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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...
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
R.I.P. Kim Johnson: ‘Survivor: Africa’ Finalist Passed Away At 79
Kim Johnson, the New York teacher who became the oldest female finalist in Survivor history in 2001, has passed away at the age of 79. Johnson’s children, Wendy, Teddy, and Kerry, confirmed the news with a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose-colored glasses right up until the end. She was the coolest mom and grandmother in the world. We will miss her forever,” they said. The retired school teacher reportedly passed away after a long battle against cancer. R.I.P. Chino XL: Rapper And ‘Alex & Emma’ Actor Dead At 50 Johnson...
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result in symptoms, but longer-term exposure to the metal can cause permanent damage to the central nervous system, resulting in learning disorders and other developmental defects in children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects in adults, the agency noted. American Spices of Ozone Park, New York, is recalling Spice Class brand...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?
Over the last few years, the state has passed new laws allowing upstate New York municipalities to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies – including rent stabilization and “good cause” eviction protections – that were previously exclusive to the New York City metropolitan area. Between the Emergency Tenant...
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
MM 7.30: Maryland men’s basketball to face Syracuse in 2024 Gotham Classic
Maryland men’s basketball will face Syracuse on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Barclays Center in the 2024 Gotham City Classic, it was announced today. Maryland’s nonconference schedule for the 2024-25 campaign is now set. This will be the 10th all-time meeting between the two programs, with the Terps holding...
New York Mills church hosts flea market, Polish Festival
NEW YORK MILLS — The public is invited to three days of family fun, rain or shine, from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at Sacred Heart — St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, located at 201 Main St. The annual flea market and basket raffle is...
Community fights to preserve historical home from demolition plans by Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has continued to ramp up its new strategic housing plan over the past year. In 2023, SU announced it would convert the 200-room Sheraton hotel into a 400-room student housing this fall. Shortly after, it announced plans to also build new residence halls at...
Central New York Teen Crowned One of Hormel Foods’ 2024 Food Heroes
A Central New York teen's dream to wipe out student lunch debt has earned her recognition on a national scale. Hormel Foods has named Emma Falkenmeyer, a recent graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School, one if its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes of 2024. Falkenmeyer, 18, created the initiative School Lunch...
Massive Speed Limit Change For Portions Of New York State
The summer is past the halfway point and here in New York State, there are some places that are getting ready for a new speed limit for the start of 2025. It is that time of the year that drivers are distracted more than ever! There are so many things on our minds and yet the roads are packed with so many reasons to stay focused. Kids on bike, motorcycles and people walking are just a few of the reasons.
Morning Earthquake Shakes Parts of Upstate New York
A morning earthquake shook parts of Upstate New York. Did you feel it? It struck just north of the Adirondack Mountains over the Canadian border. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
DO NOT Send Checks in Mail Anymore in New York State
Stop sending checks in the mail if you can because there has been a pretty big problem happening. There is a major problem with sending checks in the mail right now and it isn't letting up. Have you ever had a check that you sent in the mail and the person who was to receive it says that they never got it?
Massive Amount Of Boar’s Head Deli Meat May Cause Fatal Infection
Health officials say you should clean your fridge as soon as possible. Doctors in New York are warning residents about an ongoing outbreak linked to deli meat and veggies. On Friday, Hudson Valley Post reported on a produce recall. Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Recalled. abstract blur organic fresh...
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
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