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Bob Morgan Rises To iHeartMedia Upstate New York Area President
IHeartMedia Western New York Area President Bob Morgan will see his region grow as he becomes Area President for the newly created Upstate New York area. Morgan, who has overseen Binghamton, Syracuse and Rochester NY for the past five years will now add Albany and Poughkeepsie NY and Sussex NJ to his oversight. He originally joined iHeartMedia in 2012 as Market President in Rochester after thirteen years as Senior Vice President of Broadcast for American Tower Corporation. He also led CBS Radio Rochester from 1994 to 1999.
Checking on project at North Albany Park
Chances are the summer will be over before Benton County’s restroom project in North Albany Park is complete. The county opened bids for the restroom project on Feb. 7 and then awarded the construction contract to the low bidder, Allen & Laporte, of Albany, for $349,800. But complications with...
Authorities identify person whose body was found in July
Anthony Moretti, 35, of Albany, is the man whose body New York State Police retrieved from a wooded area in Knox last month, after it was originally found by a passerby. Although authorities believed they knew Moretti’s identity shortly after news of the discovery broke in August, they were awaiting DNA confirmation to announce his identity.
Oldest Police Horse In The US Retires After Remarkable Career With Albany PD
In a bittersweet farewell, Sam, the longest-serving police horse in the United States, is retiring after an extraordinary 23 years of dedicated service with the Albany Police Department’s Mounted Unit. At 25 years old, Sam has been a steadfast presence in the community, contributing to public safety and serving as an ambassador for the police force. His remarkable tenure has made him not only a symbol of the department’s commitment to community engagement but also a beloved figure among local residents.
Possible return of congestion pricing draws fire from lawmakers on Long Island
Republican lawmakers on Long Island rallied in Hempstead Wednesday morning against reports that Governor Kathy Hochul plans to bring back congestion pricing after the November elections.Hochul put the controversial plan on an indefinite pause in June, weeks before it was set to begin.The group is calling on Hochul to eliminate congestion pricing all together.On Wednesday the governor doubled down on her claims that the pause on congestion pricing had nothing to do with elections, and only to do with helping New Yorkers on a budget.She also said she hopes for a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the...
Day 1 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair with CNY Central
GEDDES, N.Y. — Wednesday is the Great New York State Fair’s Opening Day!. Mostly cloudy with scattered lake-enhanced rain showers. There will be some moderate pockets of rain and a possible non-severe thunderstorm, along with brief peeks of sun in between at times. Breezy at times and very cool with low humidity. High of 66 degrees.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
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...
PureSky completes over-2-MW community solar project in New York
PureSky Energy has announced the operational launch of a new 2-MW community solar project in Gouverneur, New York, marking PureSky’s 19th site in the state. “We are very excited for our co-located site in Gouverneur to come online,” said Nicholas Topping, VP of community solar at PureSky Energy. “We are immensely proud of all the hard work that went into building this site, from our development team to our landowners and are grateful for the Town of Gouverneur’s support of the industry.”
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.
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
Voting by mail passes court, NASCAR racing, casino expansion
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You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
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