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DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Revolutionary App Helps New York Patients Restore Their Hearing
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Chris Ellis, Founder of AudioCardio. AudioCardio is a clinically-proven sound therapy that maintains and restores hearing. A Stanford study showed 78% of participants had a positive change in hearing within 3 weeks. Chris and I discuss what Hudson Valley residents need to do preventatively for noise pollution, and how AudioCardio works simply via phone app.
New York Mills church hosts flea market, Polish Festival
NEW YORK MILLS — The public is invited to three days of family fun, rain or shine, from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4 at Sacred Heart — St. Mary Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, located at 201 Main St. The annual flea market and basket raffle is...
SCORES 7-29-24: Diamond Dawgs dominate Outlaws to advance to PGCBL East Division semifinals // 10 teams whittled down to five in first round of Utica Lady Knicks Premier League playoffs
(3) MV Diamond Dawgs 12, (6) Oneonta Outlaws 2 (8 inn.)**. NYS Senior Division Tournament - Double Elimination. (2) Snyder Landscaping 69, (9) Notre Dame Schools 32**. (6) Earl Savery Bairdians 53, (5) Gates Cole Insurance 46. ** - Game highlights included in attached video. If you would like your...
Utica Fire Department Ambulance Among Busiest in the Nation
UTICA, N.Y. -- On average last year, Utica Fire Ambulance 1 left Station 7 in Oneida Square, 16 times every day. That totals out to 6,071 calls according to a survey done by Firehouse Magazine. The survey ranked the unit as the nation's seventh-busiest fire department-based ambulance. Despite Utica being...
Accused of hitting another woman with car, Utica woman charged
UTICA — A Utica woman is accused of intentionally hitting another woman with her car on Floyd Street early Sunday morning, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Nichole Slattery, 28, drove to another woman's home on Floyd Street at about 6 a.m. and started honking the horn to get her to come out and fight. Police said the victim confronted Slattery in the roadway, at which point Slattery drove forward and hit the other woman with her vehicle, causing the victim to fall onto the hood and roll off.
Nurse Assaulted at Grand Nursing Home, UPD Arrests Resident
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Police Department officers were called to the Grand nursing facility last Saturday regarding an assault on a nursing staff member by a resident. The incident took place on July 27 at approximately 11:45 in the morning. When officers arrived on the scene, they were "met with...
Central New York Teen Crowned One of Hormel Foods’ 2024 Food Heroes
A Central New York teen's dream to wipe out student lunch debt has earned her recognition on a national scale. Hormel Foods has named Emma Falkenmeyer, a recent graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School, one if its 10 Under 20 Food Heroes of 2024. Falkenmeyer, 18, created the initiative School Lunch...
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
New Rules For New York State Schools To Stop ‘Unintended Trauma’
The New York State Department of Education announced new rules for schools to stop "unintended trauma." State officials are changing rules for school shooting drills. New York State Safe Schools Task Force Reconvenes After Sandy Hook Shooting. New York State Safe Schools Task Force was reconvened in 2013, following the...
R.I.P. Kim Johnson: ‘Survivor: Africa’ Finalist Passed Away At 79
Kim Johnson, the New York teacher who became the oldest female finalist in Survivor history in 2001, has passed away at the age of 79. Johnson’s children, Wendy, Teddy, and Kerry, confirmed the news with a statement to Entertainment Weekly. “Our mom leaves a legacy of strength, resilience, kindness and generosity. She wore her rose-colored glasses right up until the end. She was the coolest mom and grandmother in the world. We will miss her forever,” they said. The retired school teacher reportedly passed away after a long battle against cancer. R.I.P. Chino XL: Rapper And ‘Alex & Emma’ Actor Dead At 50 Johnson...
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