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N.Y. Lottery: 2 TAKE 5 jackpot prizes worth $18K sold within miles of each other
Two jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth over $18,000 were recently sold in New York state — and both were sold in the same county just miles of each other, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top prize-winning tickets — worth $18,004.50 — were sold each...
Sept. 14: Brew at the Zoo
Zoo New York is hosting another Brew at the Zoo event on Saturday, September 14 at Thompson Park. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature local brews and vintages from across the North Country. Guests will also enjoy live music by Eddie Cito, food trucks, craft vendors and Constant […]
Trump appeals to move New York hush money case to federal court
Former President Donald Trump will continue to fight to move his New York hush money case into federal court – and delay his sentencing on that conviction – now appealing to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a notice of appeal filed Tuesday night.
Police Say New York State Man Arrested 45 Times Makes It 46
You would think people would learn at some point? Unfortunately, some never do. Police say a New York state man, who's no stranger to law enforcement, has once again landed himself in a lot of trouble. Officials say the suspect, with a long history of arrests, was once again picked up by police after he broke into a local business.
North country sports scoreboard: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
High school sports in Northern New York kicked off on Tuesday. A trio of soccer matches and a volleyball game were on the docket. Let’s take a look at the North Country sports scoreboard of the 2024-25 academic year. High school girls soccer Salmon River 5, OFA 2 (Semifinal/Ogdensburg tournament) Morristown 4, Heuvelton 0 (Semifinal/Ogdensburg tournament) […]
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.
See how many kids in every NY school district get free or reduced-price lunch
Thousands of students in school districts across New York qualify for free or reduced-price lunches every year. In Onondaga County, the Syracuse City School District has the highest number and percentage of students who meet the federal income guidelines for free lunches. If you purchase a product or register for...
Man Crashes Stolen Ambulance During Police Chase in Upstate New York
New York State Police are investigating a crash after a 25-year-old man allegedly stole an occupied ambulance leading police on a wild chase through multiple upstate New York areas. It all started on Saturday at approximately 10:17 p.m. when EMTs from the Schoharie EMS unit responded to Main Street in...
New York State’s Fall Campfire Warning
School is back in session across New York State and the cooler, fall days have arrived. There are some things that just go perfectly with the frosty air and pumpkin spice cappuccino and one of them is a warm campfire! Before you light that kindling wood, New York State has a warning.
Upstate NY Chain & Local Dairy Farms Win Big at State Fair!
An Upstate New York store chain and two Capital Region dairy farms have received high honors at the Great New York State Fair. Dairy Product Competitions Are a Major Part of New York State Fair. This year the annual Dairy Product competition had one hundred ninety-six entrants. These were for...
USPS Changes Could Impact Mail Delivery Times In New York
Mail can move at snail speed sometimes in Upstate New York. Some recent United States Postal Service changes could impact that delivery time even more. According to CBS News, USPS still isn’t where they want to be financially. They rolled out a 10-year “Delivering for America” plan a few years ago with the strategic plan to help modernize and revitalize the postal service. Obviously, with such massive changes that required a huge chunk of change.
Surgeon General Warns New Yorkers that Parenting Could Harm Mental Health
The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a warning that's raising a lot of eyebrows. The warning highlights the detrimental impact of parenting on the mental health of both mothers and fathers. In a recent advisory, Dr. Murthy emphasized the dangerous levels of stress that parents are facing, noting that the strains they experience are not only affecting their well-being but are also being passed on to their children.
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