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If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Homeowners without flood insurance may still be able to get help after the storm. Here’s how.
A spokesperson for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) said their emergency managers have been embedded with Suffolk County since the morning of the storm and have already done initial surveys.
Governor Hochul announces shootings with injuries are down 29% in the state
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday shooting incidents with injury have declined 29% across New York State for communities participating in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. The data is from a seven-month period from January to July for 2023 and 2024. “Keeping...
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway
A truck driver suffered the consequences of taking one of New York state’s forbidden parkways in this unfortunate video. In the clip, a truck driver apparently ignored every sign along the way before eventually plowing right under a very low bridge along some parkway in New York. A passing motorist was able to capture the […] The post Four-wheeler films trailer torn to absolute shreds after attempting to use parkway appeared first on CDLLife.
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Major insurer overpaid $5 million in claims for NY retirees , audit finds
Albany, N.Y. — A major insurer for many New York state retirees improperly paid over 200 insurance claims costing over $5 million, according to an audit by the state comptroller’s office. The audit centered on evaluating insurance claims submitted by Anthem Blue Cross — formerly Empire Blue Cross...
Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
Amid Flood Cleanup, Wilton Selectmen Keep Other Business Matters on Track
The lingering impacts of Sunday’s historic flooding in Wilton did not keep the Board of Selectmen (BOS) from tending to business as usual at its regular meeting last night (Aug. 20). New Storage at The Stadium. Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker informed the board that Wilton’s youth football and lacrosse...
Local DJ’s Self-Started Company Brings the Tech House Vibes to Peekskill
This Friday, Aug. 23 at River Outpost Brewery in Peekskill, a new local DJ organization known as Sundown Sessions will be bringing its band of tech house, Afro house and Latin house music with a stacked lineup of five DJs performing throughout the night. The event starts at 10 p.m. and continues until closing.
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
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