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New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
The Mad Birders celebrate two-decades of seeking out local birds
A local group of birding enthusiasts – the Mad Birders – has sought out local birds together for two decades. Each year, the group meets for a series of walks through spring and early summer, when birds are most active while breeding. At that time, “they are their most bright, beautiful, colorful selves,” group member Jeannie Elias said.
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
VSP: Body found in reservoir matches description of missing Bennington man
VERMONT (WRGB) — A body found in Sherman Reservoir matches the description of a Bennington man who went missing 10 days ago, according to Vermont State Police. On the morning of August 24th, 2024, the Vermont State Police were notified of an object floating in the Sherman Reservoir. At approximately, 9:47 AM, the State Police located the body of a male floating in the reservoir. The body matched the description of Matthew Housekeeper who was reported missing on August 14th.
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
Home tour of the week: A $619,000 newly constructed home with a spacious primary suite
This home in Colchester has hardwood floors and a kitchen with a breakfast bar and granite countertops. A spacious primary suite and laundry room can be found upstairs. Listed by Jamie Wright, Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman.
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Brattleboro Police investigate a death
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro police are investigating a death. Saturday morning, just before 9, they were called for a report of a person in the water. A male was found dead in the Whetstone Brook, where it passes under Main St. The road was closed to traffic for several...
Two men severely hurt in crash on Rt. 22A in Shoreham
Two men are at University of Vermont Medical Center with severe injuries after a crash on Route 22A in Shoreham. A 47-year-old man from Bomoseen was driving south near the Orwell town line shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vermont State Police say his car crossed the center line, striking a car and a motorcycle. The Bomoseen man and the motorcyclist are the two people who were hurt. No one in the northbound car was injured.
Chapin Orchard bounces back with plentiful harvest after May frost last year
After a surprise May frost devastated crop yields throughout Vermont last year, some farms like Chapin Orchards are seeing a massive comeback. Chapin Orchards Owner Phil Murdock told us that the May 18 temperature drop resulted in a 96% loss in crop. Still, Murdock said “We were able to limp...
Thursday Thunder Road racing action
In a busy night of racing action at the Nations Site of Excitement on Thursday, several drivers came out on top. In the street stocks, Terry Pearce Jr. started and ended the race in first place to win for the second time this season. Stephen Donahue conquered the late models in a race that began […]
Homeowner speaks out, warning residents after car theft
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT) – On Crescent Street in Saratoga Friday morning a man walked the street trying to break into multiple cars. In the video above, you can see the man wearing a hoodie and a mask trying to open multiple cars in a homeowner’s driveway. Unsuccessful...
Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
Vermont wants to buy land in Bennington County that may (or may not) have ties to historic rebellion
No one knows for sure where Daniel Shays and his followers fled after their raid on the U.S. Armory in Springfield, Mass. in 1786. But some historians believe they hid out in the hills of what is now southwestern Vermont near Egg Mountain. And the state of Vermont is ready...
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