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A NY State Fair ‘size matters’ controversy: How big is that Pizze Fritte anyway?
At one point this week, it seemed like it could become the biggest scandal in New York State Fair history. The legendary Villa Pizze Fritte, billed for 60 years as a 2-foot length of sugary fried dough, seems to be shrinking, according to several users of the Where Syracuse Eats Facebook group.
Route 34 Across Stevenson Dam In Monroe Reopens To Traffic After Flood Damage Repairs
Route 34 in the Fairfield County town of Monroe and New Haven County town of Oxford between Route 111 and Coppermine Road has been reopened after suffering damage from flooding on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The stretch of road carries traffic...
New York judge faces removal after white pride social media post, Confederate flag on desk
Salisbury, N.Y. – A town judge in Herkimer County faces removal after several incidents of misconduct, including displaying a statue depicting the Confederate flag on his desk. The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct announced Monday Salisbury Town Court Justice Thomas F. Rathburn, who is not an attorney,...
Town Council Approves Radio Project Funding
At a meeting on Aug. 7, the Clinton Town Council unanimously voted to appropriate $279,000 to fund a new radio project for first responders, a key step toward completing a long-term goal for the town. The council unanimously voted to fund a radio project that will allow for improved communication...
Wolcott Native Named One Of Internet's Most Influential Creators
New Haven County native Anthony Fantano, who was born in Wolcott, has made a name for himself as one of YouTube's most important critics. He's amassed nearly 3 million subscribers and growing on his "TheNeedleDrop" channel and more than 1.5 million on TikTok. Fantano reviews new music on his channels,...
In western CT, businesses in small towns say they're devastated after flooding
State officials say they’re allocating $5 million for a program aimed at helping small businesses in western Connecticut after last week’s record-setting rainfall and flooding. State grants of up to $25,000 will be available for selected small businesses and nonprofit groups in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties....
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Long Island Restaurant
More than a year after a husband and father was struck and killed by a repeat drunk driver outside a Long Island restaurant, his family is getting closure.Willem Specht, age 63, of Wantagh, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, Aug. 26…
Beyoncé Nails The 'Rich Mom' Look In Patterned Wide-Leg Pants, A Blazer, And A Silk Scarf As Fans Comment: 'Always Looks Beautiful'
Beyoncé effortlessly nailed the ‘rich mom’ look during the ultimate dinner date with husband Jay-Z at Lucali, a trendy pizza spot in Brooklyn. The Cowboy Carter star traded her western flair for a sophisticated ensemble, draping a sleek b...
Ex-LI real estate attorney gets prison for unsophisticated theft
Douglas Valente stole more than $800K by simply keeping money due to others. A former real estate attorney is headed to prison for stealing more than $800,000 from a trio of clients. The thefts were strikingly unsophisticated, as prosecutors describe them. Douglas Valente, formerly of the Valente Law Group, was...
Governor to visit State Fair for Women’s Day
NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the New York State Fair on Wednesday, August 28, to celebrate Women’s Day, her office confirms first to NewsChannel 9. As the first woman governor in New York State history, Hochul will deliver remarks at the Women’s Day Brunch upon arrival before touring the […]
Car Passengers Can Actually Get Ticketed, Or Fined In New York
Did you know that a passenger can get ticketed in New York State? Or that passengers can get the driver fined?. All vehicle passengers, even adults in the backseat, must wear a seatbelt. Click It Or Ticket, Applies To Passengers. In 2020, New York State passed a law requiring all...
How cannabis tax revenue can eliminate health inequities in New York (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next full-day conference in Albany on Sept. 25, 2024. Tickets available now. Dr. Torian Easterling is senior vice president for population and community health and chief strategic and innovation officer at One Brooklyn Health and former first deputy commissioner and chief equity officer at the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
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