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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.
Do you want to work on the I-81 project? The state is making it easier to apply
Do you want to work on the Interstate 81 project in Syracuse?. The New York State transportation and labor departments have made it easier to put your name in. The transportation department now has a form on its I-81 website for applicants to express interest. It may seem like a small thing, but it is going to be “transformative,” Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said during a news conference Wednesday, overlooking construction.
Sunshine in September, then weekend soaker
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – If you are looking for a nice quiet forecast then welcome to the right place! So far this is an early September to remember. The whole of the Southern Tier’s weather conditions are going to remain quiet through Friday. Then, you guessed it. Things become more unsettled for a day thanks […]
Elmira man arrested on felony stolen property charges after month-long investigation
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — An Elmira man was arrested following an investigation from July where police found several stolen items in an area in Southport. According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Klarc D. House was arrested on the following charges: Police said that on July 18 deputies were sent to an area along […]
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York until Thursday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:41 a.m. on Thursday for dense fog until 10:15 a.m. for Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Patchy dense fog will continue across portions of eastern New York and adjacent western New...
Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands It Took From an Elderly Woman for Services It Never Provided
New York Guardianship Services had billed Judith Zbiegniewicz $450 a month for court-ordered care, but a judge found the company provided “minimal services, if any” for years, including at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Four arrested after reported burglary in Bath
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — Four people were arrested in August after an investigation into a burglary in Bath that lasted more than 10 days. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, 45-year-old Daniel A. Garcia, 35-year-old Thomas L. Popps, 45-year-old Shane S. Fox, and 32-year-old Elizabeth R. Walker were arrested on Aug. 28 on […]
New York Distributes 20M Test Strips—What This Means for Overdose Rates
New York State Hits Milestone with 20 Million Test Strips. New York State recently reached a major milestone by distributing over 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips. These strips are essential for identifying dangerous substances in drugs, playing a critical role in preventing overdoses and saving lives. According to federal data for the year ending March 2024, overdose deaths outside New York City decreased by 9%, while the city itself saw a 3.1% decline. Despite these encouraging figures, the state continued to prioritize efforts to combat the overdose crisis, reflecting ongoing concerns about substance abuse and its impact.
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