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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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
Can Pregnant Women Raise Their Babies In Jail In New York?
Are female inmates able to keep their babies in jail in New York State? Many women look forward to motherhood, but is it legal to be a hands-on mom while incarcerated?. An unfortunate side effect of crime is the consequences on the children. Many mothers who are in jail or prison end up abandoning the day-to-day care of their kids who end up being raised by family members or enter the state system. Some women are arrested and detained before they give birth. In New York State, the law says that women who end up giving birth while in custody must not be restrained during childbirth or after giving birth. That's not the only exception made for new mothers in jail.
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.
‘Favorite’ Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream Flavor Voted Best In New York State
This summer, Stewart’s Shops released a new sweet treat and summer merchandise. The Sunshine Shake is an orange cream dairy refresher. I had the chance to try this liquid sunshine shake from Stewart's Shops and it reminds me of an orange creamsicle popsicle. Stewart's Shops has fun merchandise available...
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...
Watch Out For These Illnesses Coming This Fall To New York State
Fall in New York State is the absolute best. Pumpkin spice, peeping at leaves, apple cider, and long sleeves – boy, we’ve got a lot to look forward to. But then…. We can also look forward to runny noses, sneezing, and coughing. Yay for kleenex and cold meds!
$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.
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.
Burger King Debuts New ‘Purple’ Whopper At New York State Locations
Who's ready to be frightened? October is that time of year when many restaurants around the country start rolling out a wide variety of Halloween-themed menu specials. Fast food giant Burger King announced that they are adding several new menu items inspired by the popular The Addams Family franchise. Most notably, one of the new choices features a very different look for one of the company's most famous and best selling burgers.
Bill to automatically return some unclaimed funds to New Yorkers awaits governor’s approval
A bill that could speed up the process of getting unclaimed funds back in the hands of New Yorkers is awaiting the governor’s final approval to become law, and state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is enthusiastic about the prospects. Passed by both chambers of the state legislature this year,...
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