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Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
“Big Money” Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
Friday's Mega Millions drawing was a lucky one for a lottery player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in New York from Friday's drawing. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and had the Mega Ball....
Insects, Mold, Algae, Blood Linked to Boar’s Head Meat Listeria Outbreak in New York, Massachusetts
This is such major news because we're talking about one of the most popular, top-tier meats out there. Whether you buy it at your grocery store meat counter or have a favorite sandwich shop or deli that uses it, now is the time for vigilance. There's a listeriosis outbreak involving...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
N.J. makes more arguments against $15 fee to enter N.Y.C., after Gov. Hochul hints at its return
The legal team leading New Jersey’s opposition to New York City’s congestion pricing plan have made more arguments hoping to convince a judge to overturn federal approvals of the $15 fee to enter lower Manhattan. The additional written arguments to a senior federal judge came after Gov. Kathy...
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
Cooking with Gas Will Cost 19.4% More
National Grid’s rate increase starts September 1. On August 15, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved the proposal that established new rate hikes for Brooklyn, Staten Island, and parts of Long Island and Queens. The increases will go toward: maintaining and modernizing the operation of the distribution network, programs to promote energy efficiency and reduce emissions, and bill assistance for the most vulnerable customers.
Win a Family 4-Pack to “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello”
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello is coming to the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie on December 4th, and you can win a Family 4-Pack to the show!. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Men’s Soccer Downed by Cornell
ITHACA, New York – The Marist men's soccer team fell to Cornell of the Ivy League by a score of 3-0 on Saturday. The Big Red scored all three of their goals in the first 26 minutes, but the Red Foxes played them even afterward. Not the start we wanted, but the guys gave me the response I was looking for in the second half. We learned some more things about ourselves in the second half and really were unlucky not to put something on the board. We will continue to work and grow, and are looking forward to getting...
Field Hockey Beats Vassar 5-0
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY- Geneseo Field Hockey came out on top over Vassar College, beating them 5-0. Junior Sam Lewis recorded her first collegiate hattrick. Geneseo started the game aggressively, outshooting Vassar 8-2. Sam Lewis notched the opening goal at 13:21, ending the first quarter up 1-0. Lewis was on a roll,...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Marist Cross Country Concludes Successful Senior Day
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York- The Marist Cross Country program began its season with the Marist Season Opener at Vassar Farm, Saturday morning. The Red Foxes men's and women's program honored 15 seniors for their accomplishments athletically and academically. The Red Foxes women's team had four athletes break the 19-minute mark and...
Private Hudson Valley Yacht Club Quietly Celebrates 50 Years
The club with a rich history celebrated milestone anniversary this past weekend. When looking up information about a private club, its tough to find info. I had heard from friends of a 50th anniversary celebration of Poughkeepsie's Pirate Canoe Club but friends weren't eager to give out information on an event at a private club, so promoting the event in advance was not an option for me and not needed.
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