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Upstate New York Bridge Renamed After Trooper Killed 22 Years Ago
A fallen New York State Trooper is being honored 22 years after he was killed in action. On Thursday, New York State Police officially dedicated a bridge in honor of a fallen trooper. Bridge Over New York State Thruway Renamed After Fallen Trooper. Officials dedicated the overpass on Charley Hill...
Police crack down on DWI for the Fourth of July weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police agencies across New York State are cracking down on drunk driving for the Fourth of July holiday and long weekend. The STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign began Wednesday and runs through Sunday, July 7. Drivers can expect to see more police and DWI checkpoints on roadways throughout that time. “During […]
5 Hikers Rescued During New York Heatwave in Sullivan County
A group of hikers needed rescuing in Sullivan County during the extreme heat wave that hit the Hudson Valley this month. If you missed it from June 18th through the 24th the Hudson Valley and New York State were hit with an extreme heatwave. Experts were calling it a heat dome. According to CNN, a heat dome is when air is trapped "in place and bake it with abundant sunshine for days on end, making each day hotter than the last."
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
Krabbe screening gets final approval after decades-long push from Kelly’s Hunter’s Hope Foundation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The family of Bills legend Jim Kelly celebrated the news this week that Krabbe disease was officially added to a panel of recommended tests for newborn babies. The formal approval from Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra marked a long-awaited victory in a battle spearheaded by Kelly and his wife, […]
2 People Wanted By New York State Police
Do you know either of these two individuals? New York State Police want to speak to them in connection to a crime. New York State Police at Homer need your help in identifying these two suspects - a male and a female. Trooper responded to a call at the Walmart on Bennie Road in Cortlandville on May 14, 2024. It was reported that the two suspects left the store with a full cart of items and did not try to pay for the items. The suspects fled the Walmart in a black pickup truck. Despite their best efforts, Troopers have not been able to locate the suspects and need the public's help identifying them. If you have any information, please call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Police Seek Your Help Locating This Missing Upstate New York Teen, Have You Seen Her?
According to World population Review there are more than 600,000 people go missing each year. There are currently 1,066 open cases for missing individuals in New York ranking the Empire State at #5 with the most open cases in America. Today New York State Police are seeking the publics help...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp, the co-founder of Canterra, Western New York’s first cannabis e-commerce platform and delivery service. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of NY Cannabis Insider.
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
3 of New York’s Most Wanted Criminals Are From WNY
Have you seen any of New York State's 'Most Wanted Fugitives?' Three of them are from Western New York. They are considered armed and dangerous by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Special Investigations. Under no circumstances should you try to apprehend any of these fugitives. The investigator's contact info in each case is below each photo. Some of these fugitives have been on the run for over a year. Each is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.
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