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New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties Tuesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:22 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Russell, or 7 miles northwest...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
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.
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wyoming and Livingston counties Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Wyoming and Livingston counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Hank Williams Jr. coming to Upstate NY: When, where, how much are tickets?
Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his 1979 album and song, “Family Tradition,” with a 2024 tour that includes three stops in Upstate New York. The Country Music Hall of Famer will perform first at the Bethel Woods Center of the Arts...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
Public officials to make announcement at JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At 11 a.m., New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman William Magnarelli will be at Syracuse University’s JMA Wireless Dome. They are expected to make an announcement. Syracuse University’s Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Mike Haynie and Senior Deputy Athletic...
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