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Central Hudson Utility Rate Hikes: What You Need to Know
Residents across the Hudson Valley are facing higher living costs as of Aug. 1, as Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has increased rates for both gas and electricity. The rate hikes, effective through June 2025, will result in electric bills rising by 7.85%, adding about $12.65 per month for the average consumer, and natural gas bills increasing by 9.19%, or approximately $12.25 per month. However, in Pine Plains, the utility provides only electricity.
New Yorkers Shine as One of the Most Charitable States
Have you ever wondered how charitable your fellow New Yorkers are? A recent study surveyed Americans from all across the country to find out where the most charitable people live. I'm happy to say that New York has some pretty good numbers!. According to the study, over half (53%) of...
Popular Restaurant Closing Upstate New York Location Soon
A restaurant and pub with a location in the Hudson Valley, has announced it will be closing one of its seven New York locations this month. One of the more affordable family-friendly restaurants in New York, Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub has announced that they will be permanently closing an upstate New York location "due to many factors".
Upstate New York To Host Major Festival For Twilight Zone Anniversary
Rod Serling was the host of The Twilight Zone and also wrote the episodes. The Rod Serling Archive mentioned that Serling was born in Syracuse, NY and he moved with his family to Binghamton, NY. They also explained that Serling served in the military before going to college in Ohio and later working in New York City.
UB, Kaleida Health neurosurgeons perform first-of-its-kind surgery in Western New York
The pain was excruciating. “It got to the point where I couldn’t walk and I was crawling around. I didn’t think I’d ever get any quality of life back,” says Patricia Lipowicz. But then, earlier this month, neurosurgeons from UB and Kaleida Health performed a groundbreaking...
A CNY food legend joins NYS Fair vendor lineup. See what else is new and who dropped out
A legendary Central New York food vendor will make its New York State Fair debut this year. So will a couple of stands serving tacos and one offering chocolate fondue. Meanwhile, a few long-time favorites are dropping out, including the stand once known as the home of the Kangaroo Spiedie and one of the fair’s notable wine slushie purveyors.
Illegal Boating Crackdown In Upstate New York
Over the weekend, the DEC searched for illegal boating in the Hudson Valley. At least one person was ticketed. On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the latest edition of its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions."
Work being done to upgrade electrical poles across NYS
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 45,000 Electrical poles across New York State are expected to be upgraded as part of a $2.1 billion investment from the Reliable Energy NY Plan. According to NYSEG and RG&E, the companies will be making these upgrades through 2026. Just last year in 2023, the companies said work was done to […]
Big Lots closing 143 stores, including 1 in Upstate NY (see list)
Update: Big Lots is closing more stores, including two in Central New York. See the full list of closures in New York state. Big Lots is closing 143 stores nationwide as it faces a “challenging consumer environment.”. The discount retail chain said last month it would close 35 to...
More deli meats linked to Listeria outbreak, Klepack says
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — An outbreak of Listeria is getting worse. Tompkins County Whole Health says 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country deli products are now linked to a nationwide outbreak, with cases reported in New York. Medical Director Doctor William Klepack says you can’t see listeria.
Advocates urge Gov. Hochul to sign drug affordability bill
ALBANY, NY (WENY)--ADVOCATES AND LAWMAKERS ARE CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN A BILL THAT WOULD HELP NEW YORKERS WITH THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS AND UTILITY BILLS. “With these extreme weather patterns, all of us are feeling it but we know where the dire consequences end up are those seniors as well as those who have other underlying health issues,” said Assembly Member Pat Fahy (D-Assembly District 109).
Trump loses appeal of gag order in New York "hush money" case
A gag order put in place before former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will remain through his sentencing in September, an appeals court ruled Thursday.Trump has repeatedly challenged the order, which currently bars him from commenting publicly on prosecutors and court staff involved in the case, and their families. It originally also prevented him from talking about witnesses and jurors, but those restrictions were removed shortly after Trump's May 30 felony conviction.Trump has been free to criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Justice Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over the case.The Republican presidential nominee's latest challenge...
Coddington nets over $5M, Keuka Lake Wine tour named best, NY closed illegal weed shops
Good morning and happy Friday ☀️ Congratulations on making it through another week. 🥳 I hope it was productive or relaxing for you. Regardless, I’ll be sharing some local love from the Ithaca area with you later on in this newsletter to help you kick the weekend off right. ...