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Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
The 25 biggest crowds in NYS Fair concert history (updated list)
The biggest crowds in New York State Fair concert history include a mix of country, hip-hop and rock — with a few names appearing in the top 25 twice. Country star Lainey Wilson set a new NYS Fair record with 53,200 fans at Suburban Park in 2023. It’s the largest audience in Syracuse concert history, too, surpassing The Who’s Carrier Dome audience of 47,319 in 1982.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners, including 1 in NYC, score $15K TAKE 5 prizes
Two winners in New York state took home TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth more than $15,000, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top-prize tickets — worth $15,588 — were sold on Aug. 26 for the evening drawing.
Encore Renewable Energy breaks ground on its first New York solar project
Encore Renewable Energy announced today that construction is underway on a 3.6-MW solar array located in Constable, New York. Constable Solar is Encore’s first solar project in New York State and part of nearly 90 MW of solar and energy storage currently under development by Encore in the Empire State. Under New York’s NY-Sun Initiative and VDER program, NYSEG will compensate Encore for the electricity produced from the new array and deliver affordable, reliable and carbon-free energy to their customers.
Heartbreaking: Mom Takes Legal Action Over 17-Hour ER Wait That Cost Her Son’s Life!
A mother from Columbia County is seeking justice for her deceased three-year-old son by suing the Albany Med Health System. She hopes to compel Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would help families like hers receive the compensation they deserve for wrongful deaths. Keri-Sue McManus, who has been...
These Are The Largest Lottery Jackpots In New York History
Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing could be a recording-breaking one here in New York. READ MORE: SEVERAL BIG MONEY WINNING POWERBALL TICKETS SOLD IN NEW YORK OVER THE WEEKEND. The jackpot prize of $575 million dollars would set a new record of the largest jackpot ever won by a New York Resident by almost $100 million dollars.
Facing natural disasters, more 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 […]
Day 7 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — It was a good music day at the New York State Fair. Nearly 47,000 of the 69,394 fairgoers got to see Megan Moroney perform on Suburban Park on Monday night. Before that, thousands filled Chevy Court to see Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone. It was the biggest crowd at this stage so far this year.
Here's the forecast for the last week of August in the mid-Hudson Valley
The beginning of the week in the mid-Hudson Valley is starting out hot and humid, but is expected to get better as the weekend comes closer. Lower temperatures, similar to last week, are predicted for later on this week. Wednesday may bring the most inclement weather across the Poughkeepsie and Middletown areas, according to Lead Meteorologist Brian Frugis of the Albany National Weather Service Office, as well as Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey of the New York National Weather...
NY Education Department seeking input on diploma changes
Albany, N.Y. — The state Education Department is looking for input on plans to potentially change high school diploma requirements. The department has set up a “ThoughtExchange” at https://bit.ly/3jkq4sk to take comments regarding a proposal to change Regents requirements. The deadline to participate is Oct. 6. The...
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...
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 › ]
Emergency Declaration Issued For More Counties In New York State
New York State issued another "Disaster Emergency." Over the weekend, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed an executive order declaring a "Disaster Emergency" for Suffolk County, New York. "Disaster Emergency" On Long Island, New York. The "Disaster Emergency" comes after "record rainfall" fell on the Long Island County on...
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