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CVS Stores Will Close More Stores in New York State
More CVS Stores in New York State are set to close. The chain had already closed a ton of stores in the past few years. In fact, they announced that it will close 900 stores eventually. They made that announcement in 2021. In Western New York, they just closed a location in North Tonawanda and announced the Hamburg location is next to close.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Major Car Recalls Impact Over Half a Million People Including New Yorkers
Ford F-150 The first of the recent recalls that was issued was for arguably the most popular vehicle out of all of the vehicles that Ford produces, that vehicle being the Ford F-150. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, the recall was for an issue with the vehicles transmission.
Two “Big Money” Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In New York
It was another lucky lottery night in New York State on Wednesday. The New York State Lottery announced that two "Big Money" winning tickets were sold from Wednesday's Powerball drawing in New York State. Each one of those tickets matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball...
What Should Fans Expect For The 2024 Racing Season?
It is finally here and back again as the 2024 Saratoga racing season is upon us. For the first time ever it is following the Belmont Stakes which happened just a month ago. The buzz is in the air at the Spa and it will be yet another awesome racing season. 40 days of lots of betting, great horse racing, and most of all electric atmosphere. Below is my quick take in this as seen in The Times Union:
A Third Tornado Touched Down In Western New York
The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed on Thursday that a third tornado did touchdown in Western New York on Wednesday. READ MORE: REMEMBER WHEN 6 TORNADOS TOUCHED DOWN IN NEW YORK STATE IN JUST ONE WEEK?. The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado did touch down in...
‘X’ Users Share Shocking Footage of Severe Weather in Upstate New York
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have been been impacting the United States for days now, and Upstate New York residents are among the thousands, if not millions, to feel the storm's wrath. The hurricane, a Category 5, was the second named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the...
The Amazing Statues and Monuments of Upstate’s North Country!
There is endless fascinating history that has come out of Upstate New York. And much of that history remains for us to see in monuments, statues and memorials dedicated to important people and historic moments. This gallery looks at a selection of these in the North Country of Upstate New York.
Will There Be a Military Flyover for the Boilermaker After Party?
One of the big questions every year is whether or not we will look up to the skies during the Boilermaker post race party and see the thoroughly impressive fighter jets or helicopters. The answer this year is yes and it is sure to be one hell of a show.
America’s Top 2 Wealthiest Suburbs Are Located in New York
Turns out America's wealthiest don't live in California, they live in the Empire State if this new study listing America's "wealthiest" suburbs is to be believed. You would think that New York's high cost of living would have driven out our wealthiest residents, but it turns out we aren't hemorrhaging nearly as many millionaires as originally thought.
Over 140 Cases of Potentially Deadly Disease Confirmed in New York
Health officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disease that's infected nearly 150 New Yorkers since the start of the year. The New York Department of Health is keeping track of an unprecedented jump in several diseases in the state. So far this year, health officials confirmed cases...
Public Health Alert- Illegally Imported Meat Products Found In New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products across New York. These meats were illegally imported from the Philippines. The Philippines is a country not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. FSIS is continuing to investigate how these products entered the country.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Sylvan Beach Pirate’s Weekend 2024
You don't want to miss the 2024 Sylvan Beach Pirate’s Weekend. Here's a full schedule of events. Pirate's Weekend is happening from Thursday, July 18th to Sunday, July 21st. Pirate’s Weekend has all your favorites like the famous Pirate pub crawl, beach treasure hunts, craft and vendor fair, live music, bonfire, and Landshark recovery specials.
Massive Flooding Leaves Upstate New York Town Under Water
What a weather day! New York experienced everything from tornadoes to massive flooding. Remnants of Hurricane Beryl really did a number on the Empire State. Severe thunderstorms dumped so much rain in Upstate New York, one town was left under several inches of water. Destruction in Lowville. Nearly 10 inches...
Drone Shows Destruction Tornado Leaves Behind in Forestport New York
Mother Nature had quite a destructive day in New York. Hours after two tornadoes touched down in the Buffalo area another carved a path through Forestport. Radar showed the twister touching down around 6 PM. Forestport Volunteer Firefighter Shelly Privett says the tornado brought down a 300-500 foot wide swatch of trees on Kincaid and Horton roads that run parallel to each other.
Watch 2 Destructive Tornadoes Tear Path Through Western New York
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl really left a mark in New York. Several tornadoes touched down across the state. The National Weather Service confirmed two twisters in Western New York, an area known more for snowstorms, not tornadoes. 110 MPH in Arkwright. The first was an EF-1 tornado with estimated...
Increase in City Bear Sightings – 5 Things to Do to Keep them Away
There seems to have been an increase in bear sightings throughout the Mohawk Valley in local metro areas, is alarming local residents and conservation officials. Recently there have been bear sightings in New Hartford, Herkimer, Ilion and Utica - an accordance that used to happen maybe only once or twice a year. Now, bear sightings in residential areas seem to have increased for some reason, and the Department of Conservation warns people to stay away if you see a bear, especially if it's a bear cub.
Rome PD Asking for Help As “Rolling the Eyes” Mugshot Woman is Wanted by Police
Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers and the Rome City Police Department are asking for people to share information on the whereabouts of this week's Wanted Person of the Week, who gave police a rather "rolling of the eyes" sarcastic look for her mugshot. According to Detective Shane Riolo of the Rome...
Longtime Runner Now Competing in Boilermaker SIRTIN Wheelchair Challenge
One of the highlights of Boilermaker Sunday every year is the 15k Wheelchair Race. Each year the race sees a new face ready to take the challenge and compete not only for personal gains, but for a chance to win something truly special. The 2024 Wheelchair Challenger is an inspirational...
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