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Poll: Which South Shore player deserved MVP honors following the Little League N.Y. 12s baseball tourney?
The Little League New York State All-Star 12s baseball tournament was as good as advertised as there were not only a number of exciting games, but South Shore emerged victorious from the field of eight to advance to a regional tournament for the first time in 15 years. South Shore,...
Meeder’s Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
Meeder’s Restaurant in Ripley has been added to New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. State Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business award to the restaurant. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation...
R.I.P. Kim Johnson: ‘Survivor: Africa’ Finalist Passed Away At 79
Kim Johnson, the New York teacher who became the oldest female finalist in Survivor history in 2001, has passed away at the age of 79. Johnson’s children, Wendy, Teddy, and Kerry, confirmed the news with a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose-colored glasses right up until the end. She was the coolest mom and grandmother in the world. We will miss her forever,” they said. The retired school teacher reportedly passed away after a long battle against cancer. R.I.P. Chino XL: Rapper And ‘Alex & Emma’ Actor Dead At 50 Johnson...
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects in adults, the agency noted. American Spices of Ozone Park, New York, is recalling Spice Class brand...
The NYS Fair will have a Midway flash sale…at 2 a.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Set your alarms to 1:55 a.m. Wade Shows, the provider of the New York State Fair’s Midway, is holding an upcoming 22-hour online-only flash sale. It will begin at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30. “The Midway is a cornerstone of the world-class entertainment that The Fair provides, and we’re thrilled […]
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
Catskills man ticketed after killing rattlesnake with BB gun, skinning and eating it
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) recently ticketed a Catskills man for killing a timber rattlesnake. ECOs Doig and Osborne received an anonymous tip on July 4 that a man in Hancock had intentionally killed a timber rattlesnake. Their investigation revealed that the man had also skinned and butchered the snake with the intention of eating it.
State official lists area bridges in 'poor' condition
The bridge that carries Interstate 87 over state Route 9 in the town of Lake George was listed in state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's recent report on bridges that are in 'poor' condition and in need of repair or replacement. While construction work in underway on this I-87 bridge, dozens of others in Warren, Essex, Hamilton and Clinton counties await rehabilitation or reconstruction.
Troy Police warn of increase in car theft
Troy Police are telling residents to lock their cars, and not leave the keys inside. Several vehicles have recently been stolen in the Troy area and surrounding communities, police said. Many times, the doors were unlocked, with the keys inside. Anyone who sees something suspicious is asked to immediately tell...
20 Restaurants In Albany County With Health Code Violations
In case you missed it, these 20 restaurants in Albany County had multiple or critical health inspection violations. Albany County published a list of restaurants that had multiple or critical health code violations during their last inspections in June. **The list includes restaurants and other food service establishments. 1. KARAVALLI.
Seize the Moment With In This Moment! Win Tickets to the Saratoga Show
Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station is giving you the chance to "Seize the Moment with In This Moment"! Scroll down and enter for the chance to WIN tickets to see In This Moment at the Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center!. In This Moment is...
Enter to Win a Pair of Tickets to Farm Aid at SPAC on 9/21
Enter to win a pair of tickets to Farm Aid 2024 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on September 21st, 2024. Farm Aid Returns to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Farm Aid returns on September 21st to the Broadview Stage at the Saratoga Performings Arts Center. See Willie Nelson and Family, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and more! Tickets are on sale right now at livenation.com.
Natalie Moore Named Editor of Empire Media Network
Empire Media Network (EMN), the parent company of Saratoga Living, Capital Region Living, and Saratoga’s Best, announced this week that Director of Content Natalie Moore would assume the role of editor of the three storied publications. In this position, she will work closely with Saratoga Living Sales Director Annette Quarrier and Capital Region Living Publisher Teresa Frazer as well as EMN Chief Operations Officer Tina Galante to produce the top-of-the-line magazines upstate New Yorkers have come to know and love, in addition to ancillary print products for iconic local organizations such as Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Albany Symphony. EMN Owner Anthony R. Ianniello, Esq. will remain the company’s chairman.
‘I’mma Set You Up’: Kevin Hart Says One of His First Purchases Was to Buy His Father a $65K House
Two years after the death of his father, Henry Witherspoon, comedian Kevin Hart revealed a significant milestone in their relationship: purchasing his father’s first house. […]
ON AIR SEGMENT: Senator Griffo talks recovery efforts in Rome
ROME- Following on the heels from our Monday on-air segment with Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, New York State Senator Joe Griffo joined North Country News to discuss the ongoing tornado recovery efforts in the city of Rome, NY, while focusing on a different angle of approach. Be sure...
Deputies: Bicyclist killed in Milton crash
Deputies from the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to State Route 29 around 11:38 p.m. Monday for reports of a car crash. Authorities say a 2014 Jeep Compass was traveling eastbound on Route 29 when it struck two bicyclists also traveling east on Route 29.
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