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Another Earthquake, 2nd In Days, Rocks Parts Of Upstate New York
Should New Yorkers get ready for more earthquakes? Two rocked parts of Upstate New York just days apart. Many New York State residents were woken up Saturday morning to their homes shaking. Earthquake In Henderson, New York. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the earthquake. It struck near Henderson, New...
New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
What age can kids be left home alone in New York?
Now that school is officially out for Rochester students, what are working parents to do with their youth? If a child isn't signed up for summer camp, daycare, or a babysitter, some parents might wonder, "Can I leave my kid home alone?" Others might consider the legal ramifications of leaving a child home alone. And what age is too young?
New York State’s “Over 8″ Law Is In Effect
As we begin July, and get ready for the Independence Day holiday, people across New York State are planning their weekend fun! However, before you hit the road, there is one law that you need to be aware of and follow. By all accounts, this should be the busiest Independence...
Your Town Fayetteville-Manlius: Plunge into Ice Age history at Green Lakes State Park
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Did you know that Fayetteville is home to a National Natural Landmark?. While most may know it as a place to cool off in the summer or get a nice tan, Green Lakes State Park has a much deeper history. According to a geological study conducted...
Upstate New York Drivers, STOP Passing Stopped School Buses!
When will people learn? In case you didn't know the red stop sign on the side of a school bus when blinking red means STOP! Apparently some people can't get it through their thick skulls. Every time a driver passes a stopped school bus a child's life is at risk.
'This statue is staying here, and so are we': pushback on plans to remove Columbus statue
Standing in a group of supporters of the Columbus monument in downtown Syracuse Tuesday, Nick Pirro of the Columbus Monument Corporation said, "This statue isn't going anywhere, and neither are we. The real fight has just begun. It's a fight for art, it's a fight for history, and it's a fight for heritage."
NYC, state officials reveal free ways to get kids off their phones and outside: ‘Don’t scroll through life’
City and state officials urged New York parents Tuesday to get their kids off their phones and outside — and they gave a few suggestions on how to do it. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pools at New York’s state parks will be free to all for the rest of the summer — including at Jones Beach on Long Island, Riverbank State Park in Manhattan, Roberto Clemente State Park Pool in The Bronx and Bear Mountain in the Hudson Valley. The state will also chip in $1.5 million in transportation grants to help get disadvantaged kids to swim lessons at the pools,...
11 Most Populated Counties In New York State
New York State has the fourth biggest population in the United States, only behind California, Texas, and Florida. According to Info Please, based on 2020 U.S. Census data, California has almost twice the population of New York - 39,538,223 (11.91% of the population) compared to 20,201,249 (5.86% of the population).
Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester get $40 million to promote Upstate NY tech corridor, Schumer says
Syracuse, N.Y. — A regional collaboration of Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo has won a $40 million federal grant to boost the semiconductor industry in Upstate New York, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer will formally announce today. The award to the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub follows the designation last year...
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