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NY weather update: Heat advisory for part of New York until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments the...
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
New York Parents “Tricked” Into Buying Unhealthy Supermarket Food
Around 60 percent of food for newborns and toddlers doesn't meet nutrition standards. That's according to the results of a new study that's leaving parents terrified. The findings were published last week in the in the journal Nutrients. Researchers tested over 650 products sold in the top 10 grocery chains...
Percussionist Cyro Baptista on the Bandwagon Summer Stage
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Brazilian-born percussionist in jazz and world music Cyro Baptista, on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. Cyro Baptista is a Brazilian born percussionist and composer whose vast talent and penchant for innovation brought him to be praised as one of the most respected musicians in the world.
Adirondack Independence Music Fest to jam Labor Day Weekend
It’s touted as Lake George’s biggest party of the year. The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is returning to the Festival Commons in Wood Park with nearly two dozen bands August 30 – September 1. This is the ninth year for the multi-band event that features a lineup of premiere touring bands currently on the festival circuit.
Here Are All Dates For The Last of The Capital Region Fairs
This is the final week for the Capital Region fairs. Check out the ones that run this week. Here is a guide to the final fairs, dates, and what they offer. The Columbia County Fair is from August 28th through September 2nd in Chatham. The fair opens at noon on the first day and at 10 am the rest of the fair days. Enjoy games, rides, demolition derbies, live music, food, and more. To get the full schedule and tickets click HERE.
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
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