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USPCA Wants You to Know It’s Illegal To Do This to a Pet in New York
Though best intentions may lead you to believe that dropping off an animal, for whatever reason, at your local shelter is the best course of action, the Ulster County SPCA wants you to be aware that this line of thought could lead to a very unfortunate outcome for the animal if not done properly.
Truth & Reconciliation Commission unveils Bearing Witness book & website
In these times, when right-wing extremist groups such as Moms for Liberty are putting heavy pressure on school boards to ban books, censure curriculum and avoid discussion of subjects that cast certain aspects of American history in a less-than-glorious light, educators have to work extra-hard to make such “controversial” information available. Fortunately, the digital age is making research, collation and sharing of historical data more feasible. And there are folks among us who are committed to ensuring that the stories of disenfranchised people get told.
Another Hudson Valley New York Discount Store Announces Closure
Another day, another long-standing Hudson Valley store announces their closure. This time, a popular discount shop with quite a few local stores has announced that they will be closing their doors at this Ulster County location for good. Just A Buck and Beyond, Kingston, To Shutter. A social media announcement...
NY weather: Beach hazards statement issued for New York until early Friday
A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:37 a.m. valid from 5 a.m. until Friday midnight for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Jefferson counties. The weather service says, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions expected." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," explains the weather...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
'Building leaders from the ground up': Jewish scouts from NY, NJ perform life-saving CPR on cross-nation flight
A scout is supposed to always be prepared, and two teenagers from the Tri-State area put that principle into action earlier this month when they helped save the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest on their cross-country flight.
Daniel's Law Task Force meets, moves closer to issuing recommendations
The Daniel’s Law Task Force met virtually Wednesday as New York continues to explore reducing police involvement in mental health-related calls. The program stems from proposed legislation known as Daniel's Law, named for Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 of asphyxiation while in Rochester police custody during a mental health incident.
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
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