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Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
Man Arrested Outside New York State Fair With AR-15
A North Carolina man was arrested with an assault weapon outside of the New York State Fair. A 34-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested outside of the New York State Fair on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Curtis D. Young was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, a 3rd degree class “D” felony. New York State Troopers observed Young acting suspiciously after exiting his truck on the exit ramp from I-690 at State Fair Boulevard. During an interview with State Police, he admitted that he had an AR-15 and a 30-round magazine inside of his truck.
NY weather: Look for pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Suffolk County Monday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:08 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Suffolk County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are foreseen. "At 6:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Stony Brook, moving south at...
Wanted By New York State Police, Do You Know This Person?
New York State Police are asking the public for any information regarding the identity of an individual suspected of burglary from earlier this month. The picture below doesn't offer a lot of information but perhaps you will see something that you recognize. Scroll down to see more information regarding this...
Vehicles for Vision Car Show Raises Funds For CABVI
UTICA, N.Y. -- Vehicles for Vision held their annual car show Sunday, to raise money for the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The show, presented by Village Motors Auto Sales, raises money to help support CABVI’s Vehicles for Vision Program. In addition to the community car...
'It wouldn't be fair': Controversy brewing over New York State equal rights amendment
AMHERST, NY (WKBW) — Controversy is brewing over an amendment to the New York State’s constitution that will be on your ballot this November. The state constitution currently bans discrimination based on race, color, creed, or religion. The Equal Rights amendment known as, Proposition One, would expand that to more than a dozen other types of discrimination, including age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Concerns arise over New York’s timeline for school districts to fully transition to electric bus fleets
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Next week, kids across the region will be heading back to school. While most of them will be getting picked up by a traditional diesel-powered yellow school bus, some may have a quieter ride. While most local districts still don’t have a single electric school bus,...
NY weather: Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Suffolk County Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:48 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Suffolk County. Brace for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of...
Weather’s role in nation-wide blood shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — According to the American Red Cross, blood inventory dropped 25% in July. In response, the organization declared an emergency blood shortage, but officials emphasized that it’s not unusual for this time of year. “We anticipate that in the summer months, especially here in the Northeast where summer is short, and a […]
Pa. tops list of states in gaming tax revenues for 2023
Pennsylvania’s total gaming-specific tax revenues from casinos top every other state in the nation, because of the commonwealth’s relatively large market and high tax rates on gambling, according to American Gaming Associations’ annual report. AGA data for 2023 puts Pennsylvania at $2.3 billion in casino tax revenue,...
Second phase of Adirondack Rail Trail completed
ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of construction and the ahead-of-schedule opening of the second phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail from Saranac Lake to Floodwood Road. In addition, New York State recently awarded the contract for rail trail construction from Floodwood Road to Tupper Lake and...
Ticketing system glitch leads to free entry for some at New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Some New York State Fair-goers got in for free on Saturday following issues with the fair’s ticketing system. News10NBC’s Syracuse affiliate reports the ticketing system operated by Etix suffered a nationwide outage. Gate attendants had to verify tickets. People in line to buy a...
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. As a father of four kids, under eight...
Officials urge vaccination for mosquito-borne virus in some NY regions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
NY State Fair forecast for Day 7: Sunny skies could turn rainy by nightfall
Geddes, N.Y. —It’s looking to be a sunny and hot day Tuesday at the New York State Fair, but cooler temperatures are expected to roll in later in the night. Temperatures will hit a high of around 89 degrees Tuesday, with light wind, according to the National Weather Service.
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