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Should New York Residents Worry: Hurricane Milton Gains Strength
Hurricane Milton should be a major Category 3 hurricane when it makes land this week. Many New York State residents are helping out loved ones impacted by Hurricane Helene and now many of the same residents have another hurricane to worry about. Hurricane Milton Takes Aim On Florida. Milton is...
NY voters will decide Proposition 1. What would it actually do?
Albany, N.Y. — Some supporters of a ballot proposal in New York this year say it would codify abortion laws in the state constitution, while many opponents claim it would allow children to undergo surgery without the knowledge of their parents. But neither claim is true. The proposal itself...
Major Company Cutting Half of Employees in Upstate New York
Another round of layoffs will affect some of the company's 21,000 employees across the country. In April of 2024, one of the biggest companies in the county General Electric (GE) announced that they would be splitting the company into three separate, standalone public companies. When GE announced the split to form GE Vernova, GE HealthCare, and GE Aerospace many wondered if any jobs would be lost once the transition was complete.
Firewood Laws Now in Affect Across New York
Did you know that there are numerous laws on the books in New York State regarding the firewood you use to heat your home?. As the cooler temperatures set in across New York, many of us in the Hudson Valley have already begun preparing to keep our homes nice and warm through the winter. If you are planning to heat your home with a wood-burning stove this year the folks at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) want to remind everyone that there are very specific rules you need to follow regarding the wood you are planning to use.
America’s Largest Walmart Is In Upstate NY: See Where!
Every Wal-Mart is pretty huge. But one local superstore is the hugest in the land!. We've all been there. Even after walking into your local Walmart a thousand times, every time you go into that store you probably think to yourself at some point "This place is enormous!" I have...
These Are The Most Popular Baby Names In New York State
A brand-new list reveals the most popular baby names in New York State. The top boy's name has been the most popular name since 2016 while the girl's name that tops the girl's list has been number 1 since 2016. Top Names For Girls In New York State. Below are...
The Only Place to Find Massive Hellbenders in New York
There's a giant hiding in New York waters... you just need to know where to look. The eastern hellbender is the largest aquatic salamander in the United States, and looks like it would be more at home on an alien planet than in a local stream. Here's where to look if you want to have a special encounter with on of our most elusive animals.
Counties in New York With the Highest Cancer Rates
Cancer impacts a lot of people, and it's important to understand where the disease is most common in New York. A study looked at the top 50 counties in New York with the highest cancer rates per 100,000 people. Researchers say that the findings can help us understand why some areas have higher rates and what can be done to help.
New York State Hands Over 1,000 Acres to Native American Tribe
After destroying wildlife and poisoning the water of their ancestral homeland, New York is handing it back over to Indigenous Peoples to fix. Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that more than 1,000 acres of land have been transferred back to the Onondaga Nation. This is the largest transfer of land ever made by any state to Native Americans.
Hochul rejects plan to provide specialized officers earlier pension packages
For the fourth straight year, New York has rejected a pension bill that would have impacted at least one thousand specialized police officers in the state.Governor Kathy Hochul decided to reject the plan Friday and said the legislation would have cost the state too much money.As proposed in the bill, state forest rangers, park police officers and university police officers would be allowed to retire with an annual pension worth half of their salary. However, the caveat is that officers would need to have worked for at least 20 years.The current plan requires officers to be on the job for...
People CANNOT Sell These In New York State
As the last portion of 2024 begins, there is an important reminder about a law that is on the books in New York State. The fall is here and that means many hunters are back in the woods and trying to harvest a deer, bear or small game animals. From Western New York, to the Adirondack Mountains, there is a good crop of wildlife for those with a hunting license to take.
$900 Checks to New York State Families Who Struggle With Gas Bills
Starting in November $900 checks (plus other add ons) will be coming to families who are eligible in New York State. If you are struggling or think you will be struggling to pay your gas check to see if you are eligible because New York State is helping out families who make under a certain dollar amount.
After Massive New York Closures, Retail Giant Returns To Hudson Valley
Despite massive closures in the Hudson Valley and across New York State, a retail giant just opened up a new store in the region. Over the summer Hudson Valley Post reported Big Lots was closing many locations nationwide, including in New York State. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New...
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