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Addiction expert says 'fentanyl backlash' is impacting chronic pain patients
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) says an illicit form of fentanyl is being manufactured overseas and funneled into the U.S. for sale on the street, where it's killing people at a staggering rate.
Oxford and other communities rebuilding one week after catastrophic flooding
OXFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s been exactly one week since historic flooding caused significant damage in multiple cities and towns in the western part of the state. Oxford was one of the towns most impacted by floods. Closed road signs and jersey barriers are common sights across town as...
Aaron Judge hits 2 more homers as Yankees beat Rockies
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer in the first inning to become the fifth player with three 50-homer seasons and went deep again in the seventh as the New York Yankees routed the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Sunday.Judge reached 50 in New York's 131st game. Two years ago when he hit 62 to break Roger Maris' single-season AL mark, Judge reached 50 in the Yankees' 129th contest.After not homering for a fifth straight game Saturday, Judge reached the milestone when he hit an 0-2 changeup from Austin Gomber (4-9) and lifted it into the Colorado bullpen beyond...
Westchester Fire: This Item Should Never Be in Your Trash
The Westchester County Department of Emergency Services has taken to Facebook once again to remind New Yorkers why this item should never be in your regular trash. Both the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and the Port Chester Fire Department shared stunning images of a major fire that broke out as a result of this mistake.
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to foot that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Clinton and Essex counties Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Clinton and Essex counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7...
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
NY State Fair forecast for Day 6: Enjoy the sunshine before expected rain later in the week
Geddes, N.Y. — Fairgoers can enjoy warm weather and cool breezes at the New York State Fair Monday before rain showers arrive as early as Tuesday night. Temperatures will be about 84 degrees throughout Monday paired with calm wind from the northwest in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. By that night, temperatures will drop to around 62 degrees.
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
One arrested after crash on Merritt Parkway in Westport
WESTPORT, CT (WFSB) - One person was arrested after a crash on the Merritt Parkway in Westport Sunday afternoon. Police say that at around 1:50 P.M., Connecticut State Police contacted Westport police about a crash that happened in the area near the Clinton Avenue overpass. They reported that three individuals...
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...
Norwalk officer injured in DUI hit-and-run
NORWALK — A Norwalk Police officer was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee late Friday night while on duty, leading to a hit-and-run investigation and subsequent arrest for DUI and related charges. At 11:47 p.m. on Aug. 23, the officer’s vehicle was hit near 205 Main Street by the...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
New York losing longtime news radio station in deal with ESPN brand
NEW YORK — Another era has been set to end, as WCBS 880 AM news radio will halt its programming in two weeks, nearly six decades after its first broadcast. Parent company Audacy is a Philadelphia-based owner of more than 230 radio stations in the U.S. Its brands include...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
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