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New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
SP: Dutchess County woman attacked nursing home resident
According to New York State Police, an investigation found Thompson physically attacked a disabled resident of the Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation while she was employed there. She was arraigned at the town of Somers Court and was released on her own recognizance. She's set to reappear in court on July 22.
Elderly man drowns at Fahnestock State Park
KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County died at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie late Tuesday after being airlifted by a medivac chopper from Fahnestock State Park in western Kent. Police were called to the park where they found the man, whose name was not released, in the...
Elderly Couple in Poughkeepsie Awoken to Man Robbing Their House
A man has been arrested after police in Poughkeepsie, New York caught him in the act of robbing the house of an elderly couple while they were inside sleeping. A night of sleep took a scary turn for an elderly couple in Poughkeepsie, NY this week as they were awoken to find that someone was inside their house robbing them. Most of us can agree that something like this is what many of us have nightmares about and according to the town of Poughkeepsie Police, that nightmare became reality for one area couple.
Police warn businesses that burglar is back in community
POUGHKEEPSIE – City of Poughkeepsie detectives arrested suspected burglar Eric Magnano on suspicion that he robbed four well-known city businesses recently. He has been charged with four felony counts of burglary. Following his arraignment, Magnano was released to the Dutchess County Probation Department’s supervision due to state bail reform...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
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