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Just Announced: Direct Train Service to the New York State Fair
Fair season is in full swing in New York, and while the Hudson Valley boasts some of the best county fairs in the state, the largest celebration of all is the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY. Luckily, there's a brand new way to get there. Without personal...
Were you affected by July's severe storms? You could get some money
New Yorkers affected by July's severe storms and resulting damage may be eligible for grant funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday up to $11 million in emergency assistance for eligible homeowners and municipalities in seven counties impacted by the 22 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flooding that took place between July 10-16. “After extreme weather...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Emergency Access Gate in Orange County. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the emergency access gate along Interstate 84 at County Route 49 in the Town of Wawayanda, Orange County. In the aftermath of last September’s bus crash on I-84, Governor Hochul committed to working with federal, state and local authorities on the request for additional crash gates. This request was granted by the Federal Highway Administration earlier this year and the State Department of Transportation immediately began coordinating with the Town of Wawayanda to expedite construction on the crash gates. The new access gate provides direct access to Interstate 84 for local emergency service vehicles and first responders, facilitating a speedier response time and ensuring the fastest possible route to emergencies along the Interstate.
“Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest to find best manufactured item
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State residents are trying to decide what’s the best thing made in the Empire State. The “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest is in now its second phase. The poll was started by the Business Council of New York State Inc. and is a statewide initiative aimed at spotlighting […]
NY Gaming Commission Suggests That Saratoga Should Have Synthetic Course
The New York Gaming Commission (NYGC) has released its 2023 report regarding the high rate of fatalities upstate last year. Between May 26, 2023 and September 4, 2023, there were 17 equine fatalities at Saratoga Race Course, which again put the track's Thoroughbred safety record under scrutiny. Several suggestions were...
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
Massive Storms Coming to New York State
Storms are moving into New York State and they are going to be huge. A few storms could produce heavy rain. It has been pretty dry in New York State for the month of July, but August is going to be starting pretty wet. In Central New York there was...
18-year-old sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison in Walden shooting
GOSHEN – An 18-year-old Wallkill man was sentenced in Orange County Court to seven and a half years in prison in connection with a shooting in Walden earlier this year. Joseph Lightfoot was involved in an altercation in Walden on April 25th and took a loaded, unlicensed pistol out of his hoodie, aimed at the male resident, and fired, striking his own girlfriend in the wrist. Lightfoot later admitted to members of the Village of Walden Police Department that he possessed the gun, for which he did not have a permit, and shot it during the altercation.
Knicks Sign Backup Big Man to Eyebrow-Raising Contract
The New York Knicks announced on Tuesday, July 30, that they have re-signed backup big man Precious Achiuwa. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Achiuwa’s deal is worth $6 million for one year. Interestingly, the 6-foot-8 Achiuwa waived his no-trade clause, per multiple reports. That raised a few eyebrows as his contract makes him a trade chip for the Knicks leading to the trade deadline in February. He will be trade-eligible by December 15, per SNY’s Ian Begley.
Two people shot in City of Newburgh on Wednesday
NEWBURGH – Two people were shot on Wednesday afternoon in the City of Newburgh. According to the City of Newburgh Police Department, the victims were shot on Spring Street at about 12:44 p.m. Both victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital. The...
Anonymous ShopRite customer becomes instant millionaire after lucky in-store purchase – the chances were slim
A LUCKY individual is set to become rich after winning $1 million from a singular grocery store purchase. The unknown shopper bought a lottery ticket at a ShopRite in New Jersey last week. The ticket was worth $1 million and was sold for the Friday, July 26 drawing at a ShopRite store in Mercer County, […]
How One Group of Kingston Mothers is Now Tackling “Climate Dread”
Climate change is at the forefront of many minds as states across the country, including New York, continue to experience unprecedented extreme weather. In New York this summer, we've gone from weeks-long heat waves to a record number of tornados passing through in July alone. One local Ulster County group...
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