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Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 8-12
These are the inspections from July 8 to 12 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
Roar! NYS Fair bringing back free dinosaur experience for entire 13-day run
The New York State Fair is bringing back the Dinosaur Exhibition for some jurassic fun. The interactive, educational experience featuring 60 true-to-life-size, prehistoric, life-like dinosaurs will be at the 2024 NYS Fair for its entire 13-day run. The family-friendly exhibit will be free with admission to the Fair, which runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2.
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Whether it has been streams of tourists flooding Times Square or masses of travelers driving upstate to see the total solar eclipse, tourism has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York state. But while the travel restrictions and shutdowns that marked the height of the pandemic have faded, tourism still looks vastly different today than it did in 2019.
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
CRSA Sprint Cars Dropped from Afton Program on Friday
(July 15, 2024) — CRSA Sprint Car Series officials announced Monday that the event scheduled for Friday at Afton Speedway has been cancelled. CRSA officials explained the track dropped the sprint car program due to the Afton Fair taking place at the same time. The next event on the...
New senior apartments open in Latham
The newest apartment building for Colonie seniors was unveiled in Latham on Monday. King Thiel II at 11 Elks Lane is home to 99 apartments. They are two and one bedrooms, all fully equipped with appliances. The ribbon was cut on the new building Monday morning at 11 Elks Lane,...
Meteor passed over NYC, Statue of Liberty Tuesday: NASA
A number of tri-state area residents reported feeling a shaking or hearing a loud boom Tuesday morning leading to quite the mystery. NASA is estimating a meteor passed through the area between 10 a.m. and noon and would account for people saying they saw a fireball in the sky. NASA said simultaneous military activity in the area may account the shaking or boom residents felt.
Herkimer Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Donors Needed
Herkimer First Responders are hosting the highly anticipated 7th Annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, this Thursday, July 18th from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Herkimer VFW. Herkimer Police Chief Mike Jory says they're still in need of donors and he sent out a message to members...
UTICA LADY KNICKS PREMIER LEAGUE
MVCC (white) 58, Lady Knicks (purple) 48**. Snyder Landscaping (black) 67, Seasonal Sports (gray) 45. Gitto & Niefer (gold) 61, Cohen & Cohen (orange) 46. Gates Cole Insurance (red) 66, Notre Dame Schools (pink) 47. PGCBL. Oneonta Outlaws 4, MV Diamond Dawgs 2 (suspended in 3rd inning, will be completed...
MA Shoppers: Beware When You Swipe While Shopping!
Attention Bay State residents: When you are out doing your grocery shopping, pay heed to your surroundings especially when using a credit or debit card when checking out. Big Y supermarket discovered skimmers south of the border in two of its Connecticut stores last month. The grocery chain reports an unknown individual has attached a skimming device to one single terminal in each of its Naugatuck and Plainville locations. back on June 29th. At the present time, there are no reports of a similar incident in Massachusetts.
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
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