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COVID cases skyrocket across New York City
NEW YORK (PIX11) — You may have heard more people around you mentioning they recently contracted COVID 19. In the city, COVID cases are up 317 percent between May and last week, based on a 7-day average and hospitalizations are up 160 percent. Some experts say the numbers are likely much higher. Stephanie Silvera is […]
Thorpedo Anna wins Coaching Club American Oaks Stakes
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Thorpedo Anna left no doubts in the Coaching Club American Oaks, as trainer Kenny McPeek's horse secured the Grade One race. The 2-1 favorite had previously won the precursor to this year's Kentucky Derby and most recently claimed victory in the Acorn Stakes during Saratoga's Belmont Week.
Incentive Pay Gives Brown First 2-Year-Old Win Of Saratoga Meet
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – When the seventh race at Saratoga Race Course was finished Saturday, Chad Brown, who deflects credit often, did it once more. The six-time leading trainer at the Spa had just won a $100,000 maiden special weight with the 5-2 favorite, Incentive Pay (Volatile). It was the first juvenile starter of the meet for Brown.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Honor Marie Works for Travers, Colt Still Needs a New Rider
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Jockey Manny Franco was on Honor Marie's (Honor Code) back when the colt hit the Oklahoma Training Track at 7:30 Saturday morning. That doesn't mean Franco will be there when Honor Marie runs in the GI Travers Stakes on Aug. 24. Honor Marie worked four...
Taste of Diamond Point features gourmet food, raffles, live music and community
Lobster rolls, NY Strip steak and shrimp served on skewers, shredded beef tacos with grilled peach and carrot slaw and hefty submarine sandwiches were among the selections at the 14th Annual Taste of Diamond Point held on Saturday, July 20. The event is a fundraiser for Diamond Point Community Church, and the 2024 edition drew a large crowd to the church lawn where they could sample food donated by area restaurants and delicatessens.
Adirondack Independence Music Festival returning for Labor Day Weekend
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival will return to Charles R. Wood Park for three nights over the Labor Day weekend The post Adirondack Independence Music Festival returning for Labor Day Weekend first appeared on Spotlight News.
Examiner crew test drives Uncle Mario’s Garage restaurant
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the Examiner is, “Where is a good place to bring the kids to eat?” When Uncle Mario’s Garage, a car-themed eatery on Route 9 opened, we knew we needed to examine it, particularly since one of the younger members of our Adventure Team is a Pixar Cars fanatic who won’t leave the house without Lighting McQueen in his pocket.
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
Three dead in upstate New York head-on collision; investigation ongoing
Three people are dead following a crash in upstate New York on Friday. On July 19, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the New York State Police responded to a two-car head-on collision on I-86 eastbound in the town of Chemung, Chemung County. ...
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
NY urges banks, companies to be on high-alert amid global tech outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state regulators urged banks and companies to be on high-alert amid the global tech outage on Friday, saying it is monitoring institutions and market events and working with other state and federal regulators.
Sammy Hagar Will Not Get To Meet NYS Trooper Who Gave Him ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Here's why a reunion between Sammy Hagar and the New York State Trooper who inspired one of his biggest hits won't get to happen. Sammy Hagar will be performing at SPAC on Monday July 22, 2024. He has some serious history with Upstate New York and our area. However it appears he was going a little too fast and ended up with a now famous speeding ticket.
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