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Judge urges Lyft, plaintiffs to work toward solution in suit about rides for disabled
A federal judge on Thursday urged Lyft and advocates for the disabled to set aside the acrimony of a class-action lawsuit and find some way the ride-hailing company can expand the availability of wheelchair-accessible vehicles. "It is a terrible shame to my mind, a terrible shame, that a company of...
Warr inducted into NYS Hockey Hall of Fame
Former Golden Knight standout, Steve Warr '72, was inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Troy, NY. He becomes the 5th former Clarkson player to be honored with induction into the NYS Hockey Hall of Fame in the past 3 years. An All-American...
Search for missing kayaker somberly ends
Authorities have recovered the body of a missing Indiana man. CHESTER | After a near two-day search, authorities have recovered the body of a missing kayaker from the Hudson River. At about 1:20 p.m. Sunday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers located the body of 67-year-old Alfred...
Poutine Challenge returns to Northern Tier
CHAMPLAIN | The Town of Champlain, Village of Champlain and Village of Rouses Point are bringing a fun twist to local dining with the return of the third-annual Poutine challenge. The contest began in July and runs through Aug. 31. There are six participating restaurants:. Sandy’s Deli - 133 Lake...
Sweenor Leaves Eagle Nest Early to Pursue Dream
PLATTSBURGH, NY – Beekmantown out going junior, Louis Sweenor has made the tough decision to leave high school a year early. Louis will attend the Seacoast Performance Academy in New Hampshire for his final year of high school. The goal is to better his hockey talents before moving on to a prep school or directly […]
Mariners capture Broome County tourney title
BINGHAMTON | The Clinton County Mariners claimed their third consecutive Broome County Hall of Fame Tournament championship Sunday, July 14 with a 12-0 win over Hillcrest Post in the semifinal and an 11-1 win over Brockville in the championship. In the final, six Mariners (22-11-1) had multiple hits. Warren Miller...
A kick in the stomach
Barre City was among the hardest hit municipalities during last week’s flooding – just like it was last July. And we ask Vermont’s state climatologist about the link between climate change and extreme rain. Plus, police confirm a second death tied to the flooding, Gov. Scott urges Vermonters to report damages so the state can qualify for federal relief, Vermont’s health commissioner urges flood victims to prioritize their mental health, officials discourage swimming due to flood-related water contamination, and Sen. Welch hopes a group of candidates will seek the Democratic presidential nomination if President Biden drops out.
Person hit and killed by vehicle in Gilford, police say; Seventh death from crash in New Hampshire within days
GILFORD, N.H. — A person was hit and killed Sunday afternoon in the Lakes Region, according to police, marking the seventh death from a crash within days in New Hampshire. Gilford police said that around 5 p.m., they got a call saying there was a crash on Gilford Avenue involving a pedestrian.
Alleged Georgia shots-fired incident leads to arrest
Burlington man arrested after Georgia shots-fired incident. A Burlington man is due in court in St. Albans in late August in connection with a reported shots-fired incident in the town of Georgia. Vermont State Police were told someone was firing a gun from a car on Highbridge Road shortly before...
Severe Weather And Tornado Risk In Western New York
Nasty weather is set to return to Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo is warning of possible strong thunderstorms and a slight risk of tornados across the region. READ MORE: RECORD NUMBER OF TORNADO WARNINGS ISSUED IN WESTERN NEW YORK. It was just last Wednesday that four...
Veteran NYS Fair food vendor moves to iconic fairgrounds spot. ‘Big shoes to fill’
Heading into his 8th year as a New York State Fair food vendor, Nick Sanford admits to being “both excited and a little nervous.”. After all, the owner of Toss N Fire wood-fired pizza company is filling what he calls “some really big shoes.”. If you purchase a...
New York Braces for Extreme Heat And Thunderstorm Risks Early This Week
Residents in eastern New York and northwestern Connecticut are being warned of potentially dangerous conditions as Heat Advisories are issued from noon Monday through 8 PM Tuesday. With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s or low 100s during the afternoon and evening on both days, there is a risk of heat-related illnesses. It is crucial for people to take extra precautions to stay safe during this time.
Entity tied to Brandon Miller’s Chelsea development project files for bankruptcy
An entity tied to a property owned by the late Brandon Miller of Real Estate Equities Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in New York on Thursday. The company, Highline 118 LLC, is connected to 118 10th Avenue, a property that was at one time under...
First American Equipment Finance Recognized on Selling Power’s “60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2024” List
First American Equipment Finance was recognized on the Selling Power 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2024 list, featuring companies leading the charge in perseverance and determination despite facing inflationary headwinds within a period of transformational technological change. This is First American’s eighth consecutive year on the list. The list includes companies of various sizes ranging from medium to enterprise.
Can St. Swithin’s Day Actually Predict the Weather in New York?
Today, July 15th, marks St. Swithin’s Day, a traditional church holiday that has long been associated with predicting the weather for the next 40 days. According to folklore, the weather on this day can determine whether New York and other regions will experience 40 days of rain. But is there any truth to this age-old legend?
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