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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.
Odd Ways to Tell If We Will Have a Bad Winter in New York
There are some unconventional ways to tell if there's going to be a bad winter or not in New York. I always dread the upcoming season change and I have been really, really, really dreading fall and winter since September 1st rolled around. I wish I was one of those people who liked and embraced the change, but I fight it with every once of my body. There are a lot of people around here who don't like the cold either and dread what the next 6 months are going to look like.
$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.
Here’s Where The Federal Prisons In New York Are Located
In New York State, there are 44 state prisons, with 15 classified as maximum security. As of the September 2024 Monthly Report, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) houses,. "33,589 incarcerated individuals and the supervision of 17,351 active releasees in New. York State. In total,...
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,...
New Yorkers Can Soon Legally Kill Raccoons, Foxes In Most Areas
The calendar shifting to a new month means new opportunities for New Yorkers. The New York State DEC is reminding hunters of the new hunting season. The squirrel hunting season began in Upstate New York on Sept 1. As of Oct. 1, New Yorkers could also legally hunt rabbits. On Long Islands, hunters can harvest both starting on Nov. 1.
New York State REAL ID Deadline Delay?: What You Need To Know
May 27, 2025. Yes, I know that date. My wife is reminding me to find our marriage certificate so she can get her REAL ID license from New York State. That will allow us both to be cleared to board federally regulated commercial aircraft, access federal government facilities, or enter nuclear power plants. Not sure why we would ever need to access the latter, but whatever.
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.
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
Dead whale washes ashore in Queens after floating in New York waters
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A dead whale washed ashore at Fort Tilden in Queens on Saturday morning, according to a Facebook post by the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society. The dead whale was first discovered floating in the waters surrounding New York on Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard notified AMSEAS of a deceased Minke whale floating […]
Ice Cream Company Owes New Yorkers Money, See If You Qualify
A popular ice cream company owes many people money. See if you qualify. Breyers Ice Cream reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit. Breyers Ice Cream Reaches Settlement In $8.85 Million Class Action Lawsuit. The class action lawsuit reached a settlement of $8.85 million, in the Supreme Court of...
Safest Cities in America Ranking Includes Four from New York
Do you think New York is one of the safest states? A new study certainly thinks so. When thinking about what makes a city or neighborhood safe, most tend to think about the ability to take a nightly stroll without having to constantly look over one's shoulder. While that is...
New York Leads “By Example” After Deadliest Storm In 19 Years
New York State is providing more resources, including from the Hudson Valley, after the deadliest storm in nearly 20 years. Hurricane Helene is now the deadliest storm to hit the mainland U.S. since Hurricane Katrina. Death Toll Rises To Over 200 From Hurricane. As of this writing, at least 215...
The 21 “Best” & Cheapest Places To Live In New York State
Looking for a cheaper or better place to live in the Empire State? These 21 New York cities are some of the cheapest places to live in America. WalletHub reached out to Hudson Valley Post let us know that many hometowns in New York made its 2024 list of "Best Small Cities in America."
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