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“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Transcript: Rep. Pat Ryan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 25, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Pat Ryan, Democrat of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 25, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: All right, Congresswoman Lee, thank you for your perspective. For a slightly different one from a fellow Democrat, we are joined now by New York Congressman Pat Ryan. Good morning.REP. PAT RYAN: Hey, how are you doing, Margaret?MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm doing well. You know you were at the DNC this week, speaking on stage. You were one of the very first House Democrats to call out and publicly say Joe...
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...
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
Firefighters battle second alarm fire in Cleveland Township
CLEVELAND TOWNSHIP, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say crews are battling a second-alarm fire in Cleveland Township Sunday afternoon. The Valley Chemical Fire Company and other crews were called to the unit block of Ridge Road shortly after 3:00 p.m. for a reported structure fire. So far, there are no reported injuries. This is a […]
National Warplane Museum’s C-130 “Saigon Lady” Nearing Completion [READY FOR EDITING, GOING LIVE ON 07/25]
The National Warplane Museum, in Geneseo, New York, is home to an expansive and eclectic collection of both historic military and civilian aircraft. Some of the fleet is airworthy, such as the infamous D-Day Vet C-47 “Whiskey 7” and Beechcraft Staggerwing (RNAF Traveller Mk. I.) On the static aircraft side, the NWM boasts some size with a C-119G (ex-RCAF), and a recently acquired C-130A Hercules, now affectionately named “Saigon Lady.”
State Police finding success with 'PSP Tips' program | Cold Case Pennsylvania
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — When it comes to solving crimes, sometimes the best clues come from those not in uniform. "You do your best to investigate these cases," said Lt. Adam Reed of the Pennsylvania State Police. "You talk to witnesses, you collect evidence and look at all the facts. However, you can't be everywhere all at once."
Suspects in North Canton bank robbery arrested in Pennsylvania
Three Canton-area residents who are accused of robbing a bank in Pennsylvania last week are believed to have been involved in robbing the Citizens Bank last month in North Canton, North Canton police said Saturday. North Canton police listed the suspects as Matthew D. Smith, 32; Christopher Lucius, 36 and Latoya Young, 43,...
Top 5 In-State Targets Planning Visits Amid Penn State and West Virginia Showdown
Four-star safety Matt Sieg, a key prospect in Pennsylvania for the 2026 recruiting cycle, will visit Penn State and West Virginia in consecutive weeks. He'll first watch the Nittany Lions in their season opener at West Virginia before returning to Beaver Stadium for their home opener against Bowling Green. Ranked as the No. 12 safety nationally and the third-best player in Pennsylvania, Sieg had an impressive junior season, both offensively and defensively. Penn State currently holds the No. 2 recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, featuring commitments from top talents like Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens.
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...
Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak
In this week’s news quiz: Pennsylvania goes to the DNC, serious security lapses, presidential debate prep and “insulting” cheese. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Precautions Against Tick Bites at Memorial Lake State Park
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, representing the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP), convened at Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to emphasize the importance of safeguarding against Lyme disease and tick bites. Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, stressed the need...
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