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Family Outdoor Days at Bassmaster Elite
WADDINGTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Bassmaster Elite Series gets ready for its season finale, scheduled for August 15-18 at Waddington’s Whitaker Park, where final local preparations are underway. According to STLC, this event is a highlight of the season, drawing 103 elite anglers to compete on the St. Lawrence River. The tournament also celebrates the […]
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Upstate New York Car Dealer Goes Viral For ‘The Office’ Video Parody
An Upstate New York car dealer is going viral online for her hilarious parody of The Office! Seriously, Hollywood needs to hire her!. It’s not fair that the Hawk Tuah Girl can go viral and make a career out of it, but this woman can’t. It simply wouldn’t be fair. She’s hilarious! Check out her viral parody of The Office at a car dealership below!
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Wheeler Zeroing In On 3rd AOY
Jacob Wheeler will try to wrap up the BPT Angler of the Year title on a venue where he's won before. Jacob Wheeler will attempt to clinch his third MLF Bass Pro Tour Angler of the Year (AOY) title in the past four seasons when the circuit's final event of 2024 kicks off in a couple of weeks at the St. Lawrence River. He'll enter the derby with a 19-point advantage over Alton Jones Jr., and because he holds tiebreaker advantages, he can wrap up the crown by advancing to the Knockout Round regardless of where Jones ends up.
North Country Blood Drives July 22-28
The following is a list of Blood Drives across the North Country. For more information and to make an appointment to donate you can call 800-RED-CROSS or visit the American Red Cross’ website. Monday, July 22: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Canton Fire Station II77 Riverside Dr.Canton, NY 13617 From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.Best […]
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Health food eatery in Saratoga Springs up for sale
After six years, Allen Caruso and Brandon Acres have decided to sell their business Thorn + Roots. The health food eatery has two locations in Saratoga Springs and Burlington, Vermont, as well as a food truck.
Local crowd energy key to success for IronMAN Lake Placid winners Trevor Foley and Danielle Lewis
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The 25th edition of a summer tradition in Lake Placid brought several people to cheer on some of the best athletes in the world. The Lake Placid IronMAN featured fans flooded across Main Street cheering on triathletes as they traversed through the 140.6 course of swimming, biking and running. They motivated 2024 IronMAN Lake Placid champion Trevor Foley to pass the original course record set in the Olympic Village last year by Joe Skipper. The new course record that Foley set is a time of 7 hours, 55 minutes.
Stunning Lake George Ranch Resort Re-Listed for $10.5 Million
This amazing Lake George ranch resort is back on the market. It was originally listed for $7.5 million in 2022 but the owner has now included two hundred and forty acres for development. It is now for sale for $10.5 million. The sprawling thirty-five-acre resort in Lake George had gone through major renovations. It's just 2 miles from Lake George Beach State Park and 8 miles from Prospect Mountain. Take a look at this incredible investment.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Sammy Hagar’s hopes of meeting the state trooper who wrote his “I Can’t Drive 55” speeding ticket appear to be dashed following an ex-cop’s attempt to solve the mystery. The singer will bring his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour to Saratoga Springs, New...
Lewis County Humane Society: Little Marlow
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Marlow is a 9-week-old puppy who came to the Lewis County Humane Society with five other dogs. Shelter manager Barb Turck says the possible pit bull-dachshund mix was the only puppy in the group, which was found likely abandoned in Fowlerville. Since he’s young, he’ll...
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