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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 Reparations Committee Sets First Meeting
The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will have approximately a year and a half to produce a final report. Following New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signing of a bill in December 2023 to establish a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people and New York’s broader role in the slave trade, the commission is now set to hold its first meeting.
New York State Senator James Seward Remembered
James L. Seward, esteemed New York State Senator, passed away on July 27th, 2024, at the age of 72. A dedicated public servant, Seward represented the 51st Senate District, which encompasses parts of central New York, from 1987 until his retirement in 2020. His tenure of over three decades was marked by a steadfast commitment to his constituents and a reputation for bipartisan cooperation.
REPORT: Locally-owned Capital Region bridges rated in poor condition
A new report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli looks at the condition of local bridges throughout New York. The report found that although the state as a whole has seen an improvement in the condition of local bridges, many are still in poor condition.
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...
Preschooler in New York Traumatized by Blood-Stained Burger King Meal
A mom from western New York says her 4-year-old daughter was traumatized and won't eat any food after a horrifying visit to Burger King, where the little girl (and mom) found actual blood splattered all over the food wrapper and meal. It's Not Ketchup!. According to the New York Post,...
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...
See how much New York minimum wage will increase in 2025
The minimum wage in New York state is scheduled to increase by 50 cents in 2025. The raise is set to take effect on Jan. 1, according to the state Labor Department. The increase will bring the minimum wage to $16.50 an hour in New York City, Westchester County and on Long Island. In the rest of the state, including Upstate New York, the new minimum wage will be $15.50 an hour.
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.
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