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Federal emergency declaration approved for Suffolk County, Hochul says
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — President Joe Biden has approved a federal emergency declaration in Suffolk County, New York following last week's devastating flooding, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.The declaration means Suffolk County will have access to assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for emergency work on critical infrastructure.Hochul's office said local and federal partners are still working to determine if Suffolk County qualifies for federal funding from a major disaster declaration.Hochul declared a state of emergency in the county on Friday and said the state housing authority will launch an emergency repair program for homeowners on Long Island. Under the program,...
Police captain retiring Sept. 4, new lieutenant named, public relations consultant hired: Riverhead Town Board wrap, Aug. 20 meeting
Riverhead Police Capt. Richard Smith is retiring on Sept. 4. Smith has served as captain of the department since his promotion to the position in July 2002. He was recommended for the promotion by Chief David Hegermiller, who had served as captain until his promotion to chief in March of 2002. Hegermiller retired at the end of July.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed, opened ahead of schedule Aug. 26
Recreational trail in the heart of the Adirondacks now open from Lake Placid to Floodwood Road, final section of rail trail remains closed for construction. On Aug. 26, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and work will begin immediately on the final phase of the 34-mile, multi-use recreational corridor for outdoor adventurers between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid.
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
The 25 biggest crowds in NYS Fair concert history (updated list)
The biggest crowds in New York State Fair concert history include a mix of country, hip-hop and rock — with a few names appearing in the top 25 twice. Country star Lainey Wilson set a new NYS Fair record with 53,200 fans at Suburban Park in 2023. It’s the largest audience in Syracuse concert history, too, surpassing The Who’s Carrier Dome audience of 47,319 in 1982.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners, including 1 in NYC, score $15K TAKE 5 prizes
Two winners in New York state took home TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth more than $15,000, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top-prize tickets — worth $15,588 — were sold on Aug. 26 for the evening drawing.
Encore Renewable Energy breaks ground on its first New York solar project
Encore Renewable Energy announced today that construction is underway on a 3.6-MW solar array located in Constable, New York. Constable Solar is Encore’s first solar project in New York State and part of nearly 90 MW of solar and energy storage currently under development by Encore in the Empire State. Under New York’s NY-Sun Initiative and VDER program, NYSEG will compensate Encore for the electricity produced from the new array and deliver affordable, reliable and carbon-free energy to their customers.
Heartbreaking: Mom Takes Legal Action Over 17-Hour ER Wait That Cost Her Son’s Life!
A mother from Columbia County is seeking justice for her deceased three-year-old son by suing the Albany Med Health System. She hopes to compel Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would help families like hers receive the compensation they deserve for wrongful deaths. Keri-Sue McManus, who has been...
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
These Are The Largest Lottery Jackpots In New York History
Tonight’s Mega Millions drawing could be a recording-breaking one here in New York. READ MORE: SEVERAL BIG MONEY WINNING POWERBALL TICKETS SOLD IN NEW YORK OVER THE WEEKEND. The jackpot prize of $575 million dollars would set a new record of the largest jackpot ever won by a New York Resident by almost $100 million dollars.
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
NYS Fair concerts today: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and more (Tuesday, Aug. 27)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
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