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Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation recognizes Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan for work on online County Legal History Project
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation recognizes the Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan for his contributions to the Historical Society of the New York Courts’ online County Legal History Project. The project documents the local legal history of all the counties in New York State, including the legal figures, cases, and events that helped shape each county’s past.
N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner scores $34K in TAKE 5 jackpot prize
A jackpot-winning TAKE 5 ticket was recently sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced the top prize-winning ticket — worth $34,797.50 — was sold for the evening TAKE 5 drawing on Thursday, Sept. 5. The winning ticket was sold at KHVP...
More Jobs Lost: Another Company Closing All Stores In New York
Officials confirmed 21 stores across New York State are closing. Closing sales are underway. Last month, Hudson Valley Post reported LL Flooring (formerly Lumber Liquidators) filed for bankruptcy. Lumber Liquidators (now LL Flooring) Files For Bankruptcy. The company said the bankruptcy filing was intended to use the proceedings to "pursue"...
Girl Scouts of WNY names new Chief Executive Officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Girl Scouts of Western New York have appointed Cara Biddlecom as the new Chief Executive officer. The Western New York native and former girl scout holds a Master of Public Health Behavior from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The Evergreen […]
How Should New York Respond to CT’s Pizza Capital Signs?
The across the border into Connecticut debate over pizza, and which pie reigns supreme is not new, but recent signage put up at the Connecticut and New York state borders on certain highways, that's new. There's been a great deal of chatter following Wednesday's installation of some 'Welcome to Connecticut'...
New York’s Game-Changing Education and Savings Laws: What You Need to Know!
A new law makes it easier for parents to save for their children's college education. It allows 529 college savings accounts to be used for paying off education loans and transferring funds to Roth IRAs. This update aligns New York State’s rules with federal laws and offers more ways to use saved money. Research shows that having college savings can increase the likelihood of attending college.
Dangerous Jury Duty Scam Reaches Upstate New York
Most people want to avoid jury duty. That's why officials from the Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm about this new scam. Scammers are always finding new ways to try and trick you. Speed Camera Scam. Speed cameras are now up across New York State. And that means you can...
N.Y. Lottery: There are top prize $10M tickets left in circulation for these scratch off games
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The highest lump-sum payout for a winning New York state Lottery scratch-off ticket is $10 million, and there are five games that have the amount as their top prize with five of the $10 million tickets in circulation. One of those games, 200X, no longer...
6 Missing College Student Cold Cases In New York State
Recently, I've seen a couple of really old cold cases get solved. Sometimes it seems like it's impossible for police to solve a murder or missing person report from decades ago, but it happens. With the changes in technology evidence that wasn't useful can now help solve cases. Also, people who know something about the crime often remember something or feel remorse about what they know and finally come forward. These six college students are still considered missing people here in New York State. Maybe you or someone you know has information that can finally provide their families with some closure.
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
These Home Repair Stores Are Closing In New York State
The summer was busy for most homeowners across New York State. However, the fall is a great time to get things done in and around the house. But if you plan to buy flooring, there is a retailer that has announced some closures.
Mayor Of New York State’s Second Largest City Offered New Job
The rumors on the internents that have been swirling for the last few days appear to be more factual than not, as the Mayor of New York State's second-largest city is being offered a new job in Western New York. READ MORE: Will Byron Brown Be Stepping Down As Mayor...
Police Say UTV Crash in New York State Claimed Life of Man
Utility task vehicles are a larger and faster type of all-terrain vehicle that can carry heavier loads and seat additional passengers. The off-road vehicles can come in very handy for those living in many parts of New York state who work on farms or need to haul heavy material. The...
Can Public Power in the Hudson Valley Address Rising Utility Costs?
As Central Hudson's rates continue to climb, a renewed push for public ownership is taking shape in the Hudson Valley. Activists and progressive lawmakers are advocating for a shift towards public utilities, a concept New York has explored before with the establishment of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in 1931. Despite historical attempts, fully realizing this model has proven challenging.
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