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Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
One on one with Elise Stefanik
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential race shifted into another gear following the Democratic National Convention. This week on Empire State Weekly we spoke one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get her reaction to key issues in the race. Elise Stefanik is a republican and represents New York’s 21st congressional district. She also is […]
Adult-use cannabis sales and tax revenue rising in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York State now has a total of 165 legal adult-use dispensaries. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the demand for legal cannabis is up. “In the first quarter of 2024, we sold $100 million dollars worth of cannabis. In the second quarter of 2024, we sold over $160 million […]
New funding for Finger Lakes water quality
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State is sending $42 million to the Finger Lakes region to invest toward preserving water quality in the area. According to Governor Kathy Hochul’s office, the funds are for the Eastern Finger Lakes watershed, which covers Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and Otisco lakes, as well as 30 […]
Lauded girls basketball recruit leaves Ursuline for New York high school
Taylor Brown, the guard who has played a leading role on Ursuline's basketball team since eighth grade, has transferred from the Wilmington school to Long Island Lutheran, a six-time New York girls basketball state champion. Long Island Lutheran announced the move on Instagram on Friday. ...
New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend
Umardeo Roopnarine, 51, was arrested late last night and charged with stalking and burglary after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's house while she was away and hiding in a corner of a child's room when she returned. The post New York man arrested for stalking former girlfriend appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
RFK Jr. questioned in NY court over signature collectors who concealed his name on petitions
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced questions in a New York court Thursday about how his presidential campaign handled revelations that some people gathering signatures to get him on the state ballot concealed his name on the petitions and used other deceptive methods. Kennedy’s virtual appearance...
New York attorney general hits Trump at DNC, says she’s ‘confident’ in $454 million fraud verdict
CHICAGO — Letitia James, the Democratic attorney general of New York, hit out at former President Donald Trump’s legal strategy at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday morning, defending her aggressive $454 million fine against him just hours after her office told an appeals court to uphold the judgment. During a Thursday morning breakfast event where James was […]
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Work Is Done, Now It's All Up to Thorpedo Anna
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–There was a steady stream of people ambling over to trainer Kenny McPeek's barn at the Annex behind the Oklahoma Training Track Friday morning. They all wanted to send good thoughts to him and his 3-year-old filly, Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), as Saturday's $1.25 million GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course quickly approached.
Celebration of life for Hendrickson to be held Aug. 30
A celebration of the life of philanthropist John Hendrickson will take place at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of fame on Friday, Aug. 30. The event is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and all are welcome to pay their respects. Hendrickson the chairman of the National Museum...
In Her Second Try Rare Art Snagged A Victory
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A little bit of seasoning came in handy for Rare Art (Munnings) in her maiden special weight victory Friday at Saratoga Race Course. A one-length losing third in her debut on July 21, Rare Art prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Good Conduct (Without Parole) at the conclusion of their spirited duel through the stretch in the seventh race. Rare Art and Luis Saez reached the wire in the 1 1/16th miles $100,000 turf event for 2-year-old fillies in 1:46.36 and paid $6.60 as the 2-1 favorite.
Fire Tower Lighting Event Aug. 31; Helping Loons, Ducks
You could hardly start an outdoor fire with gasoline around these parts, but out west there are currently 287 forest fires burning in 15 states, the most (75) in Oregon, where there is also the most acreage on fire. Locally, we will be lighting up the fire towers in the area on Aug. 31 from 9 to 9:30 p.m. and reading the names of the observers that manned those towers in remembrance of their service. Bald Mountain (Rondaxe), Woodhull, Wakely, Owlshead, Stillwater and Snowy mountains will be lit that night. Some lighting can be viewed from the local lakes and highways. I know some people go up to these towers that are lit before sunset to take photos, but you better take a good headlamp or two with you because it is completely dark coming back down after the lighting takes place.
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