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Man dies when his car is struck by wrong-way driver on the Hutch
A motorist was killed Sunday morning on the Hutchinson River Parkway when his car was struck by an allegedly drunk wrong-way driver in Rye Brook, Westchester County police said. The 48-year-old wrong way driver, Jose Ramon Espinal, of Bridgeport, Conn., has been charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated and is expected to be arraigned in Rye Town Court on Monday. ...
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE)
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old dirt bike operator was seriously injured in a crash Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said.Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood, was heading south on the right shoulder while Lenny Ritorto, of Toms River,…
New York Is Officially 1 Tornado away from Record 30 Striking the State
The National Weather Service confirmed tornado #29 touched down in the state over the weekend. It has been an unreal year of tornadic activity, with the state breaking a 32-year record for the most twisters in a single year. The first twister to hit the state this year was back...
New Sneaky Speeding Camera Set Up in Hudson Valley
Drivers will want to be extra cautious on a busy Hudson Valley roadway that's now being monitored by an automatic speeding ticket system. We told you last year that New York State had launched a new initiative to prevent drivers from breaking the law. The program employs the use of an automated ticket system that uses a combination of speed-sensing technology and cameras to capture drivers who are traveling too fast.
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.
New York Retail Worker Safety Act Signed: What It Means
September 4th, 2024, the Retail Worker Safety Act S. 8358B/A. 8947C was signed into law in New York State by Governor Kathy Hochul. According to the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, this new law will require corporate retail employers to adopt a violence prevention plan and train workers in de-escalation and active shooters.
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...
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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