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Solar Eclipse: How Bay Staters Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During Event
Ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse – dubbed the astronomy event of the decade – pet owners should also be prepared.
The total solar eclipse, slotted to occur on Monday, April 8, will follow a path of totality across just 15 states on the eastern side of the United States, including much of western and upstate New York.
Between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. that day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, blocking out all light for a few minutes for those in the zone of totality – which includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid, and Plattsburgh. Places farther away…
Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss
The largest newspaper publisher in the United States has laid off employees at newspapers across the country following a nearly $54 million quarterly loss, according to multiple news outlets.
Gannett's layoffs on Friday, Aug. 12, impacted numerous newsrooms, according to a report from Poynter. Gannett has not released information on the number of employees who were laid off, how many of its 250 newspapers were affected, or whether there will be further staffing cuts.
Gannett, which owns USA Today, reported a $53.7 million net loss in its second-quarter report.
Adrian Szkolar, a producer a…
Ex-US Marine From NY Killed In Ukraine After Joining Fight Against Russia
A Hudson Valley man has been killed fighting alongside Ukraine this week, according to CNN.
Willy Joseph Cancel, age 22, formerly of Orange County, was killed while working with a private military contracting company when he was killed on Monday, April 25, CNN reported.
Cancel, a former US Marine, and a corrections officer in Tennessee, signed up to work for the company shortly after the war broke out a the end of February, his mother, Rebecca Cabrera confirmed to CNN.
"He wanted to go over because he believed in what Ukraine was fighting for, and he wanted to be a part of it to …
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
This story has been updated.
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
W…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from a potent quick-moving storm that swept through the region were wide-ranging.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of Monday morning, Jan. 17. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 1.35 inches
Nassau County
Great Neck, 1.84 inches
Levittown, 1.63 inches
Seaford, 1.65 inches
Syosset, 1.65 inches
Wantagh, 1.59 inches
Suffolk County
Amityville, 1.60 inches
Huntington, 1.80 inches
Miller Place, 1.76 inches
Patchogue, 1.80 in…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 5.5 inches
Nassau County
East Williston, 8 inches
Elmont, 6.6 inches
Jericho, 7.1 inches
Massapequa, 7 inches
Syosset, 8.3 inches
Suffolk County
Islip Airport, 5.6 inches
Manorville, 6 i…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Entire Region, With 65 MPH Wind Gusts Possible
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the entire region.
Damaging winds with gusts of 65 miles per hour that could cause power outings are the main threat, the National Weather Service said in issuing the alert. Frequent lightning and large hail are possible.
It lasts until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas:
Long Island,
Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, and Orange counties
The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island,
Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties in Connecticut.
It last until 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, for these areas:
A…
Ice Storm Will Bring Dangerous Driving Conditions With Power Outages Likely
A major winter storm will move through the Northeast, bringing a large area of sleet, freezing rain, accumulating ice, and some light snow mixed in, leading to treacherous driving conditions with power outages likely.
The time frame for the storm is from around nightfall on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 15 into mid-morning on Tuesday, Feb. 16.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire region from 7 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
The greatest chance of widespread ice accumulation will be north and west of New York, including Orange County, where an Ice Storm Warning will be i…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
The second significant Nor'easter in the span of a week was a quick-moving system that swept through the region on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 -- unlike the earlier storm.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 4.5 inches
JFK Airport, 6.5 inches
Nassau County
East Meadow, 4 inches
Syosset, 8.5 inches
West Hempstead, 7.5 inches
Suffolk County
Commack, 8 inches
Centereach, 7 inches
Islip, 5.5 inches
Manorville, 4.5 inches
Quo…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
The major, long-lasting Nor'easter slamming the region is far from over. But most areas have seen the brunt of snowfall from the system.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 17 inches
Nassau County
Garden City, 13 inches
Syosset, 15.3 inches
West Hempstead, 14.5 inches
Suffolk County
Islip, 16 inches
Manorville, 14 inches
Smithtown, 15 inches
Westchester County
Armonk, 18.5 inches
Harrison, 24 inches
Irvington, 20…
