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155th Travers Stakes breaks all-sources handle record for New York Racing Association
Travers Day brought more than 47,000 racing fans to the track according to the New York Racing Association. Saturday’s “Mid-Summer Derby” drew passionate racing fans to Saratoga Race Course who were eager to see history made. Saratoga Race Course’s gates opened at 9 a.m. for 14 races...
Great ADK Moose Festival returns Sept. 27-29
INDIAN LAKE | The Great Adirondack Moose Festival, New York State’s first-ever moose-themed festival, offers visitors of all ages a fantastic Adirondack experience. Held in Indian Lake, moose-themed programs will abound the weekend of Sept. 27-29. Visitors to the Indian Lake region for the Moose Festival will enjoy programs,...
New York Parents “Tricked” Into Buying Unhealthy Supermarket Food
Around 60 percent of food for newborns and toddlers doesn't meet nutrition standards. That's according to the results of a new study that's leaving parents terrified. The findings were published last week in the in the journal Nutrients. Researchers tested over 650 products sold in the top 10 grocery chains...
New Chestertown Rotary leader chosen
CHESTERTOWN | The Chestertown Rotary Club has a new president, Kate Curry of Pottersville, and she said that her intent is to bolster membership and work with other club members to seek out new ways to enrich life in the North Warren communities. Curry commented Aug. 24 about her objectives.
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
National Grid faces statewide protests following rate hike ask
National Grid is asking for its biggest rate hike in several decades. Now, the utility is getting pushback from protests across the state, including central New York. Protesters took to the streets in front of the Syracuse National Grid offices opposing rate hikes in favor of legislation that addresses energy affordability and climate change. Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action of New York organized the protest, which he said is two-pronged.
Chester's V.F.W. post shuts down after 78 years
CHESTERTOWN | Prominent in northern Warren County since World War II, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Glendale Post 5513, based in the town of Chester, has ceased to exist. For 78 years, the VFW Post 5513 members not only marched in parades and participated in patriotic ceremonies, they also dispatched color guards for funerals of veterans and fallen soldiers, supported families of service members, and promoted patriotism among local youth by sponsoring scholarships and essay contests.
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Man drowns in Lake George
Police have recovered the body of a man who drowned in Lake George. It happened in the northern part of the lake, northeast of Silver Bay between Hague and Putnam. Authorities tell NewsChannel 13 that the call came in for a man in his 20s who was swimming off of a boat and didn’t surface.
Adk. Nationals car show returns to Lake George
LAKE GEORGE | As many as 50,000 automotive enthusiasts are expected to descend on Lake George Village between Thursday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 8 for the Adirondack Nationals car show, one of the largest expositions of its kind in the eastern U.S. Held on the grounds of the Fort...
Notice: Sept. 3 Pesticide application within the South Glens Falls Central School District
Pursuant to State Education Law Section 409-H, this notice is to inform you of a pending pesticide application to the Ballard Elementary, Tanglewood Elementary, Moreau Elementary Schools, Harrison Elementary School, SGF High School and Middle School. If you wish to discuss this application or have questions, please contact Mr. Kevin Fottrell at the school district office.
August 27th: The Hottest Day In Buffalo New York History
Today was a hot one but it seems that August 27th is always hot in Western New York. While we didn't break any records today, August 27th is the hottest day on record in Buffalo. It was on this day back in 1948 that Buffalo reached its hottest day ever...
Gov. Hochul says update to Niagara Falls’ ‘Crow’s Nest’ set to begin construction
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday the construction of the extension of the “Crow’s Nest” at Niagara Falls State Park is set to begin. Work will begin in early September and be complete for the 2026 season. New stairs will connect the “Crow’s Nest,” a set of stairs located halfway up the […]
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