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NY weather: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in New York Tuesday
On Tuesday at 5:26 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6:15 p.m. for Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer and Schoharie counties. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:26 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a...
NY weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New York until early Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 6:59 p.m. on Monday valid from 7 p.m. until Tuesday midnight for Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Ulster counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes...
102nd: Tweed wins Dem nomination in close primary
HILLTOWNS — Janet Tweed is set to face Republican Assemblyman Chris Tague in the 102nd Assembly District general election this November, after Tweed narrowly beat her opponent in the Democratic primary. Although the primary results have yet to be certified by the New York State Board of Elections —...
NY weather: Tornado watch issued for New York until Wednesday night
A tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 12:08 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Albany, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington counties. Tornado watches and warnings: Your safety guide. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference between...
Pair charged in Richmondville burglary
Two people accused of burglary in Schoharie County. Two people have been arrested in connection with a Schoharie County burglary from June 28. Police just released the information on Monday morning. State Police were called to a Richmondville home on June 28. Lilly M. Clarke, 20, of Summit, and an...
A nation in crisis: Learn about the 1932 presidential election
Bradley Towle will present a Schoharie County Historical Society talk at the Gallupville House on July 25, centered on the 1932 presidential election. Historians have referred to 1932 as the “cruelest year” of the Great Depression. It was also one of the most pivotal election years in American history, often remembered for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s landslide victory over incumbent Herbert Hoover, ushering in the era of the New Deal.
Sheriff’s Office Finds Missing Adult
SHARON SPRINGS — On Sunday, July 7, members of the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Village of Sharon Springs for a report of a missing vulnerable adult. A search of the area ensued and after approximately two hours, the subject was located by members of the Sheriff’s Office utilizing Project Lifesaver. Search efforts were hampered by treacherous terrain and weather. The patient was not injured but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New York State Police, New York State Forest Rangers, New York State Department of Homeland Security Office of Fire Prevention and Control, Schoharie County Search and Rescue Team, Schoharie County EMS, Sharon Springs Fire and EMS and Otsego County Fire Service.
HIGH NOTES: Schenectady literacy, Catskill arts, more
In Schenectady, the Reading Is Fun Program (RIF) recently held its 4th Annual “Scrabble Rama” tournament/fundraiser at Schenectady High School. The ‘Scrabble Rama” raised several thousand dollars to support reading-related activities and the distribution of 12,500 books. A raffle with cash and in-kind donations was sponsored by a wide array of organizations and individuals, including: 59 “Scrabble Rama” players, SEI Design, BBL, Key Bank, Pioneer Bank, Price Chopper/Market 32, Adirondack Beverages, Hannaford, Niskayuna Coop, Starbucks, Beechnut, Sondra’s Jewelry, Bull’s Head Inn in Cobleskill, Gina Moran, Hallmark Scotia, Hoffman Development Corp, Isabel Prescott, Jan Gallas, Lake George Steamboat Co., Phyllis Holzhauer, Schenectady Light Opera Co., and Vischer Ferry General Store. Donations and grants are used to support mentoring for 300 Schenectady elementary school children. For more information and to donate, visit https://readingisfun.org/.
Feds: Cobleskill Diner review helped ID man tied to Biden death threat
ALBANY — An ambivalent Schoharie County restaurant review helped federal authorities track down a man who allegedly posted a series of death threats against President Joe Biden on social media. Investigators linked open-sourced information from 19-year-old Troy Kelly’s X account — @CountryBoyTroy0 — to a four-month-old Google review of...
NY weather update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New York Sunday night
On Sunday at 7:55 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. for Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Schoharie and Ulster counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in New York Saturday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 11:54 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:30 p.m. for Montgomery, Schoharie, Schenectady and Albany counties. The storms are packing nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 11:53 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Central Bridge, or 9...
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