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NY weather update: Flood advisory likely to expire at 12:15 a.m.
The advisory was for Dutchess County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:15 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Dutchess. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
N.Y. Lottery: Mega Millions soars to $575 million ahead of Tuesday’s drawing
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mega Millions’ Tuesday drawing is soaring to astronomical heights — like, you could buy your own island kind of heights. As of Sunday, Aug. 25, the Mega Millions jackpot is standing at an impressive $575 million. Fortunately — or unfortunately, if you played...
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
Two Men Allegedly Lead Police on High Speed Chase Through Sullivan and Orange
New York State Police said that they pursued two suspects from Westchester County, that lead them on a high speed chase that took them through two counties. The chase took police on two of the areas busier state routes, and then ended with a crash on the New York Thruway.
Fake parking tickets are a scam bedeviling unsuspecting drivers
As if paying a parking ticket wasn’t the cause of enough frustration, consider sending off your bank details to pay a fake ticket, and getting scammed in the process. According to Carscoops, criminals in Calgary up in Canada are slipping fake violation citations (that look convincingly real) onto the windshields of parked vehicles for the purposes of essentially stealing online payments from unsuspecting citizens.
MSOC Moves Past Marist With A Victory, 6-1
MILWAUKEE - The Marquette University men's soccer team (2-0-0, 0-0-0 BIG EAST) closed out its opening weekend with a 6-1 win over Marist (0-2-0, 0-0-0 MAAC) Sunday afternoon at Valley Fields. Marquette got hot quickly, scoring in the seventh minute after freshman defender Jack Wandschneider knocked one in off a...
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...
“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...
New York residents now eligible for FanDuel’s NFL Sunday Ticket free trial discount code
As of Sunday, August 25th, 2024, FanDuel has announced that its two exciting NFL promo code offers are now available in New York. These promotions include three free weeks of NFL Sunday Ticket, including YouTube TV, and a generous $200 betting bonus. NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV typically costs $167 per month, making this deal an incredible value. With the local Buffalo Bills’ matchup against the Carolina Panthers in the rearview, this FanDuel promo arrives at the perfect time for New Yorkers (and North Carolinians) eager to catch all the action. Here’s everything you need to know.
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...
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.
Two suspects accused of stealing scooter then purse block away in Manhattan, police say
Two suspects robbed a scooter at gunpoint, causing bruising to the 18-year-old victim, and then used the stolen scooter to steal a purse from a woman, causing a cut to her mouth and leg.
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...
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