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DOT Replaces Buffalo Speed Camera With New York State Troopers
The New York State Department of Transportation's efforts to control speeding in work and construction zones throughout the Empire State have been impacting the area. According to data released by NYSDOT, more than 5,000 crashes at construction zones have occurred since 2020. Because of that, New York State passed a new law in 2021 allowing the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to automatically enforce construction zone speed limits by electronically monitoring speed and issuing tickets.
Community Calendar: Train rides, chicken BBQs, and more
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the North Country this weekend. On Saturday, have some family fun and go on a Train Ride at Thompson Park! From 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. you’ll see a Mountain Express Locomotive near the Thompson Park Playground that you and your family can ride. Riders can take a ride around the block for $5 per person.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run To Donate Record $250,000 To Make-A-Wish Of Central New York
In yet another record-setting effort fueled by participants, sponsors, volunteers and its own organizing committee, the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run in Clayton, N.Y., raised enough money through the July event to donate $250,000 to Make-A-Wish of Central New York. The total eclipses the previous record of $205,000 raised for the nonprofit organization in 2023.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Are You Owed $750,000? Someone In Central New York Is
Someone here in New York State allegedly has $750,000 waiting to be claimed by them. Three quarters of a million dollars could belong to you! Time to get what's yours!. New York State has nearly $19 billion of your unclaimed dollars! For example, approximately $190 million remains unclaimed in the Capital Region and $75 million unclaimed in the Catskills. For one individual in Central New York there is a check worth $750K.
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
More than 76,000 visit the NYS Fair on Day 10
Geddes, N.Y. — A total of 76,832 people came out to the New York State fairgrounds Friday. It was the third largest turnout in a single day so far this year. Total attendance is now at 633,673. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
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