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Help Needed: Woman Walking With Teddy Bear Badly Hurt In New York
A woman walking on a major highway in New York, while holding a large teddy bear, was hit by a car. Help is needed in identifying her. On Wednesday, New York State Police asked for help in identifying a woman who was hit by a car. New York State Police...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
‘A true tragedy': 9-year-old dead in mom's horrific DWI wrong-way crash on Southern State Parkway
Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle accident on Long Island that left a 9-year-old boy dead, according to New York State Police. The boy was in the rear seat of the vehicle that his mother was driving in the wrong direction, New York State Police Major Stephen J. Udice, Troop L Commander, said.
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
Elmira Fest returns to Grove Park this weekend
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Elmira Fest is returning to Grove Park this weekend for a two-day family fun event. Elmira Fest 2024 will occur on Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is a two-day celebration that features a variety of festivities for the whole family to […]
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Bath man arrested on felony drug charges after traffic stop
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Bath man was arrested on Tuesday during a traffic stop after police said he was driving around with a revoked license. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, 31-year-old Thomas Gallagher was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 20, on several drug charges after they were found during a traffic stop. […]
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
State Fair veterinarians shut down highly-anticipated baby goat exhibit
STATE FAIRGROUNDS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The highly-anticipated baby goat snuggling exhibit is leaving the New York State Fair before ever opening. The 100 baby goats were seen being carried out of the exhibit inside the Horticulture Building as a line of people waited to see them. A spokesperson for the State Fair initially confirmed to […]
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Hochul: NY is providing resources to assist flood-ravaged Suffolk after storm
State emergency workers have descended on western Suffolk County to assess the damage centered around Smithtown and Stony Brook after this week’s 1,000-year storm that caused two dams to burst, flooding out the hamlets. In the meantime, community members have opened their wallets to assist storm survivors. Those include...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
Man killed, two women injured in two-vehicle crash on Route 96 in Victor
Victor, N.Y. — An 80-year-old man from Connecticut was killed and his his 76-year-old female passenger was injured in a crash Wednesday morning in Ontario County. Deputies responded to State Route 96 at Omnitech Place in Victor around 8:15 a.m. for a report of a crash. Investigators determined a...
Free Child ID Kits available in Tioga County, PA
TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. (WETM) – The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is offering free Child ID Kits that parents can utilize to help law enforcement if their child were to go missing. Parents can receive a free Child ID Kit by picking them up at the sheriff’s office, located at 118 Main St. in Wellsboro, or […]
New agreement offers PSP cadets chance to earn college credits for training
Bloomsburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police have made an agreement with Commonwealth University (CU) that will allow cadets to receive CU college credits for their training. Cadets can receive 20 CU credits after graduating from the PSP academy if they are enrolled in a criminal justice degree program at any CU campus. CU campuses are located in Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Clearfield. ...
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