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Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Cayuga Lake largemouth bass obliterates New York state record
Jim Britenbaugh, an angler from Pennsylvania, likely broke the New York State record for largemouth bass on Sunday with a 12.35-pound Cayuga Lake bucket mouth, smashing the previous largemouth bass record by a pound. Department of Environmental Conservation personnel were on hand to verify the catch, though DEC has not...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Tornado Strikes Rome, State of Emergency Declared
The City of Rome is under a state of emergency after suffering intense tornado damage in the downtown area. According to initial reports, several historic buildings and cars have been destroyed. Central New York was once again impacted by an outbreak of severe thunderstorms, which were strong enough to produce...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
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...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
NYTHA Contributes $25K to Support Cornell Equine
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has made a contribution of $25,000 to support the development of Cornell Equine. The cross-campus program, rooted in Cornell University's scientific research clinical care and education, and based at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to advance equine health and education through enhanced collaboration amongst interdisciplinary teams.
Wild Video: Bear Opens Door, Fridge In Upstate New York Home
We have a video you have to see to believe of a bear inside an Upstate New York kitchen. Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an "aggressive" bear that destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
NY weather update: Tornado warning affecting New York early Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado warning at 5:21 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties. "At 5:21 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles west of Comstock, or 7 miles east of Lake George Village, moving east at 50 mph," according to the weather service. "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."
UPDATED: Massive Storm knocks out power, closes roads w/limbs and trees down; State of Emergency for Glens Falls
4:25AM UPDATE - Thousands remain without power this early morning, according to the National Grid outage map, showing the Town of Queensbury sitting with a third to a half of its residents without electricity this early morning, and more as you head up north into the Adirondacks. Fort Edward was also badly hit, with at least half of their residents without electricity.
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 in the Rome area at around 3:30 p.m. New York Gov....
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.
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