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Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Update: Flood advisory likely to expire at midnight
The advisory was for Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. "The Flood Advisory will expire at midnight tonight for portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union and southeast New York, including the following area, Richmond (Staten Island). The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat," says the National Weather Service.
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. About 388,000 people have visited the Fair so far this year, as...
Hochul Attends Pre-Shabbat Reception
Rabbi Marc Schneier welcomed New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul to the Hamptons Synagogue in Westhampton Beach for her annual visit, marked by a pre-Shabbat cocktail reception. Dan’s Papers President, Victoria Schneps, presented the governor a “Vicki” statuette for the Powerful Women on the East End Award.
Southeastern New York: Urgent Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect – High Winds Expected
White Plains, NY – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Southeastern New York, including White Plains, effective until 7 PM today. Residents should brace for possible damaging winds and hail, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the afternoon. The NWS advises that all outdoor...
Hamilton Green’s Two Residential Towers Near Completion in White Plains
A giant American flag was slowly lifted in front of the new 26-story glass tower that is AVE Hamilton Green on Monday, one of the two new residential complexes under construction in White Plains. Celebrating the completion of the highest floor in the “Topping Out” ceremony were the developers, government...
Westchester Fire: This Item Should Never Be in Your Trash
The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services has taken to Facebook once again to remind New Yorkers why this item should never be in your regular trash. Both the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and the Port Chester Fire Department shared stunning images of a major fire that broke out as a result of this mistake.
Top-Tier Summer Internships Give Iona University Students an Edge Up
From finance and marketing to health care and social work, Gaels leveraged classroom knowledge to excel during their summer internships. Here’s what they had to say about the experiences – and how Iona helped prepare them for their career journey!. New Rochelle, N.Y. – At Iona University, students...
The Jersey Journal’s Hudson County football preview, 2024
Another football season is about to begin on August 29 and The Jersey Journal and NJ.com offers complete preseason coverage of all the teams in Hudson County. Below are the links to our stories previewing the season, which appears in the Aug. 26 print edition of The Jersey Journal. In addition, there are links to some of the local and statewide coverage from our partners at New Jersey Advance Media.
Hudson County’s new head football coaches look to spark turnaround at new programs
Change is inevitable in high school football, and this offseason in Hudson County was no exception, with several changes coming on the sidelines. A whopping 1/3 of the Hudson County teams currently playing in the Super Football Conference enters the 2024 season with a new head coach. The four teams with new coaches - Ferris, Hoboken, Hudson Catholic and Memorial - and its hires reflect a growing trend of younger head coaches taking the reins of these programs.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
Man Arrested Outside New York State Fair With AR-15
A North Carolina man was arrested with an assault weapon outside of the New York State Fair. A 34-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested outside of the New York State Fair on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Curtis D. Young was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a 3rd degree class “D” felony. New York State Troopers observed Young acting suspiciously after exiting his truck on the exit ramp from I-690 at State Fair Boulevard. During an interview with State Police, he admitted that he had an AR-15 and a 30-round magazine inside of his truck.
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