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NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Rockland and Westchester counties Saturday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 4:29 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Rockland and Westchester counties. The storms may bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Bark Air at Westchester County Airport in peril again after federal court ruling
The saga of Bark Air's service at the Westchester County Airport has taken yet another twist, once more imperiling the dog-first airline's future in Westchester. On Monday, a federal judge in a separate case upheld Westchester County's airport-use restrictions against chartered airlines, ruling that the restrictions did not conflict with federal law. ...
William Wagstaff officially drops bid for Westchester DA, citing Democratic Party unity
William Wagstaff III will not stay in the race for Westchester District Attorney, announcing Friday that he was declining to run as the candidate of the Working Families Party. Wagstaff, a civil rights lawyer who lost the Democratic primary to Susan Cacace last week, cited party unity for ending his bid to become...
Kiddie coaster derails during carnival in Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County
There were some frightening moments at a carnival in Westchester County Thursday when part of a ride came off its tracks.A young child was shaken up in the accident.The investigation into how this happened is underway.The small rollercoaster started to come off of the tracks at the waterfront park in Dobbs Ferry at around 4 p.m.Adults ran to hold the Orient Express kiddie coaster up where it had derailed to prevent the children onboard from getting hurt."We we're definitely holding it up," said Jeffrey Schumacher, a Good Samaritan. "I was definitely using muscle to keep it upright."Onboard at the time...
Westchester mourns loss of former county legislator
WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County Government is saddened to announce the passing of former County Legislator Herman Keith. He died on June 22 after a long illness due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on July 20 at Community Baptist...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
Wild Weather In Upstate New York: Fatal ‘Tornado,’ Followed By Plane Crash
A plane crash with many on board and a potential tornado led to a deadly and dangerous day in one Upstate New York county. A potential tornado killed at least one person just outside the Hudson Valley on Sunday. Potential Tornado Kills At Upstate New York Campground. According to the...
Mid Hudson Valley Shows Resilience Amid Rising Traffic Fatalities in New York State
Amidst a troubling surge in traffic fatalities statewide, the Mid Hudson Valley region stands out with the second lowest fatality rate in New York State at 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people. This positive statistic contrasts starkly with the statewide increase of 25.8% in motor vehicle fatalities from 2019 to 2022, as highlighted in a recent report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
Theatre Three to host Long Island premiere of ‘Honorable But Broken’
A new documentary created by a former producer for ABC News and 60 Minutes, and with the help of different EMS groups across New York State, is heading to Port Jefferson next week for a free viewing of a powerful film that will remind people how important rescue services are.
Where In New York State Will You Find The Deepest Waters?
Do you know where in New York State you can find the deepest river or lake? Or how deep each gets? We have the answers and some more fun facts!. Did you know that only four states have more freshwater than New York?. New York State Home To More Freshwater...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Lilly Whaling: Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year
Lilly Whaling didn’t need any more accolades to prove she is one of the best athletes in New York state, but she received another anyway: LoHud’s girls lacrosse Player of the Year. Whaling, who is committed to Cornell University to continue her academic and athletic journey, capped off...
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