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Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the projects. The funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Law. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities. This financial assistance...
Art Center holds opening reception for regional art show
The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts returned to the “All Art” Regional Exhibition for this fall and had its opening reception on Saturday night. Juror Ann Larsen stated, “This is the first show I’ve ever juried down here. My husband juried the photography show awhile back and he was telling me how wonderful it was and he suggested to Bob Buck that I might be a good juror.”
Last to First: Matt Sheppard Drives from 17th to Utica-Rome Speedway Victory
VERNON, NY – Last to first. After sustaining significant suspension damage in his heat race, Matt Sheppard drove from the last starting position to win his 10th 3 Bastards Brewing Modified feature of 2024 at Utica-Rome Speedway. A field of 131 race cars checked into the Home of Heroes...
Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck
Home plate umpire Nick Mahrley was carted off the field after a scary incident during Sunday’s New York Yankees-Colorado Rockies game which saw him take a broken bat to the neck. During the bottom of the fifth inning, Giancarlo Stanton’s bat broke when he swung at an inside pitch and dropped a single to the... The post Umpire Nick Mahrley carted off after taking broken bat to neck appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York State Dad's 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year.
AAA: Gas prices are down across the region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35 on Monday, August 26, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.82. The New York State average is $3.50, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.
New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
Key Parts Of $4 Billion Cuomo Bridge In New York Not Durable, Lawsuit
Top New York State officials are fighting to "guarantee the toll payers get what they paid for." The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is now filing a lawsuit against the company that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Thruway Authority Files Lawsuit Regarding Cuomo Bridge.
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
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.
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.
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. “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. […]
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
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...
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