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Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
1 Of New York’s Favorite Restaurant Chains Raising Prices Again
Is this the best way to treat your New York "family?" Olive Garden used to proudly say "When you're here, you're family." That famous slogan was replaced in 2012 after 14 years. The company now goes with a similar slogan "We're all family here." Olive Garden Raising Prices. However, Olive...
New York Restaurant Among ‘Best Chinese’ Spots In America
There's not shortage of incredible Chinese food in New York or the Hudson Valley. But this Empire State eatery was just named among the best in America. Love Food named "The Best Chinese Restaurant In Every US State" "We’ve done the hard work for you and sought out the most...
AAA: Gas prices remain stuck, almost a month of no significant price changes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.51 on Monday, July 29, up one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.75. The New York State average is $3.60, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.81.
Massive Amounts of Human Remains Can be Found on This Upstate New York Mountain
Turns out an increasing number of New Yorkers wanting to spread their loved one's remains are heading Upstate to get the job done. If you think spreading around someone's ashes is a beautiful gesture, this article is for you. A growing number of people are choosing cremation over being buried...
What It Means if Your New York Maple Tree Grows Spikes
I've lived in my house in Newburgh, NY long enough to have seen everything there was to see in my backyard... or so I thought. This morning I noticed a strange phenomenon on one of our beloved maple trees: what looked like spikes growing out of several leaves (below). Here's what it means if your trees start to sprout "thorns" as well.
New York State Supreme Court Judge Threatens To Shoot Black Teens
Judges in the Empire State have a heavy burden to ensure people are treated fairly and equitably in our legal system. That charge also means they wield quite a bit of power in their daily activities. However, it seems that one New York State Supreme Court Judge wanted to take...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
50 Cent Calls for New York Supreme Court Judge to Be Removed After Viral Video Shows Her Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
50 Cent is calling for New York State Supreme Court Judge Erin Gall to be removed after viral video shows her threatening to shoot Black teens. On Wednesday (July 24), CBS News shared police bodycam footage involving New York State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall, who could be seen on camera threatening to shoot Black teenagers after a fight broke out at a high school graduation party she was attending in New Hartford, N.Y. in 2022. The viral footage was released by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct this month. The 2022 incident led to Gall's suspension, and a judicial watchdog panel ruled that she should be removed from office for the offensive remarks.
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
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!
Mariners to make 11th straight state tournament appearance
BINGHAMTON | The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Division Championship Tournament returns through Wednesday, July 30. The Clinton County Mariners open with Smith Post 24 at 3:30 p.m. The tournament has a new home this season, as the games will be played at the newly-remodeled Conlon Field in...
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
NY’s faux ‘abortion amendment’ is a sneak attack on parents’ rights and free speech
New York’s so-called “Equal Protection of Law Amendment” is headed for November’s ballot after a tortuous journey through the courts. On Friday, public comments on what will be listed as Proposition One closed, and the state Board of Elections moved to finalize its language. But as we can expect from Democrats — remember the deceptively named federal “Inflation Reduction Act”? — this “Equal Protection” law is anything but. The left is marketing Proposition One as critically necessary to protect abortion rights in New York after the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs decision. But contrary to the fear-mongering, Dobbs did not ban abortion: It merely reminded the nation that the Constitution says nothing about...
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