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New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Controversy erupts over Hindu temple float at New York's India Day parade
(Reuters) - A carnival float featuring a Hindu temple that is planned for an upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has sparked controversy, with a number of groups calling it anti-Muslim and saying it should be removed from the event.
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
State DEC asked to declare emergency to expedite repairs from recent storms
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been asked to issue an emergency declaration to help communities in 18 counties to help speed up the rebuild from last weekend’s severe weather. New York Governor Kathy Hochul asked the DEC to make the authorization. This would help speed up necessary […]
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
REP To Launch as Monthly Subscription Service for Local Gyms
The platform lets users try different gyms without committing to a membership. Gyms gain access to a larger pool of potential clients The gym industry is booming post-pandemic, but much of that growth has been funneled into the coffers of large chains and franchise brands, which have seen their numbers surge since facilities re-opened following… The post REP To Launch as Monthly Subscription Service for Local Gyms appeared first on Athletech News.
BREAKING NEWS: Governor’s office making it easier to help storm victims receive $50,000
Bowie family: This restores our faith in government; Coverage from the Hornell Sun and Wellsville Sun along with a plea from the Bowie family has resulted in policy change. Families from Independence in Allegany County to Addison in Steuben County were concerned the would not receive $50,000 in additional aid from storm damage because of their family income level being too high.
VT, NY, MA Summer EBT enrollment deadline looms
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The USDA’s Summer EBT Program available in Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts provides low-income students with a one-time payment of $120 to buy groceries. As one woman told NEWS10, the program made all the difference for her and her children. “As a single mom of two kids, it’s become difficult to keep […]
These Are The 23 Drive-In Theaters Left In NY State
Today is National Drive-In Day (June 6th) and New York State has the highest number of drive-in movie theater screens in the country. That means there's probably one not too far from wherever you are. There are a handful here in the Capital Region. Back in the swinging '60s, drive-in...
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