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Crane Falls Onto House In North Greenbush
The Rensselaer County incident happened in the North Greenbush hamlet of Defreestville, at a residence on Sandra Drive, on Monday morning, July 29. Crews from the Wynantskill and Defreestville fire departments responded to the scene, along with medics from North Greenbush Ambulance association and officers from the Town of North Greenbush Police Department.
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
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...
Furious New York Mother Finds Blood in Daughter’s Fast Food
A New York mother is furious after her daughter's fast food came with more than just a side of fries. Tiffany Lynn stopped at a Burger King in Western New York for lunch. After handing her 4-year-old daughter the bag, she heard her say from the backseat. “Mommy there’s ketchup and I didn’t want ketchup.”
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Leads Upcoming Events
Aug. 2 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (at Fasig-Tipton) The Museum will induct the 2024 Hall of Fame class at Fasig-Tipton. The 2024 class is comprised of racehorses Aristides, Gun Runner , Justify , and Lecomte; jockeys Abe Hawkins and Joel Rosario; and Pillars of the Turf Harry F. Guggenheim, Clement L. Hirsch, and Joe Hirsch. Tom Durkin will serve as master of ceremonies.
NY: Governor Hochul Announces Opening of PUSH Buffalo’s First Green Jobs Training Center
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the Sustainability Workforce Training Center, the region’s first green job training center, on the West Side of Buffalo. The 2,500-square-foot facility – a project of PUSH Buffalo and Buffalo Neighborhood Stabilization Company (BNSC), and primarily funded by New York State grants – is a major investment for the West Side community and green workforce development.
Inaugural Lanesborough Day Set Saturday
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The inaugural Lanesborough Day will celebrate the small town and offer a chance for residents to get-together under the new pavilion. Bill Laston Memorial Park will be filled with food, music, activities, and more on Saturday. The town hopes for a good turnout and that this will become an annual event.
Following regional trend, Hoosick Falls CSD implements cell phone ban
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (WRGB) - The Hoosick Falls Central School District will be banning cell phones for all grades beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, joining other districts that have made the bold move. A post on the district’s website notes that a public forum will be held Wednesday, July...
Volunteers are trying to get rid of the invasive water chestnut from Laurel Lake
LENOX, Mass. - A group of volunteers is spending their time removing the invasive water chestnut from Laurel Lake. Deb Bronston-Culp and a neighbor reached out on social media to ask people to come and help eradicate the pesky plant before its seeds start dropping. What You Need To Know.
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