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On one night, two places in the Northeast get hit with 1-in-1,000 year rainfall
In two places on the same night, the storm that deluged the Northeast this weekend dumped rain at or near rates that should be expected only once in a thousand years. The storm killed at least three people and caused widespread flooding. It dropped about 10 inches of rain over 12 hours on Sunday in parts of Connecticut including Oxford and Southbury. About 35 miles away, about 6.7 inches of rain fell in three hours on Sunday night in Stony Brook, New York. Both are measures that would have roughly a 0.1% chance of happening in a year, according to federal rainfall probability data.
George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Tossed by New York Judge
The late night host's commissioned "Will Santos Say It" videos are protected by the doctrine of "fair use" The post George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Tossed by New York Judge appeared first on TheWrap.
Football: Marlboro was among the first local teams to begin preseason practice this week
MARLBORO - The group sprinted excitedly across the court, belting out chants and hyping themselves up as they gathered for a huddle toward the far corner. It almost resembled the pregame routine of a basketball team, minutes before tipoff. But this was the Marlboro football team, three weeks before kickoff. A passing thunderstorm interrupted...
Oysters Are Being Recalled In 9 States Due To Possible Bacteria Contamination, FDA Warns
Oysters have shipped to restaurants and retailers in nine different states have been recalled after it was discovered they may be contaminated with Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps at best, and life...
New York State Has Billions In Unclaimed Funds
New York State has billions of dollars in unclaimed funds and some of that money could be yours. Currently, the state has over $19 billion dollars in unclaimed funds and they are looking to give ti back to the rightful owners. On average, New York State returns around $1.5 million...
These Capital Region schools are going phone-free
Several school districts in the Capital Region are changing their policies to restrict cell phones for students during the school day. As many districts have said, this will allow for a more focused, educational experience in the classroom.
Emergency Declaration Issued For 18 Upstate New York Counties
An "emergency declaration" was just issued to help 18 counties in New York "recover and rebuild." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue an "emergency declaration" in nearly 20 counties across New York State. Governor Hochul Directs Department Of Environmental Conservation...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Harvey Weinstein to remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
NEW YORK - Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there.But after the New York case is complete, he will return to California to serve his pending 16-year sentence for a separate rape conviction there first, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said in a statement."Today, defendant Harvey Weinstein was formally arraigned on a governor's warrant issued by Governor Kathy Hochul, who exercised her authority for him to...
Upstate experts say new species of ticks are starting to show up in central NY
Upstate Medical University tick experts are finding new kinds of ticks migrating to parts of upstate New York. Deer ticks continue to be the most common kind of ticks you’ll find across the state. But climate change and human behavior are responsible for some new tick varieties turning up in Dr. Saravanan Thangamani’s tick lab in Syracuse.
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...
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