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Hochul: New York on high alert after terror plot against Jews is foiled
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Federal authorities are continuing to investigate the terror threat against New York’s Jewish community. An ISIL-inspired Pakistani is in custody after allegedly threatening a massive attack to kill as many Jews as possible. Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Sunday that New York is under a “heightened state of awareness” and that […]
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...
Police Say New York State Man Arrested 45 Times Makes It 46
You would think people would learn at some point? Unfortunately, some never do. Police say a New York state man, who's no stranger to law enforcement, has once again landed himself in a lot of trouble. Officials say the suspect, with a long history of arrests, was once again picked up by police after he broke into a local business.
N.Y. Lottery: TAKE 5 winner brings home nearly $35,000
SOUTHAMPTON, L.I. — A Long Island lottery player is nearly $35,000 richer after picking the winning numbers for last night’s TAKE 5 drawing. The lucky winner is taking home the $34,689 jackpot after buying a ticket from MSH Petroleum Corp on 1630 North Highway in Southampton. The winning...
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.
Huntington Service Recalls The Lost of Sept.11
Huntington on Saturday remembered its 43 citizens gone 23 years since the devastating terror attacks of Sept.11, 2001. The remembrance ceremony, led by Supervisor Ed Smyth, included a listing of the names of those connected to Huntington who were killed that day, as well Read More ...
New York Ranks Third in Invasive Plant Species
Recently Traci Taylor wrote a story about the Japanese knotweed, a beautiful but invasive plant that is causing environmental problems in New York. So it got me wondering, how does New York compare when it comes to dealing with invasive plants?. A recent study by Lawn Love ranked the states...
Gov. Hochul requests federal help for people impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Gov. Kathy Hochul requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden Saturday. It’s an effort to help folks in communities impacted by Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 8 through Aug. 10. In our region, Steuben, Ontario and Yates counties were hit the hardest by floods as a result of the storm. […]
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...
New Tornado Confirmed Amid Record-Setting Year In NY: Here's When, Where
There have now been 29 tornadoes in New York this year, breaking the record of 25 in 1992. A National Weather Service Storm Survey Team examined several reports of damage in Allegany County, in the towns of Wirt and Friendship, located near Buffalo, after the incident happened in the middle of the evening on Friday, Sept. 6.
8 Famous People Who Were Arrested In WNY
You might be surprised, but there have been celebrities who got themselves into legal trouble in Buffalo and Western New York. They had the honor of spending some time in our local jails. Do you remember any of these famous arrests?. Two Country Stars Arrested In 'Horse Incident'. You can...
OGS in search for next Holiday Tree
The state Office of General Services is looking to New York residents for donations of two spruce trees to be displayed at the State Capitol during the upcoming holiday season. The post OGS in search for next Holiday Tree first appeared on Spotlight News.
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.
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.
Survivor Season 47 Cast Includes 2 From Upstate New York
18 castaways will compete for $1 million dollars in the upcoming season 47 of Survivor. 2 of those castaways call Upstate New York home. Meet Andy Rueda, a Buffalo native, and Sue Smey, whose hometown is the Broome County town of Kirkwood. They’ll face “unexpected obstacles” in “a twist-packed season from the moment they step on the beach” in Fiji.
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