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New York State Hunter Scores This Massive Buck
The weather was ideal for the last weekend of the regular firearms season for whitetail deer hunters in portions of New York State. The deer were on the move and many hunters found success. The hunting season seems to zip on by each year. Before you know it, we are...
Three Cheers For New York’s Legen-DAIRY Carvel Ice Cream!
It's time to give Carvel Ice Cream It's Flowers. These two beloved creations have become synonymous with joy and deliciousness, embodying Carvel's tradition of quality since its founding in 1929 by Tom Carvel. Starting with a humble ice cream truck in Hartsdale, New York, Tom Carvel's vision and dedication led to establishing fixed locations and introducing soft-serve desserts by 1934.
New York’s Favorite Dog Breed Revealed
You may have seen their friendly faces and wagging tails at the park, on Instagram, or maybe you have one at home. I'm talking about the beloved Golden Retriever. According to recent research, New Yorkers are in love with this breed, and now we know that as it has been revealed as the most popular dog breed in the state.
New York State Man Allegedly Used Counterfeit Money at Dunkin’ Donuts
Do you ever wonder if those dollars in your wallet are actually real? According to the United States Department of Treasury, there is an estimated $70 million in counterfeit bills currently in circulation around the country. Police in New York state say a suspect used fake money at two fast food locations, as well as at another local business back in June.
Report: New York “Removing 28,560 Cars From The Roads,” Should You Worry
We looked into a viral story regarding New York State "removing" nearly 30,000 cars from roads. Is your beloved vehicle in danger?. Earlier this week, a story "New York State Removing “28,560 Cars From The Roads” caught my eye. Like anyone else who saw that headline, I wondered...
Two Deceased Whales Wash Ashore This Weekend: 16-18 Foot Whale Spotted in NJ’s Raritan Bay Thursday, Washes Ashore in NY Saturday. Smaller 10-12 Whale Washes Ashore in Lafayette, NJ Friday.
NJ/NY: A dead minke whale, which was first reported floating in the Raritan Bay area in New Jersey on Thursday, October 3, was, according to Marine experts, expected to eventually wash ashore at Sandy Hook, in Middletown, NJ.Instead, the whale continued to float offshore until its landing at Fort Tilden, in Queens, NY, on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to a report released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the U.S. Coast Guard initially notified local marine mammal organizations about the whale, estimated to be 16-18 feet long, floating...
12th Oneida County Budget Presented with No Tax Levy Increase
While there are no increases in this year's budget, Picente warns this luxury may not always be a reality moving forward. The 2025 budget proposal and capital plan was presented Friday to The Board of Legislators and totals approximately $549 million. The presented budget is also an operational and balanced budget and includes $151 million in sales tax revenue, $23 million from the Oneida Indian Nation contribution and shed $19 million in debt.
New York State Thruway Announced Another Bridge Teardown
It looks like another bridge will be coming down that crosses over the New York State Thruway. This time the bridge is in Newburgh. Meadow Hill Road Bridge was erected in 1953. The New York State Thruway Authority says the bridge has reached the end of its service life. You may recall earlier this year that the Brookside Road Bridge in Ulster County was removed.
These 11 NYS Historical Markers Tell Remarkable Stories!
There are hundreds of historical markers all over Upstate New York. I find it almost impossible to pass one. They tell important stories, small stories, quizzical stories, and funny stories. And there are a bunch of regionally popular Upstate foods that also have their own historical markers. This gallery looks...
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