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Some Central New York Highway Exit Numbers About To Change
If you have traveled on New York State's highways throughout your lifetime, you are probably aware of the assigned number on many of the exits. If someone asks me what the exit is for Johnson City, I know it's Exit 70S and 70N of Route 17. I still remember that...
‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ statistics revealed as illegal cannabis shop busts continue across the city
As the city continued to see a surge in illegal cannabis shop busts, initiatives across the state are looking to bring them to a halt. ‘Operation Padlock to Protect’ aims to crack down on these illegal shops. On Wednesday, elected officials revealed statistics under the initiative across the state.
‘Historic Summit’ Held In Upstate New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held an "historic summit" in Upstate New York. We've learned all the details about what happened. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened leaders from the Indigenous Nations across New York State at the New York State Capitol in Albany in what's described as a "historic summit."
NY had 23 tornadoes in July. Schumer says more money needed for monitoring weather
Ten tornadoes in one day in upstate New York —and 23 in July — is enough for Sen. Chuck Schumer. Although the federal government does not have the technology to make the rotational wind storms stop, it should spend more money on more equipment to monitor the weather and to give residents more...
2 of the top 25 most selective colleges in US are in NY, including 1 in Upstate NY
Two of the most selective colleges in the nation during the 2022-2023 school year were located in New York state, including one in Upstate New York. Columbia University in New York City was the sixth-most selective college in the U.S. last year with an admissions rate of 3.95%, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics. That made it the most selective college in New York.
Eastern New York Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risks
Albany, NY – Eastern New York is set to experience scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, potentially leading to locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service in Albany, NY, slow-moving thunderstorms are expected, with high rainfall rates posing risks of nuisance flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas.
Maplewood Park violence doesn't meet New York's mass shooting definition
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law last December a piece of legislation that defined a "mass shooting," tying the state definition to the Federal Bureau of Investigations one. She promised that would help release emergency funding and other federal resources to communities in grief. "Protecting the safety and well-being of all...
SCORES 7-30-24: Smith Post 24 wins Department of New York State championship for first time in 26 years // Diamond Dawgs season ends in PGCBL East Division Semifinals with loss to Stallions
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Jack Lawless hit a sacrifice fly to right-center field in the bottom of the seventh, scoring PJ Summa to send Smith Post 24 into the state championship game against the Clinton County Mariners later in the afternoon on Thursday. Department of NYS Tournament - Final. Smith Post...
Cash4Life game: Lucky player wins $1,000 weekly in N.Y. Lottery
A fortunate individual from New York state has won a prize of $1,000 every week for life by purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. A lucky person from New York state won a guaranteed minimum of $1 million in the Cash4Life drawing on Sunday, July 28. The New York Lottery revealed that the winning ticket was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, which is situated at 59 North Plank Rd. in Newburgh.
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Warrantless phone searches by customs agents violate the Fourth Amendment, judge rules
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: A New York federal judge has ruled that warrantless searches of American citizens' phones by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The ruling stated that searching through someone's phone is an invasion of a traveler's privacy and "the best approximation government officials have for mindreading."
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
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