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“Red Flag” for 2024 Winter Forecast in New York State
There is a red flag in the Farmer's Almanac for the winter forecast this year. The forecast is a unique one for sure. Usually, when the Farmer's Almanac comes out, the forecast is pretty simple: it's usually either going to snow a lot or a little. The first day of...
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
Putnam Valley School welcomes new staff
PUTNAM VALLEY- It’s back to school next week for some 12,000 Putnam County children. School districts from Carmel to Cold Spring have been preparing for the opening of the 2024-25 school year by conducting a series of orientation sessions for returning faculty in addition to new faculty and staff.
Slater presents additional $20,000 to three Putnam County libraries
KENT – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) this week announced that he has secured an additional $20,000 in bullet funding for the Kent Public Library, Putnam Valley Library, and Patterson Public Library. The aid will be utilized for critical upgrades and new development projects. “Our libraries are the heart of...
'Here to adopt some love': Bergen animal shelter no-fee weekend helps people pick pets
TETERBORO — At 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, 15 minutes before the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center officially opened the doors for its 10th annual Clear the Shelters no-fee weekend, there was a line almost a dozen deep of people seeking animals and half-dozen or so inside filling out forms. Some, like...
Deadly Fire Erupts as Disney Guest Steps In to Rescue Victims
It’s not every day you see a true hero in action pull a Disney guest from a severe accident on his way to Walt Disney World Resort for vacation. Fire Chief Becomes Hero While on His Way to Walt Disney World Resort. Traveling to destinations like Walt Disney World...
County Comptroller explains judging of dairy cows (VIDEO)
RHINEBECK – Dutchess County Comptroller Gregg Pulver, a lifelong dairy farmer and longtime public servant spent time this past week to explain why dairy farmers show their animals at county fairs. Up on Livestock Hill at the Dutchess County Fair, Pulver explained what the judges are looking for during...
A lone fawn might not need your help – leave it alone
HUDSON VALLEY – A White-tailed fawn, approximately 10 weeks old, was a cause of unnecessary concern for Poughkeepsie residents who were concerned for the deer’s safety last week. Professional dog-walker Joe Wallace found the still-spotted fawn at the base of College Hill Park, very close to North Clinton Street. Wallace attempted to provide unnecessary care for the animal, resulting in the deer becoming stressed and delivering a hoof to the chin of Wallace.
Jalen Brunson-Jrue Holiday trade swap tweet puts Knicks fans in a tizzy
This is how you know we're in the dead part of the NBA offseason. There are X (Twitter) accounts tweeting about hypothetical trades between the New York Knicks and Celtics. We will see more off-the-wall offseason content until the two teams start the season in two months. For whatever reason,...
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.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
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