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Governor Hochul announces $18 million investment in project at Oakdale Commons in Broome County
Governor Kathy Hochul recently outlined plans for the next two phases of a transformative, mixed-use development project that is breathing new life into the former Oakdale Mall in Johnson City, Broome County. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the distressed mall is undergoing a rebirth aimed at creating a vibrant, walk-able, mixed-use, mixed income, transit-oriented anchor destination for residents and visitors alike in the Southern Tier.
These Cars Or Trucks Angry New Yorkers The Most
A new report finds even some of the most popular cars might not be worth the headache. Officials from Lemon Law Experts contacted Hudson Valley Post to inform us about its recent study on "The Cars That Make Americans the Angriest." Methodology: The Cars That Make Americans the Angriest. Lemon...
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
UVM Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program holds adaptive car show
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - People are getting out of their wheelchairs, and getting into their adaptive, high tech cars, showing off what they can do. “The ability to get into a conventional seat, into a vehicle, in Joan’s condition would not be possible otherwise,” Guy Kennedy of Underhill said.
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to foot that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 118 in Dorchester Claims Life of Meredith Woman
Dorchester, N.H. – A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Saturday evening on Route 118 in Dorchester. State Troopers from the Troop F barracks responded to the incident at approximately 5:07 p.m. Preliminary investigations revealed that a motorcycle traveling eastbound failed to negotiate a turn. The motorcycle crossed the center line...
Two men severely hurt in crash on Rt. 22A in Shoreham
Two men are at University of Vermont Medical Center with severe injuries after a crash on Route 22A in Shoreham. A 47-year-old man from Bomoseen was driving south near the Orwell town line shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vermont State Police say his car crossed the center line, striking a car and a motorcycle. The Bomoseen man and the motorcyclist are the two people who were hurt. No one in the northbound car was injured.
Peru Fire Station expansion goes to referendum vote
PERU | Plans to expand the Peru Volunteer Fire Department fire station on Bear Swamp Road have adjusted to add steel and fireproof framing. Courtney Tetrault, vice chair of the Peru Board of Fire Commissioners, said renovation has to incorporate Class A construction. A concept design for the fire department's...
Plattsburgh 988 mural to be dedicated this weekend
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - An official dedication for Plattsburgh’s new 988 mural is set for this weekend. The mural was completed earlier this summer and includes images of the Adirondack mountains, the words “you matter” and the 988 hotline number. This week, creators spoke about the funding...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
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...
As party picks Harris, women take center stage among New York’s Democrats: ‘It’s our time’
Chicago, Ill. — Peggy Chase remembers being moved by Geraldine Ferraro’s vice presidential nomination in 1984, which marked a historic achievement for women in America. “I remember thinking ‘Oh my god, a woman can do anything,’” the former Onondaga County Legislator said. Four decades later,...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
More than 80,000 come out to NYS Fair for Day 4's picture-perfect weather
Geddes, N.Y. -- Saturday’s beautiful late-summer weather helped draw out 83,240 to Day 4 of the New York State Fair, pushing the overall attendance numbers to more than 200,000, according to fair officials. The crowds backed up Interstate 690 and filled up some of the fair’s key parking lots....
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...
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