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Roughly 17K without power in Warren Co.
QUEENSBURY | Hundreds of trees were uprooted and numerous houses damaged after strong winds and rain swept through Warren County Tuesday evening. As the strong system moved in from the west, emergency warnings were issued after a confirmed tornado touched down near Wells, N.Y., quickly bringing raging winds and a severe thunderstorm into the county. Local meteorologists have reported winds topping 87 MPH in Glens Falls as the system moved east into Vermont.
Italian Eatery Buona Sera Opens On Saratoga Lake In Malta
Saratoga County eatery Buona Sera – located in Malta at 113 State Route 9P, right on Saratoga Lake – held its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Danielle Hartwyk, the restaurant serves a number of Italian staples like bolognese, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti with clam sauce.
Providence Man Leaves Hidden Camera In Victim's Living Room, Police Say
New York State Police arrested Saratoga County resident Todd St. Louis, age 57, after executing a search warrant at his Providence home Monday, July 15. It came weeks after a Montgomery County resident who previously resided in Saratoga County told troopers they found a hidden surveillance camera inside their home.
A Year Ago Today from Alan Epstein
Everyone enjoys hearing new music, and discovering unknown artists – unknown to us, at least. Sometimes their stories are as interesting as their music, and such is certainly the case with mandolinist and vocalist Alan Epstein. Alan is a life long bluegrass musician, now 71 years of age, who...
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
Barton Mines inducted into state's Historic Business Preservation Registry
NORTH RIVER | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) presented the management and staff of Barton Mines Corporation (Barton) with a certificate inducting the company into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Stec nominated Barton for this honor, citing its lengthy history and the continued importance the company has in the region through its operations in the towns of Johnsburg and Indian Lake and the City of Glens Falls.
Toddler's death in Watervliet leaves father seeking answers from police and CPS
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — It's been over one week since the suspicious death of a Watervliet toddler and local law enforcement is continuing investigating. The toddler’s father is speaking out that he wants answers from police and child protective services. Kaliff Seabrooks, the toddler’s father remembers his son...
Teen seriously injured after being run over by Jeep with no one behind the wheel
SANDGATE, Vt. (WCAX/Gray News) - A teen in Vermont was seriously injured when she was run over by a Jeep with no one behind the wheel, according to police. Vermont State Police said the incident happened Monday morning as a white 2001 Jeep Cherokee was towing a green 1994 Jeep Cherokee with a chain.
Hikers and cyclists can now cross Vermont on New England’s longest rail trail, a year after floods
HARDWICK, Vt. (AP) — A year after epic summer flooding delayed the official opening of New England’s longest rail trail, the 93-mile route across northern Vermont is finally delivering on the promise made years ago of a cross-state recreation trail. The Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is open to...
Devastating floods tear apart Vermont community, police say it was shocking
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — Over the past few days, Vermont has been struck by multiple devastating floods. Now, communities throughout Vermont and New York are facing the aftermath, as reported by NBC5, WMTW’s sister station in Burlington. Plainfield, Vermont, is one of the areas severely affected by last week’s...
Pickleball court controversy: locals call for court removal over excess noise
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The sound of a paddle on a plastic ball, on repeat from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Some people who live near the noise hub, Szymanski Park in South Burlington, are sick of it. “The noise level is unbearable, and I am about 100 feet...
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