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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...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
Homeowners without flood insurance may still be able to get help after the storm. Here’s how.
A spokesperson for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) said their emergency managers have been embedded with Suffolk County since the morning of the storm and have already done initial surveys.
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