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ShotSpotter Technology Continues to Help Utica Police Combat Gun Violence
The Utica Police Department has seen a huge boost in their crime fighting arsenal with the introduction of the new ShotSpotter technology. This new piece of equipment has led to an arrest in connection with a crime that would likely never have been reported. Utica Police announced in early September...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: September 30- October 4
These are the inspections from September 30 to October 4 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
New York Takes the 6th Spot in Best Quality of Life
Things have not been easy in the United States for the last few years but if we compare ourselves to most other countries, we aren't doing all that bad. It's all about perspective and that is a great way to look at life. So how is life really like in New York?
Upstate New York City “Underrated, Full Of Award-Winning Eateries”
A major hometown in the Hudson Valley is being called one of the most "underrated" cities in America. New York's first capital is receiving some high praise. A few years ago, Hudson Valley Post highlighted another article that highlighted Kingston's "big" restaurant scene. The article highlights Frank Guido’s Little Italy,...
Why New York Isn’t On Santa’s Nice List This Year
It looks like New York State isn't gonna have "the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye" for 2024. Christmas is coming and the rankings for New York Christmas spirit are in. How do you think we did? Christmas is such a magical time across the state, and especially in Upstate and Central New York. The decorations are stunning and the joy is filling the air, or is it?
Do Hikers Really Have a Right to Be Upset About This in the Hudson Valley?
Facebook is a wild place. Sometimes it's all puppies and rainbows, sometimes it's thinly veiled phishing attempts, and sometimes it's interesting community posts talking about something that you've never thought of before. I recently found an interesting question in a local Hudson Valley hiking group that got me thinking about...
Snake Found in Shopping Cart At New York Grocery Store
You'll find a variety of random items accidentally left behind in shopping carts at you local grocery store. It's not all that uncommon to discover loose change, unused coupons, small food items, or maybe even a forgotten cell phone lying around. But few were expecting to ever stumble upon what...
Southern Tier agencies for disabled get transportation funds
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Southern Tier agencies that help people with disabilities will get federal funding to improve transportation. Governor Kathy Hohul’s Office announced that a total of $52.1 million will be going to 133 initiatives across New York State, and a couple of agencies that support people in the Southern Tier will benefit […]
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
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.
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...
Exclusive poll shows tight races for NY-17 and NY-18 congressional seats
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New exclusive PIX11 polling with Emerson College and The Hill reveals two incredibly close races and even a ballot controversy just four weeks from election day. Incumbent Republican Congressman Mike Lawler has a razor-thin lead over former Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones in New York’s 17th Congressional District 45%-44%. Working Families Party candidate Anthony […]
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