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Weekend Bridge Fire Forces Closure of Popular Orange County Park
Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, residents of the Town of New Windsor were greeted with some rather unpleasant news. That news was of a fire at a popular park destination in town which subsequently has lead to the closure of said park while officials carry out their investigation. Fire...
How much are local superintendents paid? See Orange, Ulster, Sullivan County salaries
The new school year begins across the Hudson Valley on Sept. 4 and 5. And as that milestone approaches each year, the Empire Center releases data on educators' salaries throughout New York state. ...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Northeast, I-95 corridor to experience a taste of fall this weekend
Two areas of low pressure will be tracked around the Northeast this weekend, which will lead to breezy and rainy weather at times. Forecast models show the heaviest rainfall is likely to occur around the Great Lakes, in association with a low-pressure center entering from Canada.
United Way receives $1 million grant to expand 211 call center
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A call center dedicated to connecting people in need with available services is getting more space thanks to a major state grant. New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie joined Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo at the United Way of Broome County in Vestal this morning to announce a $1 million grant. The […]
Fall forecast calls for impressive autumn foliage in upstate NY
Leaf peepers rejoice — conditions appear to be aligning for vibrant fall colors in western and central New York and the North Country. AccuWeather predicts especially colorful fall foliage across more than 20 states this autumn, though not in traditional prime areas like much of New England. ...
Report: New York tops nation in food stamp theft reimbursement
(The Center Square) — New York leads the nation in stolen food stamp benefits that have been replaced by the federal government under a program aimed at offsetting the impact of electronic fraud, according to newly released data. The data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service shows that more than 36,000 New Yorkers who have fallen victim to electronic theft of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have had more than $17.5 million in stolen funds reimbursed by the federal agency. ...
Pennsylvania’s Rite Aid footprint relatively intact as pharmacy chain emerges from bankruptcy; 100% of Michigan stores closed, 98% of Ohio
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Rite Aid emerged from bankruptcy Tuesday, nearly 11 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection and after closing about 780 stores, which was more than most analysts expected. But the state-by-state impact varied dramatically. Pennsylvania, Rite Aid’s headquarter state and largest market by number of stores, fared better than other […]
I Love New York’s Foliage Reports begin September 12
NEW YORK STATE (WROC) — New York is far from a small state, and while there are quite a few cities and towns dotted across the landscape, much of it is dominated by acres of forest. All of which around this time of year begin to change color as fall arrives across the state. It’s […]
Former aide to governor charged with acting as a foreign agent
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Elected officials are reacting to news that a former state aide is charged with being an undisclosed agent for China. The indictment against Linda Sun said she worked for New York State from 2012 to 2023, originally under the Cuomo Administration and most recently Governor Kathy Hochul. Hochul addressed the news during […]
New York Distributes 20M Test Strips—What This Means for Overdose Rates
New York State Hits Milestone with 20 Million Test Strips. New York State recently reached a major milestone by distributing over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips. These strips are essential for identifying dangerous substances in drugs, playing a critical role in preventing overdoses and saving lives. According to federal data for the year ending March 2024, overdose deaths outside New York City decreased by 9%, while the city itself saw a 3.1% decline. Despite these encouraging figures, the state continued to prioritize efforts to combat the overdose crisis, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse and its impact.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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