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Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: Aug. 30-Sept. 1
The weekend is almost here! From fairs the Capital District Scottish Games to the last weekend of racing at Saratoga Race Course for the 2024 season, there are quite a few things happening on August 30, August 31, and September 1.
Trump seeks to move his New York state criminal case to federal court and delay sentencing
Donald Trump has filed a petition seeking to move his New York state criminal case to a federal court in Manhattan and push off the upcoming sentencing for his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
GameStop turns some Upstate NY stores into ‘retro’ video game shops: See list of locations
Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start. GameStop is turning some of its stores into “retro” video game shops, selling older consoles including earlier models of Nintendo, Sega, PlayStation and Xbox systems. The company said it will also sell older games from multiple franchises, including “Mario Kart,” “Grand Theft Auto,” “Halo” and “Pokémon.”
Popular Capital Region Coffee Chain Opening 3 New Locations
One of the area's best destinations for a cup of coffee and a bagel is getting ready to open three additional locations. Uncommon Grounds has been a Capital Region favorite for coffee, bagels, and more for years. And the chain continues to grow!. Not too long ago the chain opened...
Results Are in on Virus That Shut Down Baby Goat Cuddling at New York State Fair
The results are in on that baby goat that got a family booted from the New York State Fair an hour before gates opened. Justin & Lauren Steinmetz spent months preparing for the 13 days at the Fair, which cost them their life savings. On the morning of opening day, a vet performing routine health checks said one goat may have a virus.
NYS Fair lost and found boasts an eclectic collection of items from dentures to car keys
GEDDES, N.Y. — Each year at the Great New York State Fair, a collection of lost items grows each day at the New York State Police Headquarters. Right across from the train tracks at the fairgrounds state police dispatch comes in, along with all sorts of other random items.
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Independent Contractor Arrangements Changes In New York State
Freelance worker. What exactly does that mean? According to the New York City Worker and Protection website, a freelance worker is a person or organization (no more than one person) hired or retained as an independent contractor to provide services for compensation of $800 or more. FIFA, the Freelance Isn't...
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
2 New York Men Arrested Following Routine Traffic Stop
I am obsessed with watching those investigative news shows on television. I love trying to figure out these true-crime cases and mysteries. One thing that always drives me crazy is when the criminal gets caught because of something as simple as not using a turn signal and getting pulled over.
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims
CITYWIDE — DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on Monday announced an agreement with the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes chain, which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, to provide more than $604,000 in restitution for “egregious” violations of the city’s Consumer Protection Law. The city had filed suit against Ortiz in April after receiving dozens of complains about the chain, reportedly including refusing to disclose the location of remains, misrepresenting prices, failing to provide paid-for services, presenting remains in “unacceptable conditions” and other offenses, according to a press release from the DCWP. In addition to $100,000 in civil penalties, the city says that 28 victims will receive payouts totaling $104,000, leaving $500,000 for other affected customers, and encourages those who may have been harmed by Ortiz’ “predatory and deceptive practices” to come forward by filing complaints online on the DCWP’s webpage or by calling 311. Ortiz also operates under the names of Rivera Funeral Home, McGonnell Funeral Home, Louis Tommaso Funeral Home and Parkchester Funeral Home.
New road safety technology coming to Colonie, Guilderland, Clifton Park
Colonie, Guilderland and Clifton Park EMS will bring in a new technology to help save more lives across the state. Colonie EMS said they want to reduce the chances of fatal accidents on all roadways.
Democrat Paula Collins campaigns in North Country in bid to unseat Elise Stefanik
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Voters in New York’s 21st district will decide in just over two months who will represent them in Congress for the next two years. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will face off against attorney Paula Collins, a Democrat, for the seat. Collins visited Plattsburgh this...
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