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Deadly Fire Erupts as Disney Guest Steps In to Rescue Victims
It’s not every day you see a true hero in action pull a Disney guest from a severe accident on his way to Walt Disney World Resort for vacation. Fire Chief Becomes Hero While on His Way to Walt Disney World Resort. Traveling to destinations like Walt Disney World...
A lone fawn might not need your help – leave it alone
HUDSON VALLEY – A White-tailed fawn, approximately 10 weeks old, was a cause of unnecessary concern for Poughkeepsie residents who were concerned for the deer’s safety last week. Professional dog-walker Joe Wallace found the still-spotted fawn at the base of College Hill Park, very close to North Clinton Street. Wallace attempted to provide unnecessary care for the animal, resulting in the deer becoming stressed and delivering a hoof to the chin of Wallace.
Demolition Wraps Up For Manhattan Detention Complex At 124-125 White Street In Chinatown, Manhattan
Demolition is finishing up at 124-125 White Street, the site of the Manhattan Detention Complex (MDC) in Chinatown, Manhattan. Led by design-build organization Gramercy Group Inc., the $2.13 billion project will replace the aging detention center known as “The Tombs” with a 15- to 17-story facility standing 295 feet tall and spanning 1.25 million square feet. The property is bound by Walker Street to the north, the Manhattan Criminal Court Building to the south, Baxter Street to the east, and Centre Street to the west. The demolition process is slated to cost $125 million.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
Man sought who followed woman into Brooklyn building, strangled her
Police are searching for a suspect who last week followed a 25-year-old woman into a building in Brooklyn and strangled her. It happened in a dwelling near Ocean and Parkside avenues, just outside of Prospect Park, at about 11 p.m. on Thursday.
Spotlight: Required Water Line Tests Coming to the Hudson Valley
Every once in a while, something important actually shows up in the mail. As a resident of the Town of Newburgh, my letter showed up earlier this week. If your home uses public water, you should be checking your mail, too. The letter I received explained that Hudson Valley residents...
Firearms, Narcotics and Over a Dozen Suspects Arrested in Massive Orange County Raid
Over recent months, a number of high profile raids have been carried out by various members and departments that make up New York State law enforcement. The latest raid was carried out earlier this week with participating departments and agencies being successful in not only getting both firearms and illegal narcotics off the street, but also apprehending over a dozen suspects in the process.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Clinton and Essex counties Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Clinton and Essex counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
NY State Fair forecast for Day 6: Enjoy the sunshine before expected rain later in the week
Geddes, N.Y. — Fairgoers can enjoy warm weather and cool breezes at the New York State Fair Monday before rain showers arrive as early as Tuesday night. Temperatures will be about 84 degrees throughout Monday paired with calm wind from the northwest in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. By that night, temperatures will drop to around 62 degrees.
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
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