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Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Saturday “Big Money” Powerball Winner In New York
Saturday was a good night for one Powerball player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning ticket from Saturday's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball, plus the ticket had...
Mount Greylock School Committee Taking Two Years to Find Superintendent
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The last time the Mount Greylock Regional School District looked for a permanent superintendent, the search process lasted 20 days. This time, the School Committee wants to take two years. On Thursday, the committee decided on a vote of 6-0 to formally begin a search for...
Mold Found in Wahconah High Auditorium
DALTON, Mass. — The Central Berkshire Regional School District is investigating what has caused penicillium, a type of mold, to grow on the walls of Wahconah Regional High School's auditorium. The district filed a claim with its insurance company and anticipated the mold would be completely remediated by the...
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. About 388,000 people have visited the Fair so far this year, as...
Hochul Attends Pre-Shabbat Reception
Rabbi Marc Schneier welcomed New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul to the Hamptons Synagogue in Westhampton Beach for her annual visit, marked by a pre-Shabbat cocktail reception. Dan’s Papers President, Victoria Schneps, presented the governor a “Vicki” statuette for the Powerful Women on the East End Award.
Cornell works to keep NYS Fair cattle avian flu free
In the past few years, veterinarians were primarily concerned with how the avian flu affected the poultry population, but their research expanded in March when a cow tested positive for the virus in the Texas panhandle. Elisha Frye, an assistant professor of practice at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine,...
Town Supervisors hold regularly scheduled meeting
Town Supervisors from around the County held their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night in German Flatts. They invited county legislators, mayors, and clerks to join them for a BBQ dinner as well. Dan Casler, Town Supervisor for the Town of Little Falls, led the group and said, “I’m pleased...
Horseheads fishermen win state crowns at Bassmaster Classic
SYRACUSE (WETM) – Some talented fishermen brought home top honors in the state this past week. Four area Horseheads fisherman earned first place in the annual Bassmaster NY State Junior & High School Classic event held at Onondaga Lake in Syracuse. In the high school division, Beckett Kraft and Grant Edwards won for Horseheads High […]
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
Man Arrested Outside New York State Fair With AR-15
A North Carolina man was arrested with an assault weapon outside of the New York State Fair. A 34-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested outside of the New York State Fair on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Curtis D. Young was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a 3rd degree class “D” felony. New York State Troopers observed Young acting suspiciously after exiting his truck on the exit ramp from I-690 at State Fair Boulevard. During an interview with State Police, he admitted that he had an AR-15 and a 30-round magazine inside of his truck.
NY weather: Look for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Suffolk County Monday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:08 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Suffolk County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 6:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Stony Brook, moving south at...
Ticketing system glitch leads to free entry for some at New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Some New York State Fair-goers got in for free on Saturday following issues with the fair’s ticketing system. News10NBC’s Syracuse affiliate reports the ticketing system operated by Etix suffered a nationwide outage. Gate attendants had to verify tickets. People in line to buy a...
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