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New York Is Officially 1 Tornado away from Record 30 Striking the State
The National Weather Service confirmed tornado #29 touched down in the state over the weekend. It has been an unreal year of tornadic activity, with the state breaking a 32-year record for the most twisters in a single year. The first twister to hit the state this year was back...
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
New Sneaky Speeding Camera Set Up in Hudson Valley
Drivers will want to be extra cautious on a busy Hudson Valley roadway that's now being monitored by an automatic speeding ticket system. We told you last year that New York State had launched a new initiative to prevent drivers from breaking the law. The program employs the use of an automated ticket system that uses a combination of speed-sensing technology and cameras to capture drivers who are traveling too fast.
Major Disaster Declaration Issued For Upstate New York Counties
Relief could soon be on the way for many Upstate New York residents. Governor Hochul is calling on President Biden to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Debby. Major Disaster Declaration Request Made By New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The remnants of that...
Western New York’s Top Headlines For Monday
We are getting ready to kick off another week and here are the Top headlines for your Monday. 1- We are looking at a major change in our weather as the day progresses today. We will start out with some sunshine but a fast-moving weather front is expected to move across the region this afternoon and this evening that could bring potentially severe thunderstorms and damaging winds. Most of Western New York is under a slight risk for severe weather today. The peak time for these storms will be between 1 and 7 pm.
Former Gov. Cuomo to testify publicly on New York nursing home deaths. What to know
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before a congressional subcommittee Sept. 10 investigating nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing at 2 p.m. Tuesday will be livestreamed online, providing a high-profile national platform for the years-long saga surrounding the Cuomo administration’s handling of the pandemic’s darkest days. ...
NY Regents put off proposal to let high school boys play girls' sports. Why they punted
The New York board that sets education policy for the state was set to vote Tuesday on a controversial proposal to allow high school boys to compete in girls-only sports such as field hockey and flag football. But the Board of Regents has punted, at least for now. ...
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.
UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over NJ casino smoking loophole
United Auto Workers’ director is furious at other unions for supporting indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos. United Auto Workers will be pulling out of the New Jersey chapter of the AFL-CIO. Daniel Vicente Jr., director of Region 9 — which covers New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania —...
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