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17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
New York forest rangers conduct nearly 20 rescues in one week
The New York State DEC responded to more than a dozen calls for help over the course of a week, most of which were in the Adirondacks. One call for a dehydrated hiker in Keene required assistance from a New York State Police helicopter. Another call involved reports of an unresponsive hiker who had passed out in her car at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
FBI raids NY home of Gov. Hochul’s former deputy chief of staff (report)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has searched the New York home of a former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to The New York Times. FBI agents reportedly raided a $3.5 million house on Long Island where Linda Sun, Hochul’s former deputy chief of staff, lives with her husband. An FBI spokesman confirmed the “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity” took place early Tuesday morning, but did not comment further.
New study finds safest drivers in the U.S. — and they’re not in N.Y.
Everyone likes to think they’re safe behind the steering wheel. Some even want to blame entire neighboring states for producing consistently subpar drivers. A recent study by Allstate Insurance showed that while New York’s motorists do well with not speeding, they’re nowhere near the best drivers in the country.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund is running out of money
NEW YORK – New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which helps children injured by medical malpractice, is running out of money. It has enough to keep enrollment open until next spring, but after that, it will need additional funding.Typically, patients who sue for malpractice and win get a substantial award, but in New York, the hospital or doctor found to be negligent is only on the hook for part of the damages. Instead of paying for future costs, New York enrolls these kids into the fund with the promise of a lifetime of care. Sen. Liz Krueger, chair of the...
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.
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island coasts to game one win
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mid-Island manager Joe Calabrese has been saying since the start of all-star play that his club still has not played a complete game. Yet his 10-year-old squad has managed to go undefeated, winning District 24 and Section 3 South titles. Tuesday, in the opening-round of the NY...
The Mesmerizing Northern Lights May Be Visible In NY Early Tomorrow Morning
The Northern Lights, aka Aurora Borealis, is a stunning natural phenomenon that creates an incredible display of color that seems to dance across the sky. Though, sadly, they’re typically only seen in countries closest to the Arctic and Antarctic circles that are often remote–but you may not have to hop on a flight to see them this week! Due to heightened solar activity the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for July 24th, aka we may be seeing the northern lights in NY! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has found that a large Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) is expected to hit the earth’s atmosphere sometime in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24th. This means the potential to see the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky! Here’s everything you need to know about potentially seeing the dazzling Northern Lights display in NY:
Knicks Trade Pitch Would Move Julius Randle for Recent No. 3 Pick & More
The New York Knicks have had an impressive offseason, and more could be on the way as the team could search for future financial flexibility. They also need a backup center after losing Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a proposed trade from Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report,...
Trader Joe’s new Harlem location will open this week
Harlem’s first-ever Trader Joe’s opened on Thursday, July 25, the grocery store announced. The 17,800-square-foot location can be found at 123 West 125th Street, part of a mixed-use development with office space, retail, affordable housing, the headquarters of the National Urban League, and a new museum dedicated to the civil rights movement.
Early Morning Dispute Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized
An early morning dispute outside Rudy’s Bar and Grill on 9th Avenue resulted in two men being hospitalized. Police are asking for help in identifying a man who was riding a moped on the sidewalk who allegedly punched the victims. At lunchtime today, police were still cordoning off the area outside the Hell’s Kitchen dive […] The post Early Morning Dispute Outside Rudy’s Bar on 9th Avenue Leaves Two Hospitalized appeared first on W42ST.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
Many New York Fishing Records Broken After 220 Pound Fish Found
A record fishing summer continues in New York State after a fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds was caught in the Hudson River. The New York State DEC says another fishing record was set. DEC Announces 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Largemouth Bass Breaks 37-Year-Old State Record. The DEC announced this...
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
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