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New York gets ‘historic’ $12B in federal funds for tunnel project
(The Center Square) — New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Monday that it had signed...
Day 4 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Just as fans started piling into Suburban Park in the back of the New York State Fairgrounds to see TLC perform at 8 p.m., the popular 1990s R&B group announced they had to cancel. One of the members had a nasty case of food poisoning. Yes,...
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...
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...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Top stories rewind: Looking back at the week of 8/19
(CortacaToday) — Here’s a look back at the top stories in Cortland and Tompkins Counties from this week:. Ithaca Common Council OKs homeless encampment coordinator: The position of homeless encampment coordinator was recently approved by the Common Council, which City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff tells WHCU will be a big help. Read the full story here.
Town of Nichols to celebrate 200 years with ‘Old Home Days’ celebration
The Town of Nichols is celebrating its 200th birthday this year; it was incorporated on March 23, 1824. The 2024 Nichols Bicentennial Committee was established to celebrate Nichols’ birthday, and together with the Nichols Fire Department is hosting the Nichols Old Home Day on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
Loblaw launching ‘No Name’ store with lower prices in St. Catharines
Loblaw is launching a new ultra-discount grocery concept in Ontario, starting with No Name stores in St. Catharines, Windsor, and Brockville this September. These stores will offer lower prices by cutting back on extras, with limited marketing and operating hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The location is St. Catharines appears to be in the Boston Pizza plaza at 333 Ontario Street.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
‘Extremely serious’ equine virus that can spread to humans found in multiple N.Y. counties; state Department of Health issues warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The presence of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in numerous horses across many counties in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is a rare yet “extremely serious,” and is capable of being spread by mosquitoes...
100 people become U.S. citizens at the New York State Fair
Geddes, N.Y. -- One hundred people became U.S. citizens Friday at the New York State Fair. Administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial District, Deborah H. Karalunas, presided over the naturalization ceremony, which took place at 11 a.m. at Daniella’s Steakhouse. If you purchase a product or register for an...
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
NY State Fair baby goat exhibit shut down to prevent spread of contagious virus
Hours before the annual State Fair opened this week in Syracuse, a veterinarian from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets intercepted the highly anticipated union of 100 baby goats on the verge of snuggling with hundreds of children and their families. Turns out, the routine inspection that...
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