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Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
See how many kids in every NY school district get free or reduced-price lunch
Thousands of students in school districts across New York qualify for free or reduced-price lunches every year. In Onondaga County, the Syracuse City School District has the highest number and percentage of students who meet the federal income guidelines for free lunches. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man Crashes Stolen Ambulance During Police Chase in Upstate New York
New York State Police are investigating a crash after a 25-year-old man allegedly stole an occupied ambulance leading police on a wild chase through multiple upstate New York areas. It all started on Saturday at approximately 10:17 p.m. when EMTs from the Schoharie EMS unit responded to Main Street in...
New York State’s Fall Campfire Warning
School is back in session across New York State and the cooler, fall days have arrived. There are some things that just go perfectly with the frosty air and pumpkin spice cappuccino and one of them is a warm campfire! Before you light that kindling wood, New York State has a warning.
Upstate NY Chain & Local Dairy Farms Win Big at State Fair!
An Upstate New York store chain and two Capital Region dairy farms have received high honors at the Great New York State Fair. Dairy Product Competitions Are a Major Part of New York State Fair. This year the annual Dairy Product competition had one hundred ninety-six entrants. These were for...
USPS Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times In New York
Mail can move at snail speed sometimes in Upstate New York. Some recent United States Postal Service changes could impact that delivery time even more. According to CBS News, USPS still isn’t where they want to be financially. They rolled out a 10-year “Delivering for America” plan a few years ago with the strategic plan to help modernize and revitalize the postal service. Obviously, with such massive changes that required a huge chunk of change.
Surgeon General Warns New Yorkers that Parenting Could Harm Mental Health
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a warning that's raising a lot of eyebrows. The warning highlights the detrimental impact of parenting on the mental health of both mothers and fathers. In a recent advisory, Dr. Murthy emphasized the dangerous levels of stress that parents are facing, noting that the strains they experience are not only affecting their well-being but are also being passed on to their children.
Another Restaurant Abruptly Closes in Central New York
Another restaurant bites the dust in Central New York, abruptly closing its doors after only three years in business. If national chains are struggling to survive in today's economy, what chance do local businesses have? Especially in the Empire State where the taxes are high and the laws are plentiful.
Major Grocery Chain To Stop Selling Cigarettes In New York
Smokers in New York will have to find another grocery store to buy their smokes from. By this Saturday, the sale of all tobacco products will cease by this Saturday, August 31, 2024. Stop & Shop announced that it will discontinue the sale of tobacco products in all its stores,...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
The longest outdoor mountain coaster in the U.S is now open in NY
Come fall, there's nothing quite as cool and thrilling and as riding the longest outdoor mountain roller coaster in the country, which is now open for the season at Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Upstate New York. A truly remarkable feat of engineering, the Cliffside Coaster, as the attraction built like...
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
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