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Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
New York State Unveils First Veterans Mobile Outreach Center at The Great New York State Fair
New York State has launched its first-ever Veterans Mobile Outreach Center, marking a significant advancement in how the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) supports Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families. The inaugural Mobile Outreach Center is currently stationed at The Great New York State Fair, offering immediate assistance to attendees.
N.Y. reparations study takes shape at second meeting
The commission studying reparations for the consequences of New York's role in the slave trade remains in the administrative phase, but members said Tuesday they expect to start the difficult conversations this fall — with little time to spare. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies met this week...
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
These 12 food vendors have been at the NYS Fair for 25 years or longer. Which is the oldest?
For an event steeped in a long tradition, it’s perfectly reasonable question: Who (or what) is the oldest food vendor at the New York State Fair?. That hasn’t always been easy to answer. In some cases it’s because stands have changed names or locations, moved on to new generations of owners or created whole new menu options.
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
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 […]
Results Are in on Virus That Shut Down Baby Goat Cuddling at New York State Fair
The results are in on that baby goat that got a family booted from the New York State Fair an hour before gates opened. Justin & Lauren Steinmetz spent months preparing for the 13 days at the Fair, which cost them their life savings. On the morning of opening day, a vet performing routine health checks said one goat may have a virus.
The Truth Behind New York’s Invasive and Toxic Worm
There's a toxic predator in New York... but is the problem really as serious as media outlets would lead us to believe?. While the term "invasive" rightfully sets off alarm bells for many New Yorkers, it can be important to understand how invasive. The massive influx of spongy moth caterpillars earlier this year, for instance, posed a serious threat to many local trees... but what about a predatory worm?
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center announces 2024 lecture series
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs Public Library are set to start their new Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series. The 2024 series is designed to highlight different parts of the city's history, culture and traditions.
City Eyes New $25 Million Police Station
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The city of Saratoga Springs is exploring building a new police station to replace its current home in the basement of City Hall which has served as its headquarters for nearly 150 years. “The discussions are preliminary but it’s clear that eventually we need to plan...
Massive 82,000 Sq. Feet Reptile Expo Coming to Albany This Fall
Some slither, others creep and crawl, and their ominous presence is usually felt before it is seen!. But that's part of the mystery and curiosity of lizards, dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes—all of whom belong to the ancient and stout class of animals known as reptiles. The Capital District...
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...
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...
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Is a Massive Cooldown Heading to Central New York Next Week?
Looks like it's almost time for us to break out the cozy sweaters and start thinking of fall colors. Labor Day weekend is upon us, and a chilly cold front may be following close behind. Several forecasters are closely watching another stream of arctic air that could blow across Central...
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
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