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Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of the 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.
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.
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...
Wanted By New York State Police, Do You Know This Person?
New York State Police are asking the public for any information regarding the identity of an individual suspected of burglary from earlier this month. The picture below doesn't offer a lot of information but perhaps you will see something that you recognize. Scroll down to see more information regarding this...
New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The head of the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) says that they don’t plan to finish reviewing 2023 applications for those wanting to enter the recreational marijuana market until sometime in 2025. Felicia Reid, acting director of the OCM, told Spectrum News 1 that there are still 600 applications pending for marijuana retailers … Continue reading The post New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
Hundreds gather at NYS Fair to honor fallen officers on Law Enforcement Day
Geddes, N.Y. — Hundreds of law enforcement officers, politicians and dignitaries from throughout New York gathered at the State Fair on Monday for a ceremony honoring fallen officers. The noontime event outside the Horticulture Building began as Syracuse police officers, Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies and state troopers followed Syracuse...
Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...
NY weather: Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Suffolk County Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Suffolk County. Brace for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of...
Concerns arise over New York’s timeline for school districts to fully transition to electric bus fleets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Next week, kids across the region will be heading back to school. While most of them will be getting picked up by a traditional diesel-powered yellow school bus, some may have a quieter ride. While most local districts still don’t have a single electric school bus,...
Weather’s role in nation-wide blood shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — According to the American Red Cross, blood inventory dropped 25% in July. In response, the organization declared an emergency blood shortage, but officials emphasized that it’s not unusual for this time of year. “We anticipate that in the summer months, especially here in the Northeast where summer is short, and a […]
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and...
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