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Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
Police: Queensbury man brought drugs into Washington County Jail
A Queensbury man has been arrested for allegedly trying to bring drugs into Washington County Jail. Keith D. Powell, 73, allegedly bring narcotics into the jail on Wednesday, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Powell was charged with promoting prison contraband and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
New York has seen a record breaking number of tornadoes this summer. Video below from NewsChannel 13's Amsterdam camera shows the funnel cloud forming in the skies minutes before a tornado touched down in Broadalbin on Wednesday. Although weak, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 did touch down at...
NWS: Tornado touched down in Broadalbin
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Wednesday in Fulton County. The EF0 touched down in Broadalbin at 4:41 p.m. in the backyard of Cerrero’s Cuts on Route 29. It traveled across the road and impacted a residence on the north side of the highway. It knocked down a few tree limbs and uprooted two limbs, according to NWS.
Lake George herbicide shows progress, Hand harvest continues
The question of how to handle the invasive species Eurasian Water Milfoil has been a source of debate in Lake George. The head of the local park commission says controversial herbicide treatments, performed in June, have been effective.
Historical marker honors Mohawk Colored Giants of Schenectady
The first Black professional baseball team in the Schenectady area was created in 1913 by Bill Wernicke. A marker placed where Island Park Stadium once stood recalls a game where the star Giants pitcher Frank Wickware "outdueled" the great Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators.
Milas Restaurant 518 Ribbon Cutting
The Capital Region Chamber presented a ribbon cutting for Milas Restaurant 518. Kaytrin and Devin Ziemann have already been making their mark in downtown Schenectady, and this is their second restaurant in town (Ziemann Hospitality also owns the Nest at 512 State Street). Devin has been a restaurant chef for over 15 years, while Kaytrin studied dietetics and food service management at SUNY Oneonta which opened her eyes to the value in Hospitality. They have invested in a stunning environment, and care deeply about the guest experience from start to finish, with quality ingredients and in-house culinary creations. Senator Jim Tedisco presented owners Devin and Kaytrin Zeimann with the NYS Senate Empire Award to celebrate this outstanding local business.
Salem woman allegedly sold stolen property
A Salem woman is accused of selling stolen property. Renay M. Slater, 32, allegedly had the property that had been reported stolen during the course of a burglary investigation, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. Slater was charged with criminal possession of stolen property. She was issued an appearance...
Free Summer Shakespeare Returns to Hubbard Hall with “Twelfth Night”
Cambridge, NY, July 25, 2024 Hubbard Hall is pleased to announce the return of FREE Summer Shakespeare in the Park with the classic comedy of mistaken identity, Twelfth Night. Directed by Lake George native Megan Stacey, the play follows the adventures of twins Viola and Sebastian, who each suppose the other is dead after a shipwreck separates them. Set at a modern-day beach resort, Stacey’s rendition of Twelfth Night packs all the fun of summertime into the bard’s light-hearted exploration of gender, sexuality, and love.
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
Former UAlbany Track & Field Star, Grace Claxton, Ready to Compete in 2024 Paris Games
Albany, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Games are set to begin Friday night and we have yet another Olympian with (518) ties. Grace Claxton, Former UAlbany Track & Field standout, will compete in her second Olympic Games, running in the 400 meter hurdles. Claxton, a member of team Puerto...
Dawgs Take It Down To The Wire Again, Win Third Straight Over Amsterdam
LITTLE FALLS, NY – Thursday night’s dramatics for the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs came in the form of the pitchers, and they delivered in spades. The Diamond Dawgs took the lead in the bottom of the eighth and never looked back, pitching a nail-biter to knock off the Amsterdam Mohawks, 2-1. The two teams were scoreless until the seventh when Zach Eldred (East Greenbush, NY/SUNY Brockport) scored Evan Haeger (New Hudson, MI/Alabama) on an RBI single that got all the way to the right field wall. Mohawk Valley tied it up, though in the bottom of the seventh on a hot grounder by Luke Nomura (Maplewood, NJ/Fairfield) that the Amsterdam shortstop booted into left field. That allowed Max McGlone (Doylestown, PA/West Point) to score and tie up the game.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
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