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Upstate New York Weather Is About to Get Crazy – Crazy Warm, That Is
Let's talk about crazy weather. So far, September has been cold and wet - but we're now in store for some crazy changes. Cooler days and colder nights have been the norm since Labor Day Weekend. Now, as we head into the second half of September, things are about to get crazy - crazy warm, that is.
New York AG James calls for social media warning labels as 42 states demand federal action
Lawmakers are zeroing in on the effects of social media on teenagers. The initiative aims to combat the rising mental health crisis exacerbated by social media algorithms and promote greater awareness and protection for young users. [ more › ]
Hochul signs new law supporting law enforcement, cooperation with Oneida Indian Nation
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a new law that would support law enforcement efforts and inter-governmental cooperation between the Oneida Indian Nation and Oneida and Madison County. The legislation allows Madison and Oneida counties to enter into agreements with the Oneida Indian Nation to house inmates in their jails pursuant to orders issued by the Oneida Indian Nation Court. ...
What These Strange Soil Clumps Mean in the Hudson Valley
As summer winds down in the Hudson Valley, it is generally time for local animals to slow down as well... so what's the deal with the strange soil clumps found in local parks, golf courses, and cemeteries?. It always seems like there's something new to look out for in the...
Gov. Hochul: ‘Statewide Discrepancies’ in application of Bail Law reforms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Speaking in a gaggle with reporters Monday afternoon following a funding announcement surrounding public safety, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the topic of Criminal Justice reforms, specifically Bail Reform Laws. These were first enacted in 2019 under then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, initially taking effect in 2020, and ended cash bail for misdemeanors, as […]
Elderly Doctor Helped With Upstate New York Suicide, No Jail
An elderly Arizona doctor will avoid jail time for assisting in the death of a 58-year-old woman in the Hudson Valley. On November 9, 2023, around 11:15 a.m., the City of Kingston Police Department responded along with Kingston Fire Department and other EMS personnel to a report of an unconscious and unresponsive person in a motel room at Super 8 on Washington Avenue.
JoJo Siwa Fans Have Mixed Reactions After She Shows Up to New York Fashion Week Dressed Like a Furry 'Keychain': Photos
It's kind of giving brat?JoJo Siwa haters were ready to criticize her when she stepped out wearing Christian Cowan's previously-viral furball outfit to the designer brand's Spring/Summer 2025 show at New York Fashion Week — however, many were forced to admit they honestly loved the look after watching the Dance Moms alum shine on Sunday, September 8.The famed dancer and singer rocked the vibrant green and black creation — which featured neon furry boots with monster-like faces displayed on the front and a large puffy ball-shaped design covering the entire mid-section of her body.Siwa's hair matched the vibe of her...
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