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Megan Moroney draws 2nd largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history (review, set list)
If you saw Megan Moroney perform at the New York State Fair Monday night, consider yourself “Lucky.”. The “Tennessee Orange” singer drew 47,000 fans to the Suburban Park stage, the second largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history. Fellow country artist Lainey Wilson holds the current record with a crowd of 53,200 at the same stage last year.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
NYSPHSAA to add shot clocks to boys and girls lacrosse
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A major change will be coming to high school lacrosse in 2025. NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas announced a new change to high school lacrosse, on Monday. According to a post on “X,” Zayas shared that New York State will be the first to implement an experimental shot clock for […]
New Jersey company expands recall of lead-tainted cinnamon
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, has expanded its recall of ground cinnamon to include its Gutierrez brand in addition to El Servidor Corp. brand. The cinnamon has been found to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of...
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...
‘No Kid Hungry’ Summer EBT deadline is quickly approaching
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – No Kid Hungry New York is encouraging families to apply for the federal Summer EBT program as the deadline on September 3 draws closer. The program provides eligible families with a one-time installment of $120 per child on their EBT cards to replace the cost of meals received at school in […]
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
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.
New York Parents “Tricked” Into Buying Unhealthy Supermarket Food
Around 60 percent of food for newborns and toddlers doesn't meet nutrition standards. That's according to the results of a new study that's leaving parents terrified. The findings were published last week in the in the journal Nutrients. Researchers tested over 650 products sold in the top 10 grocery chains...
New York City begins spraying for West Nile virus
NEW YORK -- If you haven't noticed them already, you may see trucks driving through your New York City neighborhood to spray for mosquitos.It's all in an effort to reduce the risk of West Nile virus. The season in the city typically runs from May to October.Here are the parts of the city that are being sprayedThere have been six severe cases in the city so far this year. In an effort to reduce the risk, the Department of Health has its trucks out until 6 a.m. spraying pesticides in parts of Manhattan. It says a teaspoon per acre will...
National Grid faces statewide protests following rate hike ask
National Grid is asking for its biggest rate hike in several decades. Now, the utility is getting pushback from protests across the state, including central New York. Protesters took to the streets in front of the Syracuse National Grid offices opposing rate hikes in favor of legislation that addresses energy affordability and climate change. Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action of New York organized the protest, which he said is two-pronged.
John Carpenter’s ‘Tales for a HalloweeNight Vol. 10’ and ‘Brooklyn Stories’ Announced
Storm King Publishing just announced two new Halloween releases, officially revealing John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight Vol. 10 will include a new story written by Carpenter himself, plus the new collection Brooklyn Stories also coming to comic shops this Halloween. Read on for today’s full press release.
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