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Black River Legion hosts veterans breakfast
BLACK RIVER, New York (WWNY) - The Black River American Legion started a new tradition on Sunday with a Veteran’s Breakfast. Veterans were given a free breakfast while family members had to pay around 10 dollars per meal. The goal was to bring awareness to our local vets. “We’re...
Historic East Harlem Church Faces Uncertain Future: Holy Rosary’s $5 Million Sale
In a move that’s stirring emotions and raising questions about the preservation of Harlem’s architectural heritage. The Archdiocese of New York is in the final stages of selling the historic Holy Rosary Church to a property developer. This sale marks a significant shift in the landscape of East...
First Alert Forecast: Chance of showers, storms returns Monday
Aside from a few isolated showers and storms north of the city, most of the area managed to stay dry Sunday, which is a stark contrast to last Sunday when catastrophic flooding was occurring.A spot shower or storm is possible Sunday night, but most areas will stay dry. Lows will mainly be in the 60s, with an increasingly muggy feel.Storm chance returns to NYC area MondayThe upward trend in humidity levels continues into Monday as highs reach the mid to upper 80s. By the afternoon and evening hours, a chance of showers and storms returns. A few of the storms...
Westchester Fire: This Item Should Never Be in Your Trash
The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services has taken to Facebook once again to remind New Yorkers why this item should never be in your regular trash. Both the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and the Port Chester Fire Department shared stunning images of a major fire that broke out as a result of this mistake.
New York State Dad's 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year.
AAA: Gas prices are down across the region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35 on Monday, August 26, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.82. The New York State average is $3.50, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Two arrested in hate crime attack on UPS driver
TOWN OF RAMAPO – Police in the Town of Ramapo have arrested two men for a hate crime of attempted assault and attempted robbery. The incident occurred at about 4:15 p.m. on Saturday as a UPS driver was operating his delivery truck on Spook Rock Road in the Village of Montebello.
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
New York gets ‘historic’ $12B in federal funds for tunnel project
(The Center Square) — New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Monday that it had signed...
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