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Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
Indian Village promoting archery, lacrosse and more Indigenous culture at the NYS Fair
NYS FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — The Indian Village has been a staple of the New York State Fair since 1928. At the village, fairgoers can experience all sorts of different aspects of the Indigenous culture of the Haudenosaunee people, which include the Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga and Tuscarora Nations. While many people go to see […]
New York State approves rate hikes on health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for about one million New Yorkers will be getting more expensive next year.Governor Kathy Hochul's administration approved, on average, rate increases of about 12 percent for individuals and more than eight percent for small-group plans.Despite the increase, the rate hikes are actually lower than the proposed increases of 17 percent and 19 percent that health insurers were seeking.The State Department of Finance cited rising costs of medical care, including hospital stays and the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, for the increases.MORE NEWS: Murder-suicide of 5 in Syosset stemmed from dispute over will of deceased mother, sale of her homeChantee Lans reports on an adult son distraught over the possible sale of his recently deceased mother's home.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
CUNY chancellor discusses diversity, campus unrest
NEW YORK — College students across the city are heading back to class, and a significant number of them are attending one of the 25 colleges that are part of the City University of New York system.Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez is CUNY's chancellor and the first Latino to lead the urban university. He sat down with CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation.Chancellor calls CUNY "the Ellis Island of educational opportunity""We're sort of the Ellis Island of educational opportunity," Rodriguez said. "We have 25 campuses, so we are in every borough. In every part of the city,...
PETA Urges Action Against New York Puppy Mill Amid Disturbing Federal Findings
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Recent federal reports have unveiled alarming conditions at Busy Bee Farm, a...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Castle Point VA Hospital set to celebrate 100 years of service
WAPPINGERS FALLS –VA Hudson Valley, Castle Point campus opened on September 15th, 1924, with a ceremony that included speakers Congressman Hamilton Fish Sr. and U.S. Senator Royal Copeland. Since then, Castle Point has provided veterans and their families from throughout the Hudson Valley with a variety of important resources...
Convict blames bear attack for crime spree (VIDEO) Part 1
POUGHKEEPSIE – Joseph Gourd, a 43-year-old parolee who was arrested on several charges on September 1, 2023, including stealing an East Fishkill police vehicle, was sentenced to decades in prison by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin. Gourd was escorted out of court before hearing his sentence after he...
New York Spending Millions To “Restore” Each New York Region
New York State officials are helping local communities "build for the future." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the state awarded over 64.1 million to 43 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative. Hochul: $64.1 million has been awarded to 43 projects through the State's Restore New...
Kingston, New York Rescue Pup Stars in New Shawn Mendes Music Video
Sure, Shawn Mendes is a heartthrob-superstar but the real star of his new music video for "Why, Why, Why" is a dog from Kingston, New York. Shawn Mendes Records New Album in Rhinebeck, New York. In 2022, Shawn Mendes embarked on a world tour. The COVID lockdown had just lightened...
Town of Wawayanda EMS off to successful start
WAWAYANDA – Town of Wawayanda Supervisor Denise Quinn and the Town Board proposed an EMS service to enhance public safety and keep residents safe. The launch has been a success, reports Quinn and the Town has received positive feedback. Since the EMS service began on July 30, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) have responded to 77 calls in the Western Orange County community, including heart attacks, falls, and bicycle accidents.
Riverpark to host Lobstoberfest Sept 12
Riverpark will be kicking off Oktoberfest this year with Lobstoberfest on Thursday, September 12, from 5 pm to 8 pm, promising guests an evening of seafood and fun. The menu includes Lobster Roll, Butter-Poached Lobster Claw and Lobster Gumbo with Cornbread, along with unlimited sides. The German, seafood-inspired evening will...
Fan Favorite Night of Fun Returns to Middletown New York
Even though it has been a limited season for racing at the Orange County Fair Speedway there are still a few exciting events set for 2024. Regular Saturday night racing never returned to the speedway this summer. However other events have dotted the calendar. Instead of racing every weekend, the...
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