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New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects. The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part o…
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
New York reports highest listeria cases in deli meat outbreak. See map
A listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at deli counters has killed two people and sickened 28 more in 12 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 19. Of 18 affected people interviewed, 16 reported eating meats sliced at a deli, most commonly deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst and ham. ...
Giant 220-pound fish caught in the Hudson Valley by endangered species research team
This photo is a real catch. Biologists and volunteers working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program spent several weeks in May and June studying trends in the local Atlantic sturgeon population. During that time, they caught a female Atlantic sturgeon weighing at...
State calls for removal of CNY judge due to ‘racially offensive’ display (Good Morning CNY for July 23)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 85; Low: 67. Partly sunny with showers; see the 5-day forecast. Man sentenced for murdering his mother: Daniel Chilson (center), appears with his attorneys at his sentencing for second-degree murder on Monday. Chilson was given the maximum prison sentence for killing his 74-year-old mother inside her Van Buren home. (Anne Hayes photo)
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
NWS confirms another tornado touched down in upstate NY
Another July 16 tornado in New York was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bringing the record-breaking monthly total to 20. The Weather Service survey confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Lee Center in Oneida County. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 95 mph and maximum...
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Hamburg Man Indicted for Alleged Kitten Cruelty
37-Year-Old Faces Animal Cruelty Charges for Killing Kittens (WNY News Now) – Hamburg, NY – Joshua Taylor, 37, also known as Moriah Taylor, was arraigned before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi on an indictment for animal cruelty charges. Taylor faces two counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (Class “E” felonies) and one count of…
Angola Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Fatal Hamburg Crash
(WNY News Now) – Hamburg – Anthony Rydzewski, 41, of Angola, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, a Class “C” felony, for causing a fatal crash in the Town of Hamburg. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the plea, which was entered before State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller. On February 28,…
Judge Denies Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Dismiss Charges Against Him In Fraud Case
Federal Judge Joanna Seybert declined former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) request to dismiss some of the fraud charges against him. On July 19, Seybert denied Santos’ motion, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standards. Santos sought to have the charges of aggravated identity theft and...
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
East Aurora man airlifted to ECMC after motorcycle crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An East Aurora man was airlifted to ECMC early Tuesday morning following a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle, according to the East Aurora Police Department. Just after midnight Tuesday, East Aurora police say they responded to a report of an accident on Olean Road. A 43-year-old man on a motorcycle […]
Staten Island FerryHawks lose another close one to first-place Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks suffered another close one Sunday afternoon at the hands of the first-place Lancaster Stormers, losing 7-6. Down to their final three outs, the FerryHawks had their backs against the wall trailing 7-4. They fought back and managed to push across a pair of runs, but the comeback fell just short as Lancaster completed the sweep.
American Cornhole League Champion visiting Orchard Park this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lori Dool's cornhole journey started out like most backyard players. "You start playing in the backyard or at Buffalo Bills games, you know any of those tailgates," she told 2 On Your Side. "It just kind of took off." That's how the Lockport native found herself...
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