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Thunderstorms with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail in Berkshire County Tuesday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:31 p.m. valid until 8 p.m. for Berkshire County. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:31 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Becket, or...
Q&A: Sydney Worthley talks about new record ‘It Was Nice While it Lasted’ and upcoming release party
ALBANY — On Friday, the Capital Region’s Sydney Worthley will be celebrating the release of her latest record, “It Was Nice While it Lasted,” with a themed event at The Hollow. Performing alongside her band, Worthley is set to make the night special for those in attendance by leaning into the 1980s both in sound and aesthetic. This 12-track collection of songs — Worthley’s second full-length effort, and third project overall — is rife with nostalgic synths, and crystal clear production values of yesteryear’s pop stars. This is sure to make for an entertaining night out that’s not to be missed.
Capital Region Native And His Band Announce Hometown Show In Albany
There is no more room on the summer concert calendar to add shows! Let's start the fall concert calendar. The latest show announcement for the Capital Region will take place in Albany this October and will feature a singer from Niskayuna. The Los Angeles based Rock band Dirty Honey will...
Troy's City Council approves Alalkawi settlement
The City of Troy has settled a lawsuit following the death of a delivery driver killed in a collision with a city police officer last year. The city will pay more than $5.75 million to the family of Sabeeh Alalkawi, who was killed when officer Justin Byrnes allegedly ran a red light at a high rate of speed without his siren on while responding to a domestic violence incident. The lawsuit was filed by Alalkawi’s wife in October. Mayor Carmella Mantello says she’s happy to put the February 2023 incident “in the past.”
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
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."
GALLERY: The aftermath from Monday's tornado, severe weather
Clean-up efforts are underway after severe summer storms Monday brought high winds and left a trail of heavy damage in parts of the Rochester region, with a confirmed EF0 tornado touching down in Canandaigua. Damage included downed trees and snapped power poles. Several viewers in Victor and Farmington also had...
Investigating why dozens of New York hospitals have closed since 2000
NEW YORK - A new CBS New York Investigation has found nearly four dozen hospitals have closed across New York state over the past 25 years.Records from the New York State Nurses Association and the state health department show at least 42 hospitals have closed across the Empire State since 2000, but New York health officials contend some of those areas, although they wouldn't say which, may have also had new hospitals open.As Investigative Reporter Tim McNicholas reports, the impending closure of one New York City hospital is already affecting patients.Closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel forces patients to make major...
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