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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...
New York State Forcing Businesses To Stop Doing This
New York State has new rules about using gift cards. This is great if you have gift cards that have been sitting in your drawer and you live in New York State. You know how you have had them there are they are sitting there for a while and you are wondering if they expire? Maybe your gift cards take money off every year that it sits there.
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...
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...
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.
Police Kill Man In This Town In New York State
Police officers in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard Park had their hands full this past weekend after responding to a chaotic scene near Hawthorne Drive and Poplar Avenue around 9 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024. Officers responded to a 911 call that reported there was some altercation or fight...
August 19-23: 13 Dutchess County restaurants have flawless health inspections; eight marked with critical violations
Out of 33 health inspections conducted in Dutchess County in late August, eight had critical violations, 13 had no violations, and 17 had unfixed violations remaining from previous inspections, according to new reports released by the Dutchess County Health Department. There are over 90,000 food service establishments in New York state, according to health.ny.gov. You can view current and past New York state health inspection reports on data.poughkeepsiejournal.com. ...
Hudson Valley Dairies Dominate NYS Dairy Competition: Stewart’s Shops and Churchtown Dairy Take Top Honors!
At this year’s New York State Dairy Products Competition, Hudson Valley dairies have made a notable impact. Stewart’s Shops clinched gold awards for Best Fluid Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Flavored Milk, showcasing their exceptional quality across multiple categories. Additionally, Dygert Farms Creamery from the Hudson Valley earned a silver medal for its fluid milk, marking a strong presence in the competition.
Police Say New York Man Drove Over 100 MPH Drunk On Major Highway
Last year, New York State Police testified to lawmakers that there were over 7,000 alcohol-related traffic crashes in the state in 2022. According to offcials, the crashes took the lives of 335 people, which is a 30% increase in fatalities since 2019. In spite of the glaring statistics, there are...
Colors are just about to turn in NY for the fall season
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The beautiful changing of leaves across our state are just starting to show in some spots. And the weekly Fall Foliage report of the 2024 season is expected out soon, the week of Sept. 9 for New York State, by www.iloveny.com/foliage. The weekend heading into 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...
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