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‘Really bad’: Severe storms are new normal, New York leaders say
STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) — As Long Island residents and work crews spent Tuesday cleaning up after last weekend’s flood damage, officials said they now have to assume that major storm events like it will be more frequent. Suffolk County leaders laid out basic guidelines on Tuesday for making local infrastructure more resilient to […]
El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on Jan. 14, 2024. The product comes in a 1.5-ounce...
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Senator Lea Webb Delivers $375,000 to WSKG Public Media for Infrastructure Upgrades
Binghamton, NY – Today, on National Radio Day, Senator Lea Webb announced that she has secured $375,000 in state funds to support vital infrastructure projects at WSKG Public Media. This significant investment will enable the organization to purchase generators for seven of their transmission towers. These infrastructure upgrades will bolster the organization's operational capabilities during extreme weather conditions and ensure their emergency broadcast services. This funding underscores Senator Webb's commitment to public safety and emergency response services in her district.
Another Popular Central New York Retail Store Closing for Good
Say it ain't so! Another popular locally owned retail store is closing their doors. It seems like every time you turn around you're reading about another one, but this time it's retirement that is to blame. All Seasons Outfitters filled a much needed void when the Herb Phillipson's Army &...
Volunteer injured at Upstate NY demolition derby, will have leg amputated
Jillian McCarthy, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. (TNS) A volunteer officiating the Delaware County Fair demolition derby on Saturday, Aug. 17 was injured by a fallen barrier and had to be taken for emergency surgery. A GoFundMe page was created on Monday for Eric Eberling by his sister-in-law, Kristen Sperry.
Owego Hose Team to unveil Eternal Flame Monument on Wednesday
Owego, N.Y. – Owego Hose Teams, Inc. will unveil its eternal flame monument that honors volunteer firefighters in our community on Wednesday (8/21) at 1 p.m. at its Steamer House location on North Avenue. The unveiling is part of the Hose Team’s recognition by the Tioga County Chamber of...
Possible return of congestion pricing draws fire from lawmakers on Long Island
Republican lawmakers on Long Island rallied in Hempstead Wednesday morning against reports that Governor Kathy Hochul plans to bring back congestion pricing after the November elections.Hochul put the controversial plan on an indefinite pause in June, weeks before it was set to begin.The group is calling on Hochul to eliminate congestion pricing all together.On Wednesday the governor doubled down on her claims that the pause on congestion pricing had nothing to do with elections, and only to do with helping New Yorkers on a budget.She also said she hopes for a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the...
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
Day 1 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair with CNY Central
GEDDES, N.Y. — Wednesday is the Great New York State Fair’s Opening Day!. Mostly cloudy with scattered lake-enhanced rain showers. There will be some moderate pockets of rain and a possible non-severe thunderstorm, along with brief peeks of sun in between at times. Breezy at times and very cool with low humidity. High of 66 degrees.
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
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