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Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
20 years later: NYSP looking for info on Montgomery County homicide
New York State Police are continuing to investigate a cold case homicide. On July 25, 2004, Brian Galusha, 30, was found severely injured on North Green Road in Charleston (Fultonville) and later died at Albany Medical Center.
Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
The low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has added two weekly non-stop flights to Charlotte. Flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 7, 2024. Prices start at $62 one way. Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said:. We are proud to announce a new nonstop route between ALB and Charlotte /...
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
Town of Ulster officials hear concerns over outdoor events venue plan
Neighbors took opposing sides during an Ulster Town Board public hearing for a proposed outdoor events space dubbed Venue on the Hill last week. Some are concerned about noise and traffic, while others adopted more of a live-and-let-live perspective. In a project description dated January 22, 2024, Joshua Ortman described...
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair
The 93rd Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair on July 27 is a home-town party celebrating Woodstock as a center of the arts: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, fiction, nonfiction, pottery — “all the arts for which Woodstock is known.”. This year’s theme is: “Library Fair Eras 1931-2024”. The...
Woodstock government seeks website improvements
Woodstock’s town board this month heard two presentations, one by Colorado-based TownCloud, which specializes in web presences for municipalities, and the other from TextMyGov, a company that facilitates mass text alerts to update residents about issues and concerns. Woodstock hopes to get a website that will make it easier...
Bird-on-a-Cliff presents its 29th summer of outdoor shows in Woodstock
“O time, thou must untangle this, not I. So says Viola in Twelfth Night, the Shakespeare comedy that also includes the famous line, “If music be the food of love, play on.” Hear these and other immortal words at the Comeau property in Woodstock, where Bird-on-a-Cliff Theatre Company performs the play on the Elizabethan outdoor stage at 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 26 through September 1.
Oklahoma woman sentenced in fatal 2023 drunk driving crash in Newburgh
An Oklahoma woman was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for killing a Kingston woman in a drunk driving crash last year in Newburgh. Nicholle Hoke, 45, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sentenced in Orange County Court to four to 12 years in prison following her guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide. Hoke...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
NO Gas Mowers/Blowers This Fall For New York State?
The fall is just a few weeks away and, as August begins, there are reports that New York State won't be using gas powered equipment for fall cleanup. There are few things that remind you fall is here as much as the sound of a gas powered leaf blower buzzing on a crisp day. But that sound will be a thing of the past in various New York State parks.
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
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