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Man accused of killing ex-wife and her boyfriend on Long Island: police
SAINT JAMES, Long Island (PIX11) — A Long Island man is accused of killing his ex-wife and her boyfriend on Wednesday night, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police found two people fatally shot inside a home at 21 Brasswood Rd. in St. James after receiving a call around 11:30 p.m. about a 15-year-old […]
Hochul Declares State of Emergency for Suffolk, Community Rallies Together for Storm Cleanup at Mill Pond
In the wake of the flash floods that ravaged the historic Mill Pond in Stony Brook, community members have come together to initiate cleanup efforts and begin the long process of restoring one of Long Island’s cherished landmarks. The storm, brought on by Hurricane Ernesto’s proximity to the Atlantic coast, unleashed heavy rains that caused catastrophic damage, including the collapse of Harbor Road and the draining of the Mill Pond into Stony Brook Harbor.
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has his […]
Cool start to Labor Day weekend means plenty of room at the beach on the Jersey Shore
Many people in our area are already taking advantage of the long Labor Day weekend before kids go back to school and summer unofficially wraps up.The good news is that this year's getaway is cheaper if you're driving. AAA says average gas prices are hovering around $3.35 a gallon, the lowest since 2021.Gas is the cheapest in New Jersey at $3.23 a gallon, Connecticut's average is $3.38 a gallon, and New York is the most expensive at $3.48 a gallon.The one thing that makes the Jersey Shore attractive is the great weather.Friday was a jacket day for visitors and that...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul signs laws aimed at safer swimming ahead of Labor Day weekend
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A trio of bills Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Friday aim to make swimming safer across New York. The three bills extend a commission formed to prevent childhood drowning, expand education programs focused on drowning dangers, and better align state regulations around pool enclosures with international standards.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
Increase of ‘cat eyes’ weapons being found in Upstate NY airports
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There has been an increase in the number of “cat eyes” being carried to checkpoints in Upstate New York airports. “Cat eyes” are similar to brass knuckles, but they are shaped like a cat — the user would place their fingers through the holes, or “eyes,” and the pointed “ears” become […]
State Fair exhibit helps drivers try DOT’s planned roundabouts
NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — The State Department of Transportation uses the New York State Fair to teach Central New Yorkers how to use the roundabouts planned for the I-81 viaduct replacement project. At a new exhibit inside the Science and Industry Building, State DOT personnel have installed an interactive version of the roundabout […]
The NYS Fair’s newest tempting treat: Wine you can sink your teeth into
Few things are more refreshing on a hot day at the New York State Fair than a Wine Slushie. Now, Wine Gummies could be making a move as the new State Fair pick-me-up. This week, a hot item at the fair has been bags of chewy candies called Fat Frog Red Wine Gummies. They are sold at the three stands at the fair operated by the Montezuma Winery of Seneca Falls.
Parts of New York given federal disaster declaration from July storms
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Federal funding will be coming to a number of New York counties that were affected by the mid-July storms from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that a number of areas, including Lewis and St. Lawrence counties, have been approved for federal disaster aid via a […]
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
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