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Morning Earthquake Shakes Parts of Upstate New York
A morning earthquake shook parts of Upstate New York. Did you feel it? It struck just north of the Adirondack Mountains over the Canadian border. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
Feds Warn New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Residents to Remove this from Wallets Immediately
Are you sitting at an angle with it in your back pocket?. It may be time to give your trusty friend some relief by going through it and tossing the stuff you don't need. You know, like the coupon for 5% off your next TCBY purchase. Do they even exist anymore?
Catskills man ticketed after killing rattlesnake with BB gun, skinning and eating it
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police officers (ECOs) recently ticketed a Catskills man for killing a timber rattlesnake. ECOs Doig and Osborne received an anonymous tip on July 4 that a man in Hancock had intentionally killed a timber rattlesnake. Their investigation revealed that the man had also skinned and butchered the snake with the intention of eating it.
Historic heat wave possible this week; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 90; Low: 68. Historic heat wave possible; see the 5-day forecast. THE RETURN OF K-ROCKATHON: The first K-Rockathon in six years was a family reunion for performers and attendees alike. Dreadlocks, mohawks, sleeveless shirts and tattoo sleeves had their day in the sun during this hard rock homecoming. Here’s a review and lots more photos from Saturday’s Sweet Grass K-Rockathon Reboot. (Scott Schild photo)
Western New York Forecast: Warm Today, Heavy Rain Expected Tuesday
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is set to experience a warm and dry day today, but significant weather changes are expected soon. According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, NY, high temperatures will reach up to 88°F across the region, providing sunny and pleasant conditions. However, residents...
Jamesville Beach and Gillie Lake closed due to algal blooms
Jamesville Beach located in the Town of LaFayette and Gillie Lake in the Town of Camillus are both closed for swimming due to the visual presence of an algal bloom according to the Onondaga County Health Department. Once the beaches are visually free of algae for 24 hours, water sampling...
Wynn Hospital Achieves Reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center
UTICA, N.Y. -- Wynn Hospital of Mohawk Valley Health System has announced it has received reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center. This is considered one of the highest recognitions a hospital can obtain from the National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology. "MVHS was the first healthcare organization...
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s Constitution that’s intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion.”. That’s partly because of sharp disagreements about what the so-called Equal Rights Amendment would actually...
Life Saving Service Ends After 75 Years in Central New York
75 years of saving lives is coming to an end in Central New York. North Shore Ambulance volunteer squad served Constantia, Vienna, and Cleveland, along with neighboring communities for over 7 decades. But they've gone on their last run. North Shore Ambulance Board of Directors announced the closure of their...
Massive Cash Payout For Someone In New York State?
You may be so busy this summer that you did not even realize the massive amount of cash that is available to win. New York State is part of the multi state lottery jackpots that are soaring right now. Inflation, rising prices and high interest rates may not be a...
Comparative Negligence And New York Personal Injury Cases
The success and failure of New York personal injury cases come down to attributing blame. Someone’s actions or negligence led to a cause-and-effect situation where someone got hurt. It could be a distracted driver hitting a pedestrian, a negligent company not following safety standards, or all kinds of other cases. However, these personal injury suits are rarely black and white, with one party being 100% to blame for the injuries, pain, and suffering. Many claimants will share the responsibility to some degree. So, what do courts do in this situation? How do you determine compensation? This is where comparative negligence rules come into play. In New York, this rule is structured so that it could work in the claimant’s favor.
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Meet the Sales Representative for Southwestern Advantage Going Door-to-Door
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- You may have seen a young man biking around in your neighborhood selling educational books. He is a sales representative for Southwestern Advantage. He is a college student from Poland and his summer job is here in the United States selling educational products. Franek said it has...
Family Farm Day Comes to Otsego County, New York
It's time to celebrate agribusiness! The 12th Annual Family Farm Day 2024 arrives on August 24th, and is a great way to learn about your local farms and their products. Family Farm Day is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego County and showcases agriculture related businesses in both counties while including those in Delaware County. Through the businesses hosting open houses, visitors will interact directly with farmers and learn more about what they produce.
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