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Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Today Through Wednesday
Governor Hochul today urged New Yorkers in the lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island areas to prepare for heavy rain and likely flash flooding starting this afternoon and continuing into Wednesday. Some areas could see up to five inches of rain and rainfall rates up to three inches per hour into Wednesday. Governor Hochul also warned of additional heavy rain possible Thursday into Saturday due to tropical moisture associated with Tropical Cyclone Debby.
Ice Cream Giant Wells Enterprises Plans $425M New York Expansion
Will Create Demand for Carriers, Brokers Hauling Ingredients, Ice Cream. [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Wells Enterprises will invest $425 million to expand its ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk, N.Y., nearly doubling the plant’s size and quadrupling production capacity. The expansion, one...
Canandaigua, Ithaca among Big Lots locations closing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Big Lots is closing more locations in New York including the stores located in Canandaigua and Ithaca. These closures add to the New York total, now amounting to ten total Big Lots locations closing in New York State. According to the company website, the following local stores are set to close: […]
DOUBLE TROUBLE: 'Extreme' flash flooding is possible in the NYC area Tuesday, then NY in 'bullseye' of Debby on Friday
Severe thunderstorms could bring extreme flooding and damaging wind gusts to the New York City area on Tuesday night, officials warned, as Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is currently in the “bullseye” of Tropical Storm Debby starting Friday.
Help Find This Missing Teen from Upstate New York
New York State Police are seeking the publics help locating a teenage girl that has been missing for approximately 3 days. Take a look at the photo and description below to see if you recognize this young lady. If you, or anyone you know, has information that could lead authorities...
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
NY homeowner testifies that RFK Jr. rents a room, at trial disputing whether he lives in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The woman who owns the suburban New York property independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims as a residence said in court Tuesday that he […]
Are Private ‘Traffic Calming’ Devices Illegal in New York State?
This morning I saw an ad on Facebook for a product that I had always assumed was only meant for local police departments: a digital radar speed monitor sign. Could I actually own (and use) one of my own?. The category known as "traffic calming devices" range from physical obstacles...
More potentially heavy rain today, Friday
Locally heavy rain will be possible again today while rain from the remains of Hurricane Debby may impact the area late this week. Note: This post was delayed due to a web server issue that has been resolved. This post was written around 11 AM Tuesday. A frontal boundary that...
Harris almost doubles Biden’s lead on Trump in New York: Poll
Vice President Harris has nearly doubled President Biden’s lead over former President Trump in New York since launching her campaign last month, according to a new poll. The new Siena College poll found Harris has a 14-point lead over the former president with 53 percent of support among New York voters, while Trump trails with…
School officials, residents say state using outdated census data to determine foundation aid funding
“Stable, reliable, and inclusive funding is what’s needed,” said Aurelia Henriquez, superintendent of Port Chester Rye school district. Many echoed Henriquez’s words at a public hearing on the state Education Department’s much-criticized foundation aid funding formula held at Weldon E. Howitt Middle School in Farmingdale on July 30.
Suburban New York county bans wearing of masks to hide identity
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a suburban New York county have approved a bill to ban masks in public places with exemptions for people who cover their faces for health reasons or religious or cultural purposes. Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity. Legislator Howard Kopel said the measure was introduced in response to “antisemitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks” since the Oct. 7 start of the latest Israel-Hamas war. All 12 Republicans in the legislature voted in favor of the measure, while the body’s seven Democrats abstained.
DO NOT TOUCH: Bait Dropped From Planes In Upstate New York
Items from low-flying planes are going to be dropped across Upstate New York. Here's why and what you should do if you, your child, or your pet touches the bait. Health departments from Upstate New York are working with the New York State Department of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services, to participate in another round of wildlife vaccination program for rabies.
Delgado names new chief service officer
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—The Office of Service and Civic Engagement is partnering with SUNY Schools to get young people involved in giving back to their communities. Through the Empire State Service Corp, college students can do that in a variety of ways—from tutoring grade school kids to working with environmental organizations. “Service in my opinion, is […]