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Day 9 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — We’re going to milk this one for all it’s worth. After all, it’s the 47th annual Dairy Day at the New York State Fair. Today’s the day where milk-producing bovine are the real heroes of the fairgrounds, and we lactose-intolerants just eyeball the butter sculpture while “udder” people guzzle 25-cent cups of moo juice.
50,700 come out on Day 8 of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Day 8 of the 2024 New York State Fair drew 50,700 people to the fairgrounds on Wednesday. Total attendance now stands at just under 500,000 with five days remaining. Thursday is Armed Forces Day. Members of the military will be given free admission with a military...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
NYS wastewater surveillance system receives award
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—At the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center in Albany, wastewater samples from around the state are being tested for diseases. “It’s a powerful tool,” explained Dr. Kirsten St. George, Chief of Viral Diseases at the Wadsworth Center.” It’s actually been in use around the world for decades for other purposes. […]
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
Basking Ridge chapter of The Alliance Of Youth Leaders In The United States (AYLUS) Honored by Bernards Township Committee
The Basking Ridge chapter of The Alliance Of Youth Leaders In The United States (AYLUS) was recognized Tuesday, August 27 2024 at the Bernards Township Committee meeting. The township recognized AYLUS Basking Ridge for their “service to the community, their exceptional leadership, and their enduring commitment to making a positive difference in Bernards Township, and beyond.” The Bernards Township Town Council members expressed their gratitude. Township Committeewoman Ana Duarte McCarthy thanked the group for their “outstanding and exceptional work.” Deputy Mayor Janice M. Fields added that the actions of AYLUS Basking Ridge are “honorable” and noted that...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Long Island Paralympic swimmer returns to compete in Paris
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — One fierce competitor you’re going to want to watch is New York’s very own Anastasia Pagonis. The Paralympic blind swimmer from Long Island suddenly lost her vision as a young teenager. Anastasia attended the Tokyo Games in 2020 and brought home gold and silver medals. But what she’s doing outside […]
New Jersey, California residents snap up NYC real estate as international demand slides
Non-New Yorkers are diving into New York City’s real estate market—and most are from just across the Hudson River. Buyers who live outside of NYC purchased 23 percent of all properties in the city in the first half of the year, with New Jersey residents closing the most deals, according to a report from PropertyShark. That’s an increase from the same period a decade ago, when non-New Yorkers purchased 19 percent of the city’s residential real estate.
‘I just want to go to bed’: Dan Evans outlasts Karen Khachanov in longest US Open match in history
Britain’s Dan Evans outlasted Karen Khachanov in the longest match in US Open in history on Tuesday, holding off the Russian in a mammoth five-set epic which lasted for five hours and 35 minutes.
Emotional first meeting between teen leukemia survivor and his life-saving bone marrow donor touches hearts online
For 18-year-old leukemia survivor Elijah John, meeting his life-saving bone marrow donor was a moment he once thought might never come. On a sunny afternoon at Manhattan’s Pier 57 on Saturday, the Brooklyn native and his family gathered to finally meet Nicholas Miranda-Newberry, the man who saved Elijah John’s life three years ago.
Grand jury indicts Long Island mother accused of killing son in wrong-way crash
A grand jury has voted to indict the Long Island mother accused of causing a wrong-way crash that killed her 9-year-old son.Kerri Bedrick was arrested on August 22 after ending up in a head-on collision after driving in the wrong direction for miles on the Southern State Parkway.The new charges against Bedrick will likely be unsealed next week but prosecutors told the judge they would seek homicide charges.Bedrick pleaded not guilty to multiple charges last week, including felony aggravated DWI and operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs.Her attorney claims she was on medication that was prescribed to her -...
Yankees News: Anthony Rizzo timeline, Ian Hamilton, unacceptable Patrick Corbin loss
Before we talk about Tuesday night's disgusting loss to the Washington Nationals, we'll dive into some pertinent New York Yankees updates that should have a major impact on the month of September as well as the postseason. Manager Aaron Boone made his weekly appearance on Talkin' Yanks and was asked...
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