what he called "double trouble" on a trail camera near Lake Pleasant New York and shared them on social media. Just look at those...
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