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Lake Placid’s 2024-2025 Season: A Showcase Of Global Sports Events
Lake Placid is set to shine as a premier destination for international sports during the 2024-2025 season. The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) has announced an impressive lineup of World Cup events and World Championships that will showcase the region’s sports facilities and rich history.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Two Vermont pro mountain bikers tour brand new course in Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The Union Cycliste International (UCI) World Series has races far from the homes of northeaster pro mountain bike riders. Lake Placid is changing that this race season. Over the summer, Mt Van Hoevenberg, a sliding and skiing venue in the Olympic village, is constructing a...
Monarch Festival returns to Paul Smith’s College VIC on Aug. 31
On Saturday, Aug. 31, Paul Smith’s College VIC will hold its annual Monarch Festival. The festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the beauty and the wonder of monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long migration each fall. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., festival goers can enjoy activities such as monarch tagging and releases, family-friendly crafts, fun educational sessions, pollinator garden tours, live music, story-telling, food, and more. As part of the festival, guests can visit the Breck Chapin Memorial Native Species Butterfly House, which features butterflies and moths in all stages of development.
Victor angler Casey Smith wins Toyota Series at St. Lawrence River Presented by FX Custom Rods
MASSENA, N.Y. – Pro Casey Smith of Victor, New York, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 26 pounds, 4 ounces to win the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at St. Lawrence River Presented by FX Custom Rods and earn the top payout of $39,750. Taking...
Courtland Street Cemetery historical marker unveiled
“They died not on a battlefield, but in a makeshift hospital lying on planks and pine boughs,” says Lisa Anderson. “They died from disease with little hope of comfort or cure, and this hillside, overlooking the lake, was their final resting place for nearly two and a half centuries.” Anderson, Curator of Bioarchaeology at the New York State Museum, was speaking at the dedication ceremony for the historical marker that was unveiled Saturday morning at the Courtland Street Cemetery in the Village of Lake George.
Lottery ticket winner sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Check your tickets, you may be a winner. The New York Lottery announced that a recent TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. In the August 25 TAKE 5 evening drawing, a winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. The winning ticket came from the B-Rite Food Market Inc. store located on Clinton Street. The ticket was worth $28,542.
Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing; and why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy: coming up on "Connections," Monday, August 26, 2024
12:00: Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing. 1:00: Why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy. The minority bloc on Rochester City Council is focused on housing, and they want Rochester to opt-in to legislation known as the Good Cause Eviction Law. The law is meant to make sure that landlords have a justified reason for evicting a tenant. They discuss how they view the housing crisis, and what city government can do to make housing more affordable and accessible. Our guests:
Cat, dog adoptions 50% off all week at Long Island pet shelter
Adoption fees at North Shore Animal League America normally range between $100 and $375, but are 50% off this week. The "Clear the Shelters" event continues through Labor Day — Monday, Sept. 2 [ more › ]
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the projects. The funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Law. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities. This financial assistance...
Bride suffers head injury after getting her dress caught in golf cart wheel, authorities say
THORNTON, N.H. — A bride who was getting ready for her ceremony was sent to the hospital after suffering a head injury in Thorton on Friday, authorities said. Campton-Thorton fire Chief Daniel Defosses said emergency personnel responded to Pemi River Road in Thorton near Owl's Nest Friday afternoon for a report that a bride was injured after getting part of her dress stuck in a golf cart wheel.
Frequent flooding in Vt. threatens the future of historic settlement patterns
A series of catastrophic floods over the past 14 months is raising new questions about how, and whether, Vermonters can coexist with the rivers they live by. Until the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 30, Andy Poginy’s backyard in Lyndonville was an idyllic rural sanctuary. “Where we are...
Maine and New Hampshire Have the Lowest Crime Rates in the US
New Hampshire and Maine are not just about stunning fall foliage and killer lobster rolls; we also boast some of the lowest crime rates in the entire U.S. If you’re tired of hearing about crime stats that sound like they’re out of a crime-drama movie script, these two states are where you want to be.
Washington County man seriously injured in three-vehicle crash in Vermont
Vermont State Police tell us that a man from Granville in Washington County is seriously injured after a crash involving three vehicles on Saturday afternoon. Troopers responded to the crash on Route 22A in Addison County, VT around 1:30 p.m. The first vehicle struck the rear driver side door of...
Suspect at large after ATV chase in Alburgh
ALBURGH — A Vermont Fish and Wildlife Game Warden’s attempt to stop an ATV and dirt bike for registration and highway use violations turned into a pursuit on Aug. 24, at approximately 2:45 p.m., leading to an ongoing search for one of the operators. The incident began on...
AAA: Gas prices are down across the region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35 on Monday, August 26, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.82. The New York State average is $3.50, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.
New York State Dad's 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year.
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