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Central New York’s only Outback Steakhouse has closed
Clay. N.Y. — Central New York’s only Outback Steakhouse has closed. The restaurant at 3946 Route 31 in Clay closed after business hours Sunday because its lease expired, company spokeswoman Elizabeth Daly said in an email to syracuse.com. It had been in business for 20 years. “Some employees...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed, opened ahead of schedule Aug. 26
Recreational trail in the heart of the Adirondacks now open from Lake Placid to Floodwood Road, final section of rail trail remains closed for construction. On Aug. 26, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and work will begin immediately on the final phase of the 34-mile, multi-use recreational corridor for outdoor adventurers between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid.
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
The 25 biggest crowds in NYS Fair concert history (updated list)
The biggest crowds in New York State Fair concert history include a mix of country, hip-hop and rock — with a few names appearing in the top 25 twice. Country star Lainey Wilson set a new NYS Fair record with 53,200 fans at Suburban Park in 2023. It’s the largest audience in Syracuse concert history, too, surpassing The Who’s Carrier Dome audience of 47,319 in 1982.
Extreme Warm-Up Coming to New York State
Temperatures are going to knock on the door of 90 degrees for most of New York State this week!. Last week it was in the low 60s giving us November-like vibes, but the temperature for the State will be around 87 degrees coming up on Tuesday. It will be very humid as well.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners, including 1 in NYC, score $15K TAKE 5 prizes
Two winners in New York state took home TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth more than $15,000, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top-prize tickets — worth $15,588 — were sold on Aug. 26 for the evening drawing.
Heartbreaking: Mom Takes Legal Action Over 17-Hour ER Wait That Cost Her Son’s Life!
A mother from Columbia County is seeking justice for her deceased three-year-old son by suing the Albany Med Health System. She hopes to compel Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would help families like hers receive the compensation they deserve for wrongful deaths. Keri-Sue McManus, who has been...
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
New York Agriculture Dept. urges horse owners to vaccinate
A horse in Washington County has died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and the New York State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate. “Unfortunately, the mortality is extremely high, up to 90%. So, you want to make sure they don't get infected. Once they are infected unfortunately, they're prognosis remains very guarded to poor,” said Axel Sondhof, Veterinarian with Equine Clinic of Saratoga.
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
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.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Red Lobster to close more locations, including two additional sites in NY. Find out where
Three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is set to close 23 additional locations nationwide. These closures bring the total number of shut-down restaurants to at least 129 across the U.S. The new closures include three locations each in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia; two in Minnesota and New York; and...
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