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TikTok star opens ‘pretty alright’ diner in Upstate NY
Steve Barnes Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) In mid-May, the chef and new restaurateur Dylan Longton told his 183,000 TikTok followers that he welcomed mugs themed to their hometown or state and would feature them in his Pretty Alright Breakfast Club, an Upstate New York diner that takes the place of the former Gracie’s Kitchen in Voorheesville. It started serving quietly last week and formally opens today.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
Manchester Remains Opposed to Cell Tower Plans
United in standing against cell tower plans, Manchester’s Select Board and Planning Commission have joined forces to take on Vermont’s Public Utilities Commission (PUC). As the Manchester Journal reports, the two factions have both continued to argue against plans to install a cell tower at the Northshire Civic Center’s Riley Rink. While residents have acknowledged the need for better connectivity in the region, they do not agree that the selected site is the best site for a cell tower.
Rutland considers merging city offices into 1 building to save on upkeep costs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland officials on Tuesday announced an exploratory plan to merge several city resources into one location. It’s an idea created to skirt the high cost of repairs to multiple historic buildings like City Hall and the Rutland Free Library. “A place where the library and...
Overnight break-in reported at state park entry station
Vermont State Police report that the check-in station at the Waterbury Center State Park once again was the target of a burglary. In a press release this afternoon, Trooper Mae Murdock issued a request to the public for information that could help this new investigation. Based on security camera footage,...
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
DOJ: Schenectady man redeemed food stamps for drugs
The DOJ says he took $100 from the register, kept it, and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax. Alaidrus faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1M, and a term of supervised release of at least three years up to life.
A kick in the stomach
Barre City was among the hardest hit municipalities during last week’s flooding – just like it was last July. And we ask Vermont’s state climatologist about the link between climate change and extreme rain. Plus, police confirm a second death tied to the flooding, Gov. Scott urges Vermonters to report damages so the state can qualify for federal relief, Vermont’s health commissioner urges flood victims to prioritize their mental health, officials discourage swimming due to flood-related water contamination, and Sen. Welch hopes a group of candidates will seek the Democratic presidential nomination if President Biden drops out.
The Emerging Strategy for Getting the Biggest Gas Guzzlers Into EVs
A small share of drivers, mostly in rural areas, consume disproportionate amounts of gas. Burlington, Vt., now offers extra incentives for residents who drive more than twice the average local mileage. State policymakers in California, Maryland and Washington have considered similar policies. The average American drives about 13,500 miles a...
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone to appear at Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone will be in Vermont in August to screen a trio of films at the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. Stone will show and discuss three of his movies – “Platoon,” “Wall Street” and one more to be announced, according to a news release from the festival. The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival takes place Aug. 21-25.
A new normal? Climate change is bringing more extreme weather — including floods — to Vermont
“It's not going to be every year,” a forecaster from NOAA said. “But if you look across 10 or 20 years, you're going to have a slightly higher percent chance of these events happening.” Read the story on VTDigger here: A new normal? Climate change is bringing more extreme weather — including floods — to Vermont.
NY weather update: Flood warning previously issued will expire at 9:30 p.m.
The warning was for Essex County. "The Flood Warning will expire at 9:30 p.m. this evening for portions of northern New York, including Essex and Vermont, including Addison and Rutland county counties. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," says the National Weather Service.
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