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Unemployment claims in New York declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 15,657 in the week ending July 20, down from 23,636 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to...
Can You Identify the “Strange Creature” Found in a New York Attic?
Shrieks, hisses, and projectile vomit are generally the sign that your house is haunted... luckily for one New York family, an animal expert was nearby to help find (and finally identify) a mystery guest in their New York barn. The summer season in New York is prime time for baby...
5 Cost-Effective Ways to Beat the Heat in the Hudson Valley, New York
Hundreds of temperature records are breaking as extreme heat grips much of the world. More than 14-hundred records fell this past week. A brutal heat wave still is scorching much of the U.S. Nearly 100 million people are under heat advisory alerts. Cities from the Midwest to New England getting hit with triple-digit temperatures as health related emergency room visit spike. Health officials in New York say heat-related visits are up 500-percent over what they normally see on a typical June Day.
How Many Long John Silver’s Are Left in New York State?
Long John Silver's is a well-known brand of fast food seafood restaurants that first began in Kentucky in 1969. It was once the go-to spot for fast food seafood in American. But the franchise has experienced a very sharp decline over the years. According to Eat This, Not That!, Long...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Upstate New York City Getting It’s Own Version Of Board Game
Summertime in Western New York often means people coming outside to do all sorts of things when the warm weather is around. Whether it's taking advantage of all the great concerts, events, and shows happening in the region or just finding some water to hang out at, 99 times out of a hundred, what it does not mean is hanging out at home.
New York’s Top Ice Cream Flavors for National Ice Cream Month
July is National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to celebrate than indulging in New Yorkers' favorite ice cream flavors? HolidayCalendar.io has analyzed grocery shopping data from 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people across 15 states to reveal the top five ice cream flavors enjoyed by residents of the Empire State. Here’s the countdown of New York's favorite flavors, leading up to the ultimate favorite!
The Oldest Surviving Species in the World Lives in New York
New York State is full of amazing plants and animals, but did you know that the oldest species on the planet can be found just a short drive from the Hudson Valley?. There are many mind-blowing records set in New York. The world's oldest forest is located in Cairo, NY, and some of the most impressive (and ridiculous) Guinness Book of World Records have also been set in the Empire State (Hudson Valley residents know all about the world's largest lawn gnome). But what about the oldest species on the planet?
NY Lottery Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, July 26
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
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