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New York Schools must notify parents one week before lockdown, fire drills
A new rule coming from the New York State Education Department will now require all school districts in the state to notify parents in advance when lockdown, fire and early dismissal drills will be initiated.
18 Roads With Speed Cameras, 4 in Central New York
Cameras are busting speeders on 18 roads in the Empire State this week. Four are in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Record Shattering Lottery Jackpot In New York
Tonight one lucky lottery player in New York State could be part of a record-shattering night. Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot is up to $681 million dollars which would set a new record in New York for largest lottery jackpot ever won in the state. The current record was set back...
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
NYRA announces final numbers for 2024 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) [Monday] announced that the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course generated more than $800 million in all-sources wagering handle and exceeded 1 million in paid attendance.
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
School starts tomorrow for most of WNY, how families are spending their last day of vacation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — With school starting tomorrow for many Western New York schools, families enjoyed their final day at Canalside. Iani Dunbar is excited for his three kids to head back to school, his son Remi is entering first grade and Levi will be starting pre-k this year. He...
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
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