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More than 80,000 come out to NYS Fair for Day 4's picture-perfect weather
Geddes, N.Y. -- Saturday’s beautiful late-summer weather helped draw out 83,240 to Day 4 of the New York State Fair, pushing the overall attendance numbers to more than 200,000, according to fair officials. The crowds backed up Interstate 690 and filled up some of the fair’s key parking lots....
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
TLC performance at the NYS Fair cancelled
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — TLC’s performance scheduled for Friday night, August 23, at 8 p.m. at the New York State Fair was cancelled. A message on the screen at Suburban Park read the show was cancelled due to T-Boz experiencing “severe illness.” Sean Farnsworth, a spokesperson for the Fair, said T-Boz was experiencing symptoms related […]
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
NYSP prepare for the first weekend of the New York State Fair traffic
GEDDES, N.Y. — The first weekend of the New York State Fair is already here, and with larger crowds expected to pass through between Saturday and Sunday — fairgoers having fun in a safe environment will be the priority for New York State Police. The state fair has...
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
Massive Utility Bill Relief Coming From New York State
There is some great news coming to families who are struggling to make ends meet. New York State is going to be helping to pay the high utility bills for those who qualify. There is a good chance that your air conditioner has been cranking this summer. The heat and humidity have been brutal and it seems as though the summer heat is going to hang on for awhile. What will the winter bring? Will it be colder than most?
Wood Stove And Fireplace Ban For New York State?
As we wait for the fall to arrive, there are some asking "is New York State going to ban Fireplaces and wood stoves this year"?. The summer heat is still pressing on and the New York State Fair is about to begin. However, the cooler air is coming and many homeowners believe the most affordable way to heat their home is with firewood.
Wimbledon Champion Henry Patten ’19 Readies for US Open
08.24.2024 | Men's Tennis ASHEVILLE, N.C. - After claiming the Men's Doubles title at Wimbledon back in July, UNC Asheville Men's Tennis alum Henry Patten '19 is ready for a return to the world stage of tennis at the upcoming US Open. The tournament runs from Aug. 26-Sept. 8 in Flushing, N.Y. at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The draws and match times will be announced tomorrow (Sunday, Aug. 25). Patten will team up with Harri Heliövaara of Finland yet again, after the duo's victory at Wimbledon. The duo is currently ranked No....
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes
Dame Dash reportedly owes New York State $8.7 million in back taxes and penalties, and the state's taxation department has filed a motion in federal court seeking those monies at the auction of his Roc-A-Fella Records share next week. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on K97.5.
Indicted Former Rep. George Santos Loses Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel For Using His Cameo Videos On Late-Night Show
Former Rep. George Santos (R-New York) lost his legal battle against Jimmy Kimmel. The former New York congressman accused the late-night host of infringing his copyright by airing videos of Santos on his show without consent. U.S. District Judge Denise Cote ruled that “the videos were used for political commentary...
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. The cash flow at the fair is low and now you know. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director.
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