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Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
Gold Rush Mines Neil Young Classics at Music on Mainstreet
Gold Rush - the ultimate Neil Young tribute band - plays Music on Mainstreet in Canajoharie, Tuesday, August 27th at 7pm in a free show on the NBT Bank lawn. Gold Rush brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era’s most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young. Close your eyes and you'll swear that you're listening to Neil Young in all his glorious configurations.
Well Known Serial Killer Rumored To Return To This Massachusetts Town
Halloween will be here before you know it! A time not just for candy and pumpkins. But a time for horror flicks too. Particularly Michael Myers, whom made his debut along with film actress Jamie Lee Curtis on October 25, 1978 in an American independent slasher film well known as 'Halloween" directed by John Carpenter. It's a blockbuster that we all know and love considering the fact that the beloved Michael Myers character spans in a total of eleven installments! This brings us to the question:
National Grid Gets “OK” from PSC on Rate Hike, Sparking Protests From Environmentalists
The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for gas usage in the state on Aug 15, which will affect people in Brooklyn and parts of Queens. The PSC determined that the rate increases were necessary and consistent with Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The three-year plan...
’90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fair’s opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. That’s not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,” and “Limbo Rock,” kicked things off this year’s free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesday’s crowds.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Albany County Executive McCoy dismisses speculation about Airport Authority CEO Position
Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy has publicly stated that he is not considering the CEO position at the Albany County Airport Authority The post Albany County Executive McCoy dismisses speculation about Airport Authority CEO Position first appeared on Spotlight News.
Union introduces Tony Maci as women’s head hockey coach
Josh Sciba left Union to become an assistant with PWHL New York just a month ago, leaving the Garnet Chargers women hockey program with a vacancy at the head coaching position late into the offseason. Union moved quickly, hiring their new leading man Tony Maci three weeks ago, introducing him Tuesday.
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