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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...
Popular Hudson Valley Trail Getting Interactive New Updates
The River to Ridge trail in New Paltz provides visitors with sweeping views of one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ulster County, the Shawangunk Ridge. The mostly flat trail is ideal for a casual stroll, birding hiking, biking, and much more. It was made possible by the Open Space...
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
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...
‘Historic Summit’ Held In Upstate New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held an "historic summit" in Upstate New York. We've learned all the details about what happened. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened leaders from the Indigenous Nations across New York State at the New York State Capitol in Albany in what's described as a "historic summit."
District Attorney Tierney, Senator Murray, and Sheriff Toulon announce release of public safety announcements
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, New York State Senator Dean Murray, and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr. have released public safety announcements to remind the public of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving, the importance of staying at the scene of a crash, and the legal and financial ramifications of a criminal arrest.
Nominations sought for 2024 Community Health Heroes in NNY
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and North Country Health Compass Partners are looking for nominations for this year’s Community Health Heroes. The organizations are seeking “anyone who has demonstrated outstanding public service and a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community can be nominated, and one […]
Popular New Paltz Bar Ends Lengthy Legal Battle
After months of legal battles, the owners of a popular New Paltz, NY bar & restaurant have ended their legal battles. Back in April, we told you that P & G's "a cornerstone" in New Paltz, New York had their license to sell liquor suspended after New York State authorities conducted a raid in March that resulted in four bartenders being charged with serving underage patrons and numerous customers getting tickets for using fake IDs.
Warrantless phone searches by customs agents violate the Fourth Amendment, judge rules
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A hot potato: A New York federal judge has ruled that warrantless searches of American citizens' phones by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The ruling stated that searching through someone's phone is an invasion of a traveler's privacy and "the best approximation government officials have for mindreading."
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