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Should New York Residents Worry: Hurricane Milton Gains Strength
Hurricane Milton should be a major Category 3 hurricane when it makes land this week. Many New York State residents are helping out loved ones impacted by Hurricane Helene and now many of the same residents have another hurricane to worry about. Hurricane Milton Takes Aim On Florida. Milton is...
Firewood Laws Now in Affect Across New York
Did you know that there are numerous laws on the books in New York State regarding the firewood you use to heat your home?. As the cooler temperatures set in across New York, many of us in the Hudson Valley have already begun preparing to keep our homes nice and warm through the winter. If you are planning to heat your home with a wood-burning stove this year the folks at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) want to remind everyone that there are very specific rules you need to follow regarding the wood you are planning to use.
America’s Largest Walmart Is In Upstate NY: See Where!
Every Wal-Mart is pretty huge. But one local superstore is the hugest in the land!. We've all been there. Even after walking into your local Walmart a thousand times, every time you go into that store you probably think to yourself at some point "This place is enormous!" I have...
The Only Place to Find Massive Hellbenders in New York
There's a giant hiding in New York waters... you just need to know where to look. The eastern hellbender is the largest aquatic salamander in the United States, and looks like it would be more at home on an alien planet than in a local stream. Here's where to look if you want to have a special encounter with on of our most elusive animals.
$900 Checks to New York State Families Who Struggle With Gas Bills
Starting in November $900 checks (plus other add ons) will be coming to families who are eligible in New York State. If you are struggling or think you will be struggling to pay your gas check to see if you are eligible because New York State is helping out families who make under a certain dollar amount.
Counties in New York With the Highest Cancer Rates
Cancer impacts a lot of people, and it's important to understand where the disease is most common in New York. A study looked at the top 50 counties in New York with the highest cancer rates per 100,000 people. Researchers say that the findings can help us understand why some areas have higher rates and what can be done to help.
Major Company Cutting Half of Employees in Upstate New York
Another round of layoffs will affect some of the company's 21,000 employees across the country. In April of 2024, one of the biggest companies in the county General Electric (GE) announced that they would be splitting the company into three separate, standalone public companies. When GE announced the split to...
After Massive New York Closures, Retail Giant Returns To Hudson Valley
Despite massive closures in the Hudson Valley and across New York State, a retail giant just opened up a new store in the region. Over the summer Hudson Valley Post reported Big Lots was closing many locations nationwide, including in New York State. Big Lots Closing Stores In Upstate New...
“Undercover” Work Zone Traps Ticketing Drivers in New York State
The New York State Department of Transportation and the State Police have teamed up to ticket drivers who are going way too fast in work zones. It is called 'Operation Hard Hat'. The work zone is a decoy and the DOT and State Police ticketed drivers that were speeding through...
Bill to automatically return some unclaimed funds to New Yorkers awaits governor’s approval
A bill that could speed up the process of getting unclaimed funds back in the hands of New Yorkers is awaiting the governor’s final approval to become law, and state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is enthusiastic about the prospects. Passed by both chambers of the state legislature this year,...
People CANNOT Sell These In New York State
As the last portion of 2024 begins, there is an important reminder about a law that is on the books in New York State. The fall is here and that means many hunters are back in the woods and trying to harvest a deer, bear or small game animals. From Western New York, to the Adirondack Mountains, there is a good crop of wildlife for those with a hunting license to take.
NY voters will decide Proposition 1. What would it actually do?
Albany, N.Y. — Some supporters of a ballot proposal in New York this year say it would codify abortion laws in the state constitution, while many opponents claim it would allow children to undergo surgery without the knowledge of their parents. But neither claim is true. The proposal itself...
Watch Out For These Illnesses Coming This Fall To New York State
Fall in New York State is the absolute best. Pumpkin spice, peeping at leaves, apple cider, and long sleeves – boy, we’ve got a lot to look forward to. But then…. We can also look forward to runny noses, sneezing, and coughing. Yay for kleenex and cold meds!
Why New York State Stores Have Run Out of Toilet Paper
Trying to buy name-brand toilet paper is currently a challenge in New York State. Shoppers at BJ's in Wappingers Falls were experiencing flashbacks to the pandemic when they were greeted with empty shelves in the toilet paper aisle on Sunday. If you may remember the panic that happened in 2020 when there wasn't a roll of toilet paper to be found at any store you can understand their concern.
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