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Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum Invites Long Islanders to Embrace the Importance of Honeybees
On Sunday, August 25, Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum hosted its 6th Annual Honey Bee Experience, an event created to educate the community about the essential role of honey bees in our environment. The free event offered attendees, of all ages, a unique opportunity to observe these fascinating yet endangered insects up close, in a safe and engaging setting—a perfect addition to any summer bucket list.
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Storms could bring heavy downpours and strong winds to NY, NJ
NEW YORK (PIX11) – High pressure will move offshore into the Atlantic as a weak front will move through the region later this afternoon. We can expect partly sunny skies this morning with showers and thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some of these storms may contain, strong winds and heavy downpours. The high will be 86 in the city and mid to upper-80s in the suburbs.
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. About 388,000 people have visited the Fair so far this year, as...
Hochul Attends Pre-Shabbat Reception
Rabbi Marc Schneier welcomed New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul to the Hamptons Synagogue in Westhampton Beach for her annual visit, marked by a pre-Shabbat cocktail reception. Dan’s Papers President, Victoria Schneps, presented the governor a “Vicki” statuette for the Powerful Women on the East End Award.
Southeastern New York: Urgent Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect – High Winds Expected
White Plains, NY – The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Southeastern New York, including White Plains, effective until 7 PM today. Residents should brace for possible damaging winds and hail, with conditions expected to worsen throughout the afternoon. The NWS advises that all outdoor...
Special needs students host Olympic games
The Bethpage High School gymnasium buzzed with energy and excitement on Aug. 15 as students from all grade levels gathered for the Extended School Year Olympics. Extended School Year programs are designed for students who, due to their disabilities, are given a structured learning environment year-round. The Extended School Year...
Queens BP Says ‘Yes’ to Adams Zoning Plan, But ‘No’ to Ending Costly Parking Mandates
He's parked the mayor into a corner. The borough president of Queens says he's all in on creating more housing, but he won't support Mayor Adams's call to eliminate a requirement for developers to build costly parking citywide, claiming it would fail to create more housing in areas that have produced little under the current rules.
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...
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.
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...
New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The head of the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) says that they don’t plan to finish reviewing 2023 applications for those wanting to enter the recreational marijuana market until sometime in 2025. Felicia Reid, acting director of the OCM, told Spectrum News 1 that there are still 600 applications pending for marijuana retailers … Continue reading The post New York Office of Cannabis Management Acting Director Says They Won’t Process 2023 Marijuana Applications Until 2025 appeared first on The Marijuana Herald.
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