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Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
Air Quality Health Alert: Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Set to Hit Upper Hudson Valley
Air Quality Index May Reach ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’. An Air Quality Health Advisory for Fine Particulate Matter has been issued for the Upper Hudson Valley and Adirondack regions, effective Friday, August 16, until midnight. This advisory is prompted by smoke from Canadian wildfires, which is expected to elevate Air Quality Index (AQI) levels to ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’
Democrats and Republicans target New York in battle for control of House
Market Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, along the Hudson River and steps away from a train station used by New York City commuters, is home to a 19th-century theater, a post office and convention center. It's a short walk to the progressive bastion of Vassar College and a short drive from the presidential library of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. In this unusual election year, it's also where a critical congressional race is playing out, the battle for New York's 18th Congressional District, which is at the epicenter of the fight for control of the House of Representatives. With a perilously narrow majority, Republicans...
Trump owes more than $100 million from New York legal troubles
New financial reports reveal former President Donald Trump still owes millions from his legal troubles in New York. His latest financial disclosure report released Thursday revealed he owes $100 million in liabilities from his settlement with journalist E. Jean Carroll and his New York civil fraud case. This disclosure is the first peek into the […]
Destiny USA facing foreclosure after missing loan deadline, rating agency reports
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Destiny USA could face foreclosure after the giant Syracuse shopping mall failed to obtain a one-year extension on more than $430 million in overdue mortgage loans. Kroll Bond Rating Agency reported Tuesday that Destiny could not make a required $38.9 million payment this summer to lower the...
3-day EDM music festival returning to Homer
HOMER, NY (WIVT/WBGH) — Over 30 electronic musicians and multiple visual artists are coming together in Homer for an electric weekend of music. The Northeast Electro-Music Festival (NEEM) is back for the 2024 rendition of music celebration. From Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, NEEM will be housed at the Center for the Arts […]
Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’
Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer predicted that Judge Juan Merchan will sentence Donald Trump to prison if he does not throw out his guilty ruling. The post Fox’s Ari Fleischer Predicts Judge Merchan Will Sentence Trump to Prison If He Doesn’t Throw Out Guilty Ruling: ‘It Will Backfire’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Oswego County scarecrow contest at the Family Fall Festival
SANDY CREEK, N.Y. — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oswego County is now accepting registrations for a Scarecrow Contest to be held during the Agriculture Society of Oswego County's Family Fall Festival, taking place at the Oswego County Fairgrounds in Sandy Creek, NY. The contest will run from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th until 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 6th. Entries will be set up between 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4th. Awards will be announced at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th.
Local High School Marching Band Showcase
The New Hartford High School marching band held its annual community performance last night. Local High School Marching Bands Take Part in Community Performance. Local high school marching bands from Oneida County showcased their talents during Thursday night's annual community performance.
38 Bridges in Herkimer and Oneida Counties Deemed in Poor Condition by New York State
One of the biggest issues plaguing our nation as a whole is an aging and deteriorating infrastructure. That includes roads, tunnels and bridges. Here in New York State there are several locally owned bridges that have recently been deemed in poor condition by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office in a recent report.
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
Massive Listeria in Food Making People Sick in New York State
There is a big outbreak of of a disease that is making people really sick in New York State. Another case has been confirmed in New York State this week. Listeriosis is a serious disease that, according to the New York State Department of Health, is an infection that people can get when food has a certain bacteria in it.
Hurricane Debby Remnants Flood North Country
Clean-up is underway to repair damage from the flash flooding triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, flooding that brought Governor Kathy Hochul to the North Country this week to thank volunteer firefighters and first responders who helped a NYS Swift Water Rescue Team save a family from a flooded campground in Canton.
New York Health Officials Worried About Lead In Children’s Blood
Health officials from the Hudson Valley are warning residents about the dangers of lead poisoning, which can cause serious health issues for children. The Putnam County Health Department is currently monitoring lead levels in the blood of children. Health Department Warns Residents About the Dangers of Lead Poisoning. “Lead is...
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