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New York preparing for a possible dock workers strike
ALBANY, N.Y. — A possible strike by dock workers across the east and southeastern United States coasts could impact shipments to New York. Governor Kathy Hochul said 47,000 workers from Maine to Texas will strike on Tuesday if an agreement is not reached sometime on Monday. Hochul said that...
Burger King Debuts New ‘Purple’ Whopper At New York State Locations
Who's ready to be frightened? October is that time of year when many restaurants around the country start rolling out a wide variety of Halloween-themed menu specials. Fast food giant Burger King announced that they are adding several new menu items inspired by the popular The Addams Family franchise. Most notably, one of the new choices features a very different look for one of the company's most famous and best selling burgers.
What To Wear In New York To Avoid ‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature
Experts learned what clothes you should avoid wearing if you don't want to get infected by the "world's deadliest" creature. Do you know what the CDC calls the "world's deadliest" creature?. The 'World’s Deadliest Animal' Lives In New York State. This may come as a surprise, but mosquitos kill...
Unsafe conditions and over $1M in questionable spending at NYC affordable housing complexes, audit finds
An audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Tuesday found unsafe conditions and over $1 million in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes.
New NY poll shows Gillibrand leading, Hochul approval sagging
New York Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand has a 17-point lead as she seeks her third full term in the U.S. Senate, an exclusive poll from PIX11, The Hill and Emerson College shows. But it was not great news for all Democrats -- especially Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: September 23-27
These are the inspections from September 23 to 27 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Trunk-or-Treat events in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's officially the spookiest month of the year, and many places around Western New York are hosting fun Halloween events for families to checkout. Here is a complete list of Trunk-or-Treat events in WNY:. Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus in Clarence at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October...
World’s Largest Cheesecake Located In This New York Town
There are so many world records that have been set in New York state, and now we can add another one to the growing list!. Over the years, we have seen many worthy New Yorkers that have received the honor of being a Guinness World Record Holder, with credited titles like the World’s Largest Walmart Supercenter (Albany), World’s Smallest Diner (Watkins Glen), and the Longest Line of Pink Flamingos (Buffalo).
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
Ice Cream Company Owes New Yorkers Money, See If You Qualify
A popular ice cream company owes many people money. See if you qualify. Breyers Ice Cream reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit. Breyers Ice Cream Reaches Settlement In $8.85 Million Class Action Lawsuit. The class action lawsuit reached a settlement of $8.85 million, in the Supreme Court of...
NYSUT passes resolution on cellphones in schools
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— New York State United Teachers recently passed a resolution regarding cellphones in school. The union supports a statewide policy requiring what it’s calling a “bell to bell” restriction of students using personal devices such as cellphones, smartwatches, and earbuds. Jaime Ciffone, Executive Vice President of NYSUT explained why. “It’s really in favor […]
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