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Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Potsdam village DPW projects moving forward
POTSDAM — The village’s summer public works projects schedule is moving along at pace, said Village Department of Public Works Supervisor Greg Thompson. “We’ve been extremely busy over the course of the last few months,” Thompson told the village board at their meeting July 15. “We came into our normal construction season with a very ambitious agenda to say the least.”
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
27 local nonprofits awarded funding totaling over $645K
27 Western New York nonprofit organizations are set to share in funding totaling over $645,000, as part of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo‘s 2024 Competitive Grants process. Nonprofits that vie for the funding must excel in the following four community goals, per Community Foundation’s guidelines:. Achieve racial/ethnic...
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
Fisherman practicing for tournament breaks New York record for most popular species in the country
An angler was preparing for an upcoming bass tournament on Cayuga Lake. Practice made the perfect catch. James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania shattered a 37-year-old New York state record for...
Two Capital Region banks to merge, change names
Arrow Financial Corporation, who owns both Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, has finalized a merger between the two. The banks will be renamed as Arrow Bank National Association.
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