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Oral Rabies Vaccine Bait Program to Begin In New York
Soon you will see low-flying planes and helicopters in the skies across New York State. The United States Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services program is set to start the distribution of oral rabies vaccine baits in New York State. Weather permitting, ORV baits will be distributed by air throughout the...
New York state police recruit tried taking training officer’s loaded gun, officials said
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A recruit for the New York State Police was charged after trying to take a training officer’s loaded gun last week. The recruit, Jose L. Valeriano, 22, was meeting around 10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 23, with Trooper Cory Sprague when he started acting “erratically” and lunged for Sprague’s gun, according to Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson.
Upstate NY insurance company in trouble, tells customers to find a new carrier
An Upstate New York-based insurance company appears to be going out of business as it urges customers to find a new carrier. “We regret to inform our agents and policyholders that our financial position has continued to deteriorate,” Adirondack Insurance Exchange said on its website. “We urge all current customers to begin working with their independent agent to secure new coverage with a rated carrier, immediately.”
Pride Takes Flight at our New York and Connecticut Centers
Last month, as rainbow flags waved from apartment balconies, store windows, and parade floats, a different type of Pride parade was taking place elsewhere. With binoculars in hand, birders across the country set out down winding, tree-lined trails to celebrate Pride—the birdy way. Since 2018, the National Audubon Society...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Costco class action: Customers have 11 days to submit claim for part of $2 million settlement
There are just 11 days left for Costco customers to submit a claim to receive money from a class-action lawsuit settlement if they purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes between 2011 and 2017 in New York. The lawsuit claims that Costco falsely advertised the wipes as flushable when they actually weren’t, and the wipes damaged […]
Parents React to Hochul’s Impending Phone ban
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) –-Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a listening tour to gauge support for potential cell phone bans in schools has some parents in Central New York expressing skepticism. “I think it has pros and cons, but we grew up fine without cellphones,” said Ani Murphy,...
City Island residents say sinkhole on King Avenue continues to grow
Residents say a sinkhole on King Avenue on City Island continues to grow. As News 12 crews were on scene, crews witnessed the hole reopening after black rubble covered the original sinkhole. Residents say they initially started to file complaints with 311 at the beginning of the month. One resident...
Queens Public Library opens new library in Far Rockaway
FAR ROCKAWAY, Queens (PIX11) – The Queens Public Library celebrated the grand opening of its new Far Rockaway Library on Tuesday. The Far Rockaway Library, located at the intersection of Central and Mott avenues, will be open seven days a week. The new library offers 32 public computers, 32 public laptops and nearly 30,000 books, […]
2 Parents Killed After Boats Collide, Leaving 1 Victim Trapped Under Capsized Vessel
A boating collision in Louisiana has left two parents dead. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries responded to a call about a two-vessel collision in the Tickfaw River near Kings Point shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 28. According to a news release, agents "found a heavily damaged 25-foot...
‘Baby-Faced Butcher’ Daphne Abdela shows off tattoos while pumping gas as she looks unrecognizable from Netflix doc days
THE convicted killer known as the Baby-Faced Butcher looked unrecognizable as she was spotted pumping gas after being featured in a Netflix documentary. Daphne Abdela showed off her many tattoos while filling up her car at a Speedway gas station in the Bronx, New York. Exclusive photos from The U.S. Sun show the 41-year-old wearing […]
Human remains found near shopping area in East Garden City: Police
Police are investigating after human remains were found in East Garden City, Long Island near the Roosevelt Field Mall.Police said they received a call just before 2:20 p.m. for possible human remains in the wooded area near 700 Dibblee Drive.When police arrived, they found an abandoned encampment and human remains.The homicide squad and medical examiner removed the body from the scene.An investigation is ongoing.Detectives ask anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.All callers will remain anonymous.----------* More Long Island news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTube
Crotona Park Outdoor Music Festival Takes Place from Thursday Aug. 1 through Saturday Aug. 3
Rise Up NYC Concerts and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, July 30, that the City would be “taking over Crotona Park in The Bronx” with a popular, summer, three-day, outdoor music festival kicking off on Thursday, Aug. 1, and continuing through Saturday, Aug, 3.
Fordham Heights: Police Appeal for Help Locating 50-Year-Old Man Reported Missing
The NYPD is seeking the public’s help locating a 50-year-old man reported missing from Fordham Heights. Police said that Gustavo Garcia of 2302 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY was last seen on Wednesday, July 3, at around 10 p.m. at his home. They said he is described as male, Black, Hispanic, is around 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds, has short hair, and wears glasses.
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