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What caused so much severe weather in upstate NY?
After a tumultuous week of weather, immediate conditions have settled down. Many are left picking up the pieces, though, after several tornadoes, damaging hail and drenching rains caused widespread damage throughout upstate New York. The city of Rome was hit particularly hard by a tornado that tipped vehicles over, collapsed buildings and left more than 15,000 customers without power. The National Weather Service in Binghamton confirmed a tornado touched down at roughly 3:25 p.m. on July 16;...
Ina Kim-Schaad and Natalie Grainger Triumph at NYS Women’s Amateur and Mid-Amateur Championships
(WNY News Now) – SKANEATELES, N.Y. — Ina Kim-Schaad dominated the 94th NYS Women’s Amateur Championship, while Natalie Grainger secured her first title at the 15th Mid-Amateur Championship at Skaneateles Country Club. Ina Kim-Schaad prevailed at the 94th NYS Women’s Amateur Championship, turning in a three over tournament to win by five strokes. Kim-Schaad, 40, from Deepdale…
Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Police Investigating Break In at Hudson Valley Community Pool
Officials are reminding people that unauthorized swimming after hours is not allowed and it affects the community. The weather has been pretty warm lately and I am all for it. The hotter the better is my motto and for the past few days everyone in the Hudson Valley has been trying to enjoy it and stay cool.
Carmel School Trustee Criticized for Remarks Made at Pro-Palestinian Rally
Carmel Board of Education member Jim Wise was taken to task by his colleagues last week for remarks he made last month at a pro-Palestinian rally outside the Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel. During a five-hour meeting on July 9, the Board of Education passed a resolution condemning Wise after...
NY weather: Air quality alert in effect for Ulster and Dutchess counties until Wednesday night
An air quality alert was issued in effect until 11 p.m. for Ulster and Dutchess counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued a Air Quality Health Advisory for Ground Level Ozone until 11 p.m. this evening," states the National Weather Service. Air quality alerts:...
You may be eligible for a free air conditioner in NY. Here's what you should know
Some New Yorkers may be eligible for a free air conditioner through New York's expanded Essential Plan program early next year. "As part of Governor Hochul's recently announced Extreme Heat Action Plan, the State's Essential Plan will add coverage for the purchase, delivery and installation of air conditioners for members with persistent asthma," the state Department of Health said. "While this program is currently under development, we intend to perform consumer and provider education and outreach so members know about the benefit."
NY declares state of emergency after tornado and storm damage. Here's what it means
A state of emergency has been declared for all of New York after several strong storms wreaked havoc across the state within the past week. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement late Tuesday after the latest of the storms toppled church steeples and knocked out power for many residents in Rome. Nine tornadoes have been confirmed statewide so far as a result of the recent severe weather, with one of the most recent tearing through Canandaigua.
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