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Early Morning Earthquake Shakes New York State
Is New York turning into California with all the earthquakes lately? The latest one hit Poughkeepsie but it could be felt more than 100 miles away. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
Massive “Under 14″ Law In Place In New York State
The summer of 2024 is about to begin here in New York State and may be the busiest and most exciting yet! There is one important law that you should know that is a life saver. Hopefully, the weather will start to get a little more stable and we can start to enjoy all that New York State has to offer. From Niagara Falls, to the Adirondack Mountains, there is so much to explore and much of it can be done on a bike!
New York State To Be Under Water Sooner Than We Thought
As climate change continues, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released new information regarding rising sea-levels over the next few decades. This new tool projects how sea level rise may affect the coastline which indicates similar to much of the eastern seaboard, communities along the tributaries of the Atlantic Ocean and land that touches it now in New York may be submerged under water in the coming decades.
NYS Fair adds chainsaw-wielding rock band to 2024 concert lineup
The New York State Fair is adding a chainsaw-wielding rock band to its 2024 concert lineup. Jackyl will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park stage on Monday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. The Labor Day concert, which is free with admission to the State Fair, will be the last music performance of the Fair’s 13-day run.
New York hit with power outages, fallen trees after severe thunder storms overnight
A round of severe thunderstorms ripped through the tri-state area overnight, knocking down trees and knocking out power for thousands of residents, including those in New York City. “While more than 90,000 New Yorkers have had power restored after last night’s storms, thousands remain without power,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Thursday morning. “Utility emergency crews are hard at ...
Annual Fourth of July carnival moves from State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs this year
A three-day Fourth of July weekend carnival featuring food, drink and rides — and two nights of fireworks — is moving this year from the New York State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs racetrack in Oneida County. The Carnival Rides and Treats Independence Celebration will be held from Thursday,...
Can You Legally Break Window in New York to Save Dog Inside Hot Car
Can you legally break a window to save a dog inside a hot car in the state of New York? The answer may surprise you. You'd think if you come across a dog in a car on a hot day, it'd be not only legal but encouraged to break the window.
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