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10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
State investment will bring new funding for Cayuga Lake water protection
ITHACA, N.Y. — A new $42 million investment by New York State aims to help farmers and municipalities improve water quality in the eastern Finger Lakes region, with the goal of curbing harmful algal blooms (HABs). The Eastern Finger Lakes watershed consists of Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles,...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
North country reacts to state’s 3-month blitz on shops illegally selling marijuana
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Governor Kathy Hochul released an update on the state’s three-month blitz to crack down on illegal cannabis shops. She announced 345 illegal smoke shops were shut down, including four in Watertown and five in St. Lawrence County, while seizing $29 million worth of cannabis.
15-Year-Old Girl Arrested at New York State Fair for Stabbing Two Others
One of the more disturbing trends in society today is the increase in violence among youth offenders. In Utica, the first homicide of the year was the death of a 15-year-old at the hands of what is believed to be another teen. That case has yet to be solved almost 9 months later.
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.
Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
Newburgh Represented in a Huge Way on the Food Network
Chef Mike who has made a name for himself in Newburgh will be featured on the Food Network. Sometimes there are just people who stand out and Chef Mike is surely one of them. I met Chef Mike a few years ago when he was working at one of my favorite spots in Newburgh. Right away, he stood out for his kindness, dedication and his enormous passion for food.
High school sports kickoff throughout region with first day of practices
BEACON — As team captain, Rory LaDue, is already assessing the Beacon girls’ soccer team’s chance at making a run into the playoffs this fall. LaDue got her first look at the squad during the first day of practice for fall sports on Monday. “I’m super excited...
Visual journalist Andre Lambertson named fall 2024 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Department of Digital Media & Journalism at SUNY New Paltz is excited to welcome Andre Lambertson, the award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker, as the fall 2024 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism. Lambertson’s career spans more than 25 years capturing stories of transformation from around the globe. His...
Did You Know This Tim McGraw Smash Hit Was Recorded In Upstate New York?
One of Tim McGraw's most legendary songs turns 20 this summer and it was recorded right here in the Empire State. When it comes to making music in Nashville, there are 2 things artists can always count on - great songs from a super-talented community of songwriters and great session musicians to turn them into music candy for the ears! It is a tried and true system that is a well-oiled machine in Music City recording studios.
Paradigm Athletic Center holds ribbon cutting, grand opening
On Friday, August 23, Paradigm Athletic Center held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of its new fitness center at 1743 Route 17A on the border of Goshen and Florida with the help of friends, family, comunity members and members of the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, among others. It was the former location of the Orange County Sports Club.
Some Carmel Residents Yell Antisemitism to Further Their Political Cause
There is nothing quite so offensive to me, as a person born into a Jewish family, then a bunch of non-Jews opportunistically crying “antisemitism” when it suits their cause. It’s fairly obvious that this local bully collective masquerading as activists have no actual concern over the issue of...
The Peekskill Riots Revealed the Racism and Antisemitism Hidden Beneath the Surface of the Anti-Communist Movement
Shortly after Deputy Sheriff Franklin Bowman arrived at an outdoor concert venue in New York’s Hudson Valley on August 27, 1949, he realized that he needed reinforcements. Paul Robeson, one of the most lauded African American entertainers of his time, was about to perform, and the crowd was going to be much bigger than expected. That meant there was more potential for trouble than expected, too. Car after car turned off of Hillside Avenue and continued down the long driveway to the concert grounds. Meanwhile, ahead of Bowman on the main road, hundreds of angry World War II veterans were getting ready to hold a demonstration against Robeson.
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