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DEC: ‘Give turtles a brake’ and help them cross the road
NEW YORK STATE (WETM) — Turtles are out on the roads more this time of year, and some of them might need a little help crossing. May and June are turtle nesting season, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is encouraging motorists to keep an eye out for these little critters […]
New York Vs. Connecticut: Who Has The Better Pizza?
Here we go again! The battle for the best pizza lives on. Newsweek is reporting that a "delegation from Connecticut " flew out to Washington D.C. to declare that New Haven, Connecticut be declared the Pizza Capital of The United States. Rep. Rosa DeLauro of New Haven said in a...
Carpenter Bee Explosion in New York: Sure Fire Way to Rid Them
You've probably noticed that there are more carpenter bees this year than in decades. Luckily, there's a way to stop them from devouring your decks and fences. The wacky weather pattern over the past year has wreaked havoc on the Hudson Valley's ecosystem. From Poughkeepsie to Middletown and Kingston to Newburgh there's been a bumper crop of pine cones, a population explosion of field mice and an invasion of spongy moths that are eating attacking trees and leaving residents with huge welts on their bodies. It feels like everything is out of whack.
Record Setting Lottery Jackpot Possible In New York State
This week lottery players will have a chance to set a new record in New York State. If someone wins the Mega Millions grand prize jackpot this week, they will set a new record for the largest jackpot ever won by a New York State resident. The current jackpot for...
This Is What You Do If You Hit A Bear In New York State
People hit deer all the time with their cars in New York. But what should you do if you hit something like a bear?. It probably seems like an unlikely scenario. Hitting a bear doesn't happen every day. While the number of deer hit on a yearly basis is recorded in the thousands, the number of bears is in the hundreds. New York State DEC claims that up to 100 bears are hit and killed every year. In Lake Tahoe alone last year there were about 40-50 reported collisions with bears.
Restaurants That Should Replace Red Lobster in New York
Red Lobster has closed numerous restaurants across New York, could any of these restaurants be successful in its place?. Earlier this month Red Lobster announced that they would be closing 80+ locations across the country, including 10 locations across New York as they attempted to navigate the company's financial future. A few days later the popular seafood restaurant announced they would be filing bankruptcy to try and save the restaurant chain.
New York State Has 2 of the Biggest Malls In America, Here’s the Top 10
For anyone under the age of 70, we have not known a world without shopping malls. New York State actually has the oldest continually-operated mall in the Nation with the Paddock Arcade, which was built in 1850. The much younger Crossgates Mall in Albany just celebrated it's 40th Anniversary. Study...
Does this New York Plant Really Keep Pets from Ruining Your Garden?
It's a plant with many nicknames but one big benefit... Does this humble species really protect your garden from nosey pets?. Planting season is in full swing in New York, and as every enthusiast knows, getting seeds in the ground is only half the battle. From hungry deer to invasive beetles, there are plenty of external threats to local garden beds. Sometimes, however, the call can be coming from inside the house...
Why Lawn Mowers Are Quiet In New York?
You might have noticed that some of your neighbors have taken the month of May off from mowing their lawns. So what is behind keeping the lawnmowers in the garage in New York?. That would be the "No Mow May" movement. Many people are trying to help the bee population across the state by skipping mowing their lawns this month so the bees have more places to pollinate.
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