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Kourtney Kardashian ‘Looks Ridiculous’ Walking Streets In T-Shirt & Thigh-Highs
Kourtney Kardashian received lukewarm feedback as she channeled her inner grunge girl while enjoying an NYC outing with husband Travis Barker. In September 2022, the 45-year-old reality star strolled the Big Apple’s streets with her Blink 182 drummer husband, doing so as the couple made headlines for pausing IVF treatments.
New York State Residents Should Prepare Now For More Hurricanes
Following destruction from the remnants of Hurricane Debby, New York officials say New Yorkers should brace for more hurricanes this summer. Debby was a hurricane when it hit Florida last week. It was a Tropical Depression when it hit New York State. Tropical Storm Debby In Hudson Valley. The remnants...
AAA: Gas prices could drop after Tropical Storm Debby
SYRACUSE, N.Y — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.44, as of Tuesday, August 13, down three cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.85. The New York State average is $3.56, down two cents from last week. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.
Sweets Sold At Target, Walmart In New York State May Kill
Over 30 recalled products sold in popular stores across the Empire State now come with the FDA's highest-risk factor, because eating the candy may lead to "death." In May, Hudson Valley Post reported about the candy recall. The FDA just updated the recall and gave the recall the highest risk level.
Chemical Used In Rocket Fuel Widespread In Food Sold In New York
Top health officials claim rocket fuel that's linked to "serious health issues" is "contaminating our food and water." That's according to Consumer Reports, which actually states "rocket fuel has been contaminating our food and water for years." Chemical Used In Rocket Fuel Found In Many Food Products. Perchlorate is a...
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
Photos show the Northern Lights over New York
NEW YORK -- The Northern Lights were visible over New York late Sunday into Monday, as the Perseid meteor shower also started to peak.Stargazers may have another chance to see the show late Monday night into Tuesday. Photos show Northern Lights over New YorkPhotographer Fatih Aktas captured these images of the Northern Lights over parts of New York. You can see the colorful lights of Aurora Borealis and the meteor shower streaking through the sky.Perseid Meteor Shower peaks overnightThe Perseid meteor shower appears every summer from mid-July through August. It started to peak over the weekend and is expected to be visible for a couple more nights. The best time to see a meteor shower is during the pre-dawn hours, roughly between midnight and 5 a.m. For the best views, head to wide open spaces far away from light pollution.State parks on Long Island will stay open late Monday into Tuesday for those hoping to see the show.
Newsworthy Notes from the week
Peekskill Ambulance Corps receives Narcan kits to save lives. New York State Senator Pete Harckham delivered over 100 emergency naloxone kits on July 29 to the Peekskill Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where Chief Steven Sniffen, President and Life Member Fran Deak, and other officers accepted the delivery of the life-saving medication.
Hochul tours devastation in upstate NY after Tropical Storm Debby hits hard
The Cliff Moss farm in Canisteo lost 400 acres of corn, 200 acres of soybeans, hundreds of acres of hay and essential equipment in Friday's flash flood, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Sunday. Hochul got a first-hand view of the devastation left in Steuben County by Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the Southern...
In July, New York Sportsbooks reported $140.9 million in sports betting revenue
For New York’s numbers in July, the state Gaming Commission reported $140.9 million in sports betting revenue. That was fueled by a collective 11.1% hold from the nine mobile sportsbooks. Additionally, New York’s overall win rate was also 11.1%. Their fourth-highest total in 31 months of legal betting in New York. The $1.27 billion total handle was up 31% compared to the numbers this time in 2023. New York’s figures in July 2023 were the only time in the last 24 months that bettors failed to wager at least $1 billion. Revenue was also up 33.5% compared to July 2023. It was the third time in as many years that New York’s mobile betting market finished with at least a 9.1% hold. The state’s four retail sportsbooks all shared a strong month, combining for a 13.3% hold. Nearly $4 million was wagered via mobile sportsbooks in July 2024.
Massive Cool Down For Portions Of New York State
Although there is plenty of summer left, portions of New York State are waking up to a cool down that feels like fall!. The New York State Fair is just a few days away and many are planning their end of summer road trips. August is one of the most exciting months that is filled with outdoor events here in the Empire State.
Big Money Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
It was a lucky night for one Powerball player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning Powerball ticket from Monday's drawing was sold in New York State. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball number which means...
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