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Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
Almanac Predicts First Frost For Capital Region Cities & Towns
It's another sign that we are nearing the end of an epic summer in the Capital Region: our first frost will be here before you know it. Maybe you have seen those first few maple leaves showing a red tinge, or is it the pumpkin-flavored everything starting to show up on store shelves? Or is it been the increased craving for the area's best cider donuts? Outside of some cooler temps and shorter days, all the signs of autumn arriving soon are upon us.
Photos, video show extensive flood damage in Conn., New York
NEW YORK - The Tri-State Area is reeling after historic flooding devastated parts of the region. Parts of Connecticut and Long Island were hit especially hard, with one official in Connecticut calling the rainfall a "1,000 year" event. Two women were killed when their vehicle was swept away on Route 67. Dozens of others had to be rescued across the state. Photos show some of the damage residents and workers there now have to clean up. Some residents in Danbury, Conn. were confronted with a washed-out roadway outside their apartment complex. In Seymour, Conn., photos show extensive damage to Metro-North Railroad tracks caused by...
Cloudy Tuesday in the Twin Tiers
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – The clouds are going to be stubborn to leave over the next few days. There is an area of low pressure that has been slow to exit thanks to some Ernesto blocking off of the eastern seaboard. This is a change from yesterday’s thinking in that now we will have more […]
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Exotic Meat Illegally Sold In New York State, Store Charged
Authorities from New York State went "undercover" and found exotic meat illegally for sale inside a specialty meat shop. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the unlawful sale of crocodile meat in its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." The most recent report also highlighted that forest...
Superbug That Causes Rapid Death May Be In New York State
A drug-resistant superbug that causes a quick death "even in healthy people" has made its way to the United States. Health officials are sounding the alarm about hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp). World Health Organization Warns About Superbug. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the superbug has been found in 16...
Homeless and at-risk N.Y. veterans will receive $40 million from the Department of Veterans Affairs
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York veterans will be receiving millions of dollars in new aid from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. On Friday, the department announced in a written statement that “it will award $43,955,195 million in grants to help homeless and at-risk New York Veterans — along with an additional $16,756,899 million to benefit veterans from New York and surrounding states.”
BRPC to hold Annual Meeting, present Kusik Award on September 25th
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission will hold its Annual Meeting and Reception on Wednesday, September 25th from 5-7pm at Balderdash Cellars in Richmond. During the event, the 2024 Kusik Award will be presented to Representative Smitty Pignatelli. Read more HERE. Register HERE.
New York City man gets 5 years in prison for having cocaine at Amsterdam hotel
A New York City man was sentenced to 5 years in prison after he was arrested earlier this year with cocaine at an Amsterdam hotel. William De La Rosa, 29, had previously admitted in federal court that on Jan. 25 of this year, he drove to the hotel with 1 kilogram of cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He planned to distribute the drug to another person.
Fio Rito and The Mystery of the Albany Handicap
Fio Rito, winner of the Inaugural Albany Handicap in 1978, closed his career with an historic upset in the 1981 Whitney (seen here), and a win in the Michigan Mile and 1/8th. (Bob Coglianese) I wrote a story a few years back about a war horse named Grady who raced...
Two Sweet Pups Abandoned; Police in Troy Want to Know Why
The photo is heartbreaking, as both of the handsome (and seemingly lost) doggies look a little nervous in the back seat of a stranger's car. One of the dogs appeared to have a collar, and they both seemed relatively healthy and well-groomed. Who would leave them unattended and why?. That's...
$62 Million Development on Woodstock ’94 Site Sparks Fierce Debate
Winston Farm Development: Economic Impact vs. Community Concerns. SAUGERTIES — The proposed development of Winston Farm, the historic site of Woodstock ’94, is generating significant debate within the Saugerties community. On August 14, developers presented their draft generic environmental impact statement (DGEIS) to the Town Board, revealing plans for a mixed-use development that includes housing, a hotel, cabins, and more. According to the developers, this project could bring a substantial $62 million in annual economic impact, alongside various other benefits like job creation, increased tourism, and enhanced local vitality.
The boy in the attic: Everything we know about Jaylen Griffin, the missing Buffalo 12-year-old found dead after nearly 4 years
Nearly four years after vanishing while on a grocery run and months since being found dead in the attic of a random home, investigators are still trying to piece together what happened to Jaylen Griffin. Jaylen Griffin, 12, vanished in 2020 while heading to a neighborhood corner store to buy...
Rare Weather Event Could Wash out NY State Fair Opening Day
If you plan on hitting up the New York State Fair on opening day, you might want to wear a bathing suit under your clothes. Central New York's endless cycle of rainy weather continues, but a relatively rare weather event for this time of year will make things extra soggy come Wednesday, August 21.
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