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Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
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...
NYRA honors New York Army National Guard soldiers during annual Military Appreciation Day
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Military Appreciation Day at the Saratoga Race Course is an annual tradition. This year, the New York Racing Association paid tribute to three New York Army National Guard soldiers, in a very special way. A highlight of the day was when 102-year-old Ken Bailey, who served in World War II, […]
Ex-NY Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
A former New York attorney is heading to prison after confessing that he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients.Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22.Pr…
Western Regional Off-Track Betting close to finding new president and CEO amid controversy
BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Western Regional Off-Track Betting chairman Dennis Bassett said the board of directors is inching closer to finding a new president and CEO. After a board of directors meeting Thursday morning, Bassett said the search committee, which he is leading, has received resumes from "around the world" and has narrowed the list to a group of "sharp candidates."
RFK Jr. questioned in NY court over signature collectors who concealed his name on petitions
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign handled revelations that some people gathering signatures to get him on the state ballot concealed his name on the petitions and used other deceptive methods. Kennedy’s virtual appearance...
Agriculture Career Day at the fair highlights NY-grown goodness, inspires next generation
GEDDES, N.Y. — Thursday is Agriculture Career Day at the Great New York State Fair, celebrating the industry that's the backbone of the annual event. The hope is to also inspire the next generation of professionals in the field of agriculture. New York's Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
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