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Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
Emily Ratajkowski has perfect response after man tells her to put shirt on in street
Emily Ratajkowski responded in the most Brat way possible after being told to put on a shirt by a random man in New York. In the brief TikTok clip, which racked up hundreds of thousands of views in less than 24 hours, EmRata penned: "Wait for it: man tells me to put on a shirt."The self-shot video shows the model and author walking down a NYC street in a tank top, with a man shouting: "Girl, put on a shirt!"She then plays a snippet of Charli XCX's '365' from her latest album Brat with the lyrics: "Who the f**k are...
New surveys show signs of optimism among small business owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners overall are feeling positive about their business and achieving the goals they set for this year despite inflation and high labor costs, according to two new surveys. “At the mid-point of 2024, we asked small businesses to look back on the goals...
Save a Fortune at Dutchess County’s Epic Surplus Vehicle Auction
Hudson Valley residents searching for a vehicle on a budget may have just hit the jackpot. The Dutchess County government is looking to offload vehicles that are either no longer in service or vehicles that are working but no longer needed... and prices couldn't be lower. From ambulances and bulldozers to passenger cars and boats, here are some of the best bargains:
Five area fire departments win federal grants
WASHINGTON – Two fire departments in Orange County, and one each in Rockland, Westchester and Columbia have been awarded federal grants to help improve their operations. The Quassaick Bridge Fire District and the Vails Gate Fire Company have each received SAFER grants (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response programs).
SUNY Orange announces Encore classes for fall 2024
SUNY Orange recently announced a range of class options in its fall 2024 Encore schedule. Encore is a program for adult learners residing in the tri-state area aged 55 and older. Short-run offerings of one to six classes per course include hands-on and lecture formats on art, finance, health and wellness, history, literature, and more.
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
New York State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
Rapidus engineers learn from NY Creates to boost Japan's semiconductor capabilities
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Japan and New York have had a long-standing relationship which includes the semi chip conductor industry. Tuesday, the allies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) solidifying a new partnership to grow the industry in both countries. Rapidus, a Japanese based semiconductor manufacturing company has been...
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