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Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Honoring Heritage: Meeder’s Restaurant Joins NY Historic Business Registry
(WNY News Now) – RIPLEY, NY – Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business Award to Meeder’s Restaurant, celebrating its inclusion in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Don't Close Great Meadow!
Over the last 15 years, the state has closed 25 correctional facilities. Now, state officials have picked their latest target for prison closure: Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervisions (DOCCS) has announced this closure with no plan to help mitigate the economic consequences...
Union Football to Hold Free Youth Clinic on August 13
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Head Coach Jon Drach announced last week the Union College football team will be hosting a Free Youth Football Clinic to kick off the 2024 season. The clinic, scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 13, is set to serve the local football community for all campers ranging from the ages of 7-13. A "FUNdamentals" based camp, the football team invites participants of all skill levels and positions. The camp will emphasize the basic football skills of passing, catching, running and defensive techniques, and will include team-building exercises and competition. The camp coincides with the return of football to Schenectady, as preseason practice launches for the 2024 season on August 14. The entire football team will not only be in attendance but will serve as the lead instructors for the clinic.
Albany man faces drug charges after traffic stop
An Albany man is accused of possessing cocaine, meth and cannabis. Albany County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Malik Jackson, 41, in the area of Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. They found 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of meth and 5.1 pounds of cannabis, police said.
Police: Ballston Lake woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
A Ballston Lake woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park for an impaired driver. Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, was charged with DWI and taken to the Clifton Park State Police station, where...
Giant vegan cookies coming to Ballston Quarter food hall
Monster-sized sweet treats are coming to Ballston Quarter’s food hall later this summer. MidnighTreats, a regional bakery selling giant vegan cookies, is expected to open by mid to late August, owner Jemal Mahdi tells ARLnow. It will occupy the former kiosk of District Doughnut, at the entrance to Ballston Quarter Market.
Goodbye Old 1910: Wilton in Transition
“Looking back on this document today, that line reads as an evocation of a past world in decline and change” said Hamilton, who is researching farmers movements in the United States. “Mary Brainard’s diary presents a powerful story of people who sought to encounter this changing world on their own terms.”
REVIEW: REO Speedwagon brings the energy at SPAC
Kevin Cronin took the stage in front of REO Speedwagon on Tuesday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center wearing a royal blue denim jacket and sky blue sunglasses as he opened with “Don't Let Him Go.” The crowd was settling in a little late because so many sat in their cars during the rainstorm that lasted for the entire warmup band’s performance. Since 1972, Cronin has been a tireless frontman, writing many of the band’s most popular tracks, including their first top 40 hit, "Roll with the Changes," and their first number one, "Keep On Loving You."
Share in Complexity to be Offered at F-T Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton will offer a share in leading young sire Complexity at its upcoming Saratoga Sale. The share, consigned by Airdrie Stud, will be the first offering in the auction's second session Aug. 6. Complexity is off to a roaring start at stud with his first 2-year-olds to establish himself as...
Cindy Cashdollar’s steel guitar takes center stage for July 31 show with Sonny Landreth at Caffe Lena
Cindy Cashdollar has spent a half century playing steel guitar and dobro with everyone from Bob Dylan to Van Morrison. She’s taken home five Grammys for her work with the western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, and July 31 she shares the stage at Caffe Lena with delta blues legend Sonny Landreth.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
Farm Aid - Helping Farmers Year Round Since 1985
Since 1985, Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp (later joined by Dave Mathews and Margo Price) have stepped up to help the American Farmer. The charity has grown through the years to do more than just host an annual benefit concert. According to FarmAid.org: "Farm Aid works year-round to build a system of agriculture that values family farmers, good food, soil and water, and strong communities. Our annual music and food festival celebrates farmers, eaters and music coming together for change."
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