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N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
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.
Bills urged to cut ties with veteran linebacker before Week 1
It is the last preseason game for the Buffalo Bills and we are four quarters away from getting past what feels like the longest part of the lead up to the regular season. It doesn’t matter if the Bills win or lose this game. All that matters is that they leave this game as healthy as possible. The last two weeks, the roster has taken a big hit with the injury bug.
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...
“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
Liberty Central School District to hold a back-to-school forum (VIDEO)
LIBERTY- The Liberty Central School District is organizing a back-to-school community forum that will take place on Thursday, August 29, at 5 p.m. The event will be held outside the main entrance of Liberty High School. During the forum, school superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan will discuss important updates and changes...
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,...
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...
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