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Once-Popular Retailer Permanently Closing New York Location
New York folks aren't strangers to restaurants and retailers closing their doors. A combination of the economy, online shopping, priority spending, and more has made it difficult for brick-and-mortar stores to keep their doors open. For example, a Pizza Hut location in Glens Falls closed back in March, Christmas Tree Shops went out of business for good last year and Red Lobster closed a few of their restaurants recently throughout the Empire State.
Major Company Laying Off Over 1,160 Workers In New York State
A large number of New Yorkers are looking for a new job. The layoffs come after a major company announced a merger. Paramount Global is laying off 15 percent of its employees. According to a New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice, Paramount Global confirmed plans to lay off 1,168 employees in New York State.
The Meaning Behind This New York Parking Lot Symbol
New York drivers should keep an eye out - there's a new parking lot symbol in town. As customs and technology evolve, so have the ways we park our cars. While handicapped parking spaces have been around for decades (below), and even expectant mother parking has become the norm, another new symbol could be just as important to understand.
Coldspell and Wet Snow For Some In New York Next Week
Next week will feel more like November with Upstate New York's chilliest weather of the season along with a little wet snow for some. We have had a pretty stellar run of sunny, mild weather so far this fall. That run is about to come to an end, for a few days at least. Before the chill arrives, WNYT says we have a stellar Saturday on tap this weekend with sun and temperatures in the mid to upper 60's.. Then a little does of reality sets in - with rain Sunday and MUCH chillier temperatures in the 50's.
Why Is This Popular Truck Illegal On New York Roads?
The state of Massachusetts recently revealed that they would begin to allow registration for a popular imported truck. What's bewildering for many local drivers is that these vehicles are still under strict regulation in New York. The vehicles in question have become increasingly popular in recent years, and while they...
Nearly Every Giant New York Tree Grows in This County
There's a special county in New York, and it holds nearly every record for big trees in the state. New York is impressively forested. With over 32 million total acres of land, more than half is covered in trees. While this means that there are impressive specimens nearly everywhere you look, one county in particular has produced some truly awe-inspiring species.
Lay Your Secrets at the Grave in 1838 Cemetery in New York
Do you have a secret that's been weighing your down? Lay it to rest forever inside a special tombstone at a 200-year-old cemetery in New York state. Green-Wood Cemetery is one of America’s first rural cemeteries, founded in 1838, and a National Historic Landmark. The 478 acres serve as...
Dispose Of Old Electronics: Free Broome County Recycling Events Announced
If you are like me, you probably have old, no longer-used electronics that are just taking up space and cobwebs. I get it...every time I walk by these discarded items, I grumble. All my fault for not getting rid of them, of course. Well, there is always the solution of...
Are You Breaking the Law by Dumping Leaves on New York Roads?
Whether you like it or not, in New York, you will have to get rid of your leaves and grass clippings. When your done with that chore, have you ever wondered if it's actually okay to just blow them onto the road? Well, it turns out, it's not as harmless as you might think!
New York State’s Automated Speeding Tickets Are Ironically Paid to Pennsylvania
You have to pay a company in Pennsylvania when you get a ticket sent to your house from the automated cameras on the Thruway in New York State. It's hard not to think this is a scam, especially lately when everything feels like it could possibly be a scam. We...
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