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Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, July 20-July 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Madison County reported from July 20 to July 26. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,296-square-foot home on South Hamilton Road in Hamilton that sold for $210,000.
Massive Explosion Rocks New York State Home
There was a fatal explosion that has rocked Central New York State and has people shook up in nearby neighborhoods. According to multiple reports, a propane leak may have been the cause of the blast that flattened the home and took one life and has another person in the hospital.
Is climate change behind our increase in tornadoes?
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – New York State has experienced a record number of tornadoes in the month of July. As of July 26, there have been 22 confirmed tornadoes, more than any other July since accurate tornado records started in 1951. Is climate change at play in this year’s increase? The answer is: the jury […]
$1000 Checks Coming To Residents In New York?
Soon New Yorkers will be running out to grab the mail. According to their website, The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will mail out STAR rebate checks over the next several months. The School Tax Relief program or STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Check out all the events occuring in Central New York this weekend
Enjoy the beautiful weather in Central New York with any of the many events going on this weekend!. The Oswego Harborfest continues until Sunday, July 28. The event is free admission and featured vendors, music performances, and attractions. The festival has been around since 1988 and typically sees 75,000 annual guests.
Meeder's Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
State Senator George Borrello presented the New York State Historic Business award to Meeders Restaurant in Ripley to celebrate their incorporation into New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities' history. Borrello nominated Meeder's Restaurant to the registry in 2023 in recognition of their role in helping shape the history, heritage, and identity of the Ripley community.
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
New York state will ban realistic active shooter drills in schools
NEW YORK – New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools.In a recent meeting, the state Board of Regents agreed with parents, activists and lawmakers who claimed the drills traumatize children and normalize violence.How schools in New York will prepare students for active shooter situationsNew rules will take effect at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. In the future, schools will use age-appropriate methods that do not include the use of actors, props or violent depictions during school hours.Schools will also be required to alert parents and guardians that the drill will be taking place at least...
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