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Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/16/24
A mix of sun and clouds, hot and humid today with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight. Lows in the lower 70s. A mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Highs in the upper 80s.
7/16/2024: Another hot & humid day, another storm chance
The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: We’re doing it all over again today – more heat, humidity, and storm chances ahead of a big weather system over the eastern Great Lakes. Along the Hudson and Mohawk river valleys, temperatures push into the low 90’s for highs. High humidity will make it feel […]
Student demands and a record-setting genome
The spring 2024 semester was marked by student protests across the country. On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll speak with an organizer at Bard College, where administration officials reached an agreement with Pro-Palestinian demonstrators. A new public authority is hoping to steer the future of...
Celebrate 35 Years of Christmas Vacation With Clark in New York
'The little lights aren't twinkling, Clark'...but one thing is for sure, there will be a twinkle in my eye this December when the one and only Clark Griswold himself appears in Albany to celebrate a milestone anniversary of his iconic movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. A Griswold Family Affair. In...
Medical Monday 7/15/24: Vascular Surgery with Dr. William Raible
Joining us to discuss vascular surgery is Dr. William Raible of Saint Peter's Vascular Associates. Call with your question. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts. Fellowship-trained in vascular surgery, Dr. Raible’s professional interests include aneurysm interventions, aortic and thoracic endografts, arterial insufficiency evaluation and treatment, carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial bypass, venous disease, and wound care.
102nd: Tweed wins Dem nomination in close primary
HILLTOWNS — Janet Tweed is set to face Republican Assemblyman Chris Tague in the 102nd Assembly District general election this November, after Tweed narrowly beat her opponent in the Democratic primary. Although the primary results have yet to be certified by the New York State Board of Elections —...
Gov. Hochul Pledges 'Full Support' After Oneida County Severe Weather Damage
ROME, N.Y. -- Rome and the surrounding area are in the process of cleaning up after severe weather passed through the area, resulting in fallen trees, downed wires and collapsed buildings. There was a radar-confirmed tornado that was announced near Floyd. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made an announcement regarding...
District committed to 'distraction-free environment'
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is taking a look at the bold action taken by a local school district, as Governor Kathy Hochul works to find a way to combat the negative impact these devices have on kids. Schoharie Central School District Superintendent Dave Blanchard was a school...
Yellow Alert has ended: Showers and storms possible tomorrow
The Yellow Alert for our area has expired after a relatively active morning and early afternoon. A low-level disturbance brought another round of severe weather as it moved its way through Western New York. Tornado warnings stayed east of our area, but a few damage reports of downed trees were still reported in Macedon as well as northeastern Wayne County.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Barton Mines inducted into state's Historic Business Preservation Registry
NORTH RIVER | Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) presented the management and staff of Barton Mines Corporation (Barton) with a certificate inducting the company into the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. Stec nominated Barton for this honor, citing its lengthy history and the continued importance the company has in the region through its operations in the towns of Johnsburg and Indian Lake and the City of Glens Falls.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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