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Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
NYSP prepare for the first weekend of the New York State Fair traffic
GEDDES, N.Y. — The first weekend of the New York State Fair is already here, and with larger crowds expected to pass through between Saturday and Sunday — fairgoers having fun in a safe environment will be the priority for New York State Police. The state fair has...
The historic and modern merge in this 1700s N.J. home that has come up for sale
If you want to live inside a piece of history, this home for sale in Hillsdale might be for you. The Dutch Colonial was built in 1796 by Capt. John H. Banta who bought the land in 1755 and eventually cobbled together a 395-acre homestead. If you purchase a product...
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.
Governor Hochul announces $18 million investment in project at Oakdale Commons in Broome County
Governor Kathy Hochul recently outlined plans for the next two phases of a transformative, mixed-use development project that is breathing new life into the former Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, Broome County. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the distressed mall is undergoing a rebirth aimed at creating a vibrant, walk-able, mixed-use, mixed income, transit-oriented anchor destination for residents and visitors alike in the Southern Tier.
Wood Stove And Fireplace Ban For New York State?
As we wait for the fall to arrive, there are some asking "is New York State going to ban Fireplaces and wood stoves this year"?. The summer heat is still pressing on and the New York State Fair is about to begin. However, the cooler air is coming and many homeowners believe the most affordable way to heat their home is with firewood.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Wimbledon Champion Henry Patten ’19 Readies for US Open
08.24.2024 | Men's Tennis ASHEVILLE, N.C. - After claiming the Men's Doubles title at Wimbledon back in July, UNC Asheville Men's Tennis alum Henry Patten '19 is ready for a return to the world stage of tennis at the upcoming US Open. The tournament runs from Aug. 26-Sept. 8 in Flushing, N.Y. at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The draws and match times will be announced tomorrow (Sunday, Aug. 25). Patten will team up with Harri Heliövaara of Finland yet again, after the duo's victory at Wimbledon. The duo is currently ranked No....
1st Annual Veggie Grand Prix
Calling all creative kids and veggie enthusiasts. Help us celebrate Main St Market’s 2nd Anniversary by participating in our 1st Annual Veggie Grand Prix!. Children of all ages are invited to design and build their own veggie race cars and bring them to the Main St Market Farmers Market on September 1 to race in our Veggie Grand Prix.
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Montessori school wins year extension on ‘Charlie Brown’s’
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Apple Montessori Schools, which plans to construct an early childhood education school at 95 Linwood Ave., prominent site of a defunct Charlie Brown’s restaurant, was granted a one-year extension of the Zoning Board’s 2023 approval of its amended site plan application. The board on Aug....
16 towns back Ghassali’s housing case; strategy pending
MONTVALE—Mayor Michael Ghassali said 16 towns, including Montvale, have committed funds in a coalition against the state’s affordable housing law. He did not disclose a legal strategy to be used to challenge the law, approved in 1985. At press time, Aug. 22, Ghassali said Montvale and 15 other...
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