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Police & Fire
Body Found On I-90 By DOT Employees In Capital Region: Police
New York State Department of Transportation employees made a horrifying discovery while working near I-90 in Rensseleaer, prompting a police investigation. The employees found a body at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, near the Patroon Island Bridge near the eastbound lane in Rensselaer, said Trooper Jennifer Alvarez. The right lane was closed for approximately 1.5 hours for investigation purposes and has since been reopened. The investigation is ongoing. There is no perceived public threat at this time.
News
Trump Vows 'Hell To Pay' If Israeli Hostages Aren't Released In Wake Of NY Native's Death
President-elect Donald Trump vowed swift vengeance if the hostages taken during the Hamas-led attack on Israel aren’t released soon. In a post on Truth Social Monday, Dec. 2, Trump said there would be “ALL HELL TO PAY” in the Middle East for those behind that Oct. 7, 2023 attack unless all hostages were released before his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. “Everybody is talking about the hostages who are being held so violently, inhumanely, and against the will of the entire World, in the Middle East - But it’s all talk, and no action!” Trump said. “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent th…
Police & Fire
Suspended Driver Kills Woman, 20, In Thanksgiving Crash On Route 295: Police
A Massachusetts woman was killed in a crash in a vehicle operated by a man with a suspended license on Route 295 in the Capital Region on Thanksgiving, authorities said. Shawn A. Barnwell, 25, of the Bronx, NY, lost control of the vehicle in slippery conditions, causing the vehicle to overturn and leave the roadway in Columbia County in Canaan, on Thursday evening, Nov. 28, Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. The vehicle then left the roadway before striking a utility pole, killing the backseat passenger, Sierra Tassone, 20, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who was ejecte…
Business
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News
Time Running Out For New Yorkers To Meet Crucial
Real
ID Deadline
Time is winding down for New Yorkers to get their federally compliant REAL ID or Enhanced ID/driver's license ahead of a crucial deadline. Starting Wednesday, May 7, 2025, standard driver’s licenses or non-driver IDs will no longer be accepted for boarding domestic flights or entering certain federal facilities. To comply with new federal regulations, residents must obtain a REAL ID or Enhanced ID, both of which are available at the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices. A REAL ID, which meets the federal standard, can be used for domestic flights and accessing fe…
Lifestyle
New Licensed Pot Dispensary Opens In Region
A new pot shop is set to elevate the cannabis retail experience in a town in the region as its first state-licensed recreational dispensary. The new store, Dutchess Roots, located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 25, at 2615 South Road. The dispensary is nestled behind Buff City Soap and opposite The Yoga House, with plans to open its doors in Spring 2025. Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards expressed enthusiasm for the new venture and stressed the town's commitment to regulated and safe cannabis sales. Officials said Dutchess Roots aims to integrate into the co…
News
Congestion Pricing Plan Set To Start In NYC: Here's When, Where, What It Costs
Driving into New York City and heading south of midtown Manhattan? You'll be paying for it. New York City’s congestion pricing plan, set to begin on Friday, Jan. 5, aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and fund crucial public transit upgrades. Vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street will incur a toll, with rates starting at $9 per day. The Federal Highway Administration approved the program last month. However, lawsuits could potentially stop the planned rollout. The toll is aimed at reducing gridlock and enhancing traffic flow in the Central Business Distr…
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley Woman Stole $4,800 Check From Victim, Cashed It: Police
A 21-year-old woman from the region faces charges of grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument for allegedly stealing and cashing a check. Dutchess County resident Zaniyah V. Clark of Poughkeepsie was taken into custody on Monday, Dec. 2, by the town of Lloyd Police under an arrest warrant charging her with grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument, said Lloyd Police Chief James Janso. Clark is accused of possessing and cashing a forged check for $4,800 at the Hudson Valley Credit Union in Highland. Following her arrest, she was trans…
Weather
Snowfall Projections, Timing Updated For Quick-Moving System Packed With Gusty Winds
A quick-moving Alberta Clipper system will bring the first widespread snowfall of the season to much of the region. The time frame for the storm is Wednesday night, Dec. 4 into late Thursday morning, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. At the outset of the system, snow showers will occur throughout the region, and areas where the temperature stays at or below the freezing mark overnight could see up to half a foot of accumulation. In areas where the temperature stays around the mid-30s, there will be a mix of rain, sleet, and snow. Some locations farthest north and we…
Weather
Here's How Many Major Hurricanes Hit During 2024 Atlantic Season
It's a wrap. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday, Nov. 30, with above-average activity in terms of the number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes. In total, there were: 18 named storms 11 hurricanes 5 major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher) This season was about 34 percent above the long-term average for Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE), which measures the strength and duration of tropical storms and hurricanes. Below is a summary of the season’s named storms, with the 5 Cat 3 or higher hurricanes in bold: Tropical Storm Alberto (June 19-2…
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Monday, Dec. 2 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $224M Jackpot
The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Dec. 2 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $224 million with a $106 million cash option after a player in Georgia recently won the jackpot and reset the prize pool. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 03--09-26-61-67 with a Powerball of 13 and the Power Play was 2X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus …
Weather
New Snowmaking Storm On Tap After Alberta Clipper Sweeps Through Northeast: Projected Timing
A snowmaking Alberta Clipper system that will sweep across the Northeast in just days could be followed by a more significant storm next week. Forecast models have the storm on track for early next t week, with the current window from Monday, Dec. 9 to Wednesday, Dec. 11. "Options for the storm as it nears the coast range from it evolving into a potent Nor'easter with significant travel disruptions to a weaker storm that simply races out to sea with minimal travel problems," according to AccuWeather. See the first image above to see the two possible track scenarios. "There continues…
Business
NYers To Receive Cut Of $4.8M Settlement With SmileDirectClub Over Improper Billing
Thousands of New Yorkers will benefit from a $4.8 million settlement with the now-defunct SmileDirectClub over improper billing practices. The former Nashville, Tennessee-based teledentistry company agreed to the move after it continued to charge more than 28,000 consumers despite filing for bankruptcy and stopping services in September 2023. Multiple complaints were filed with the New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) after consumers were told to keep making monthly installment payments despite no longer receiving aligner treatment. In December 2023, OAG sent a cease-and-de…
Business
Hearst Lays Off Around 200 Employees From Magazine Division, With Most Jobs In NY
Hearst Magazines has just fired around 200 employees, most of whom were assigned to the company's midtown Manhattan headquarters, according to multiple reports. Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Popular Mechanics, Town & Country, and Harper's Bazaar are among the titles the division of Hearts Communications publishes. Affected employees were notified in a private meeting days before Thanksgiving, according to New York Magazine. Some of the Hearst publications :were already run by a skeleton crew" after years of downsizing, the report in New York said.
Obituaries
NY 17-Year-Old Who Died During Hockey Game Was 'Beacon Of Sportsmanship, Leadership'
The Long Island hockey community is mourning the loss of a rising young star who collapsed and died during a charity game over Thanksgiving weekend. Connor Kasin, age 17, lost consciousness at around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, during an intermission at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Kasin, a senior defenseman at Massapequa High School, was given CPR by bystanders and, later, Nassau County Police medics. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. Earlier Report: ID Released For Massapequa HS Senior Who Died…
News
Israeli-American Citizen From NY, Thought Taken Hostage, Confirmed Killed In Oct. 7 Attack
More than a year of agonizing uncertainty has come to a tragic end for the family of a New York native thought to have been taken hostage during the Hamas-led attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Omer Neutra, from Long Island’s Plainview, was killed during the attacks that claimed the lives of another 1,200 men, women, and children, the Israeli government confirmed Monday, Dec. 2. The 21-year-old moved to Israel when he was 18 to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during a gap year, his parents Orna and Ronen said in a video shared by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). …
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Lottery Player Strikes Gold With $500,000 Pick 10 Win
The New York Lottery announced that a lucky player in the region has hit the jackpot, winning a top prize of $500,000 in the Sunday, Dec. 1 PICK 10 game. The winning ticket was purchased in Orange County at the Smokes 4 Less store at 59 North Plank Road in Newburgh. This fortunate win comes from the daily PICK 10 lottery game, where players choose ten numbers from a selection ranging from 1 to 80. The winner correctly chose 10 numbers out of 20 that were drawn to win the top prize. The winning numbers were: Winning numbers were: 01-02-03-04-06-10-11-13-18-20-27-28-29-30-35-…
Police & Fire
Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires
A 28-year-old man from the region was killed when his car became entangled in downed electrical wires. The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Friday, Nov. 22, at about 6:20 am, in the town of Callicoon. According to Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, deputies at the scene found a gray 2015 Chrysler 300, which had approached a downed tree across the roadway and then attempted to turn around. While making a U-turn, the vehicle became entangled in electrical wires connected to a nearby utility pole. The driver exited the car and was electrocuted when his fo…
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Stealing Thousands From Target In Capital Region: Police
State Police in the region apprehended a man and a woman on charges of grand larceny and conspiracy following a theft at a Target store. The incident occurred in Saratoga County on Friday, Nov. 22, at the Target in Clifton Park. Trooper Stephanie O'Neil of the New York State Police reported that troopers responded to a theft incident at the Target store in Clifton Park. They discovered Saratoga County resident Devon C. Allen, age 29, of Ballston, and Brenna M. Wood, age 27, a resident of Cohoes in Albany County, in the parking lot. The two individuals were allegedly found in p…
Police & Fire
Duo On Loose After Stealing Truck, Ramming Cruiser In Capital Region: Police
The New York State Police are searching for two men on foot in the region who allegedly stole a truck and rammed a trooper's cruiser. The accident occurred on the Columbia and Rensselaer county lines near Route 20 and Route 66 in the hamlet of Brainard in the Village of East Nassau. According to State Police, the two men allegedly stole the truck and then rammed a troop car while a trooper was getting into the vehicle. The second suspect, not pictured in the photo above, is described as a white man in dark clothing. There is no word on whether the trooper was injured. If you …
Lifestyle
Big Change Set For Christmas TV Classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' This Week
The iconic Christmas TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" will return to its originating network for the first time in a half-century after its debut 60 years ago. On Dec. 6, 1964, the Rankin-Bass Animated Entertainment hour-long claymation special debuted on NBC. But after a 10-year run, CBS acquired rights. Now, NBC has reacquired the rights, and will broadcast the nostalgic show exactly 60 years after its initial airing -- at 8 p.m. Eastern time this Friday, Dec. 6. The show is narrated by Burl Ives as Sam the Snowman. The storyline begins when Donner, the lead reindeer fo…
Weather
Here's Projected Snowfall Totals, Timing For System On Track For This Week
A quick-moving storm on track for this week will bring accumulating snowfall to much of the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Significant Storm Could Be Coming After Snowmaking System This Week: Here's Projected Timing According to the National Weather Service, the Alberta Clipper system's time frame is Wednesday night, Dec. 4, to Thursday, Dec. 5. After forming in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday, Dec. 1, it will travel near Lake Superior from Monday, Dec. 2 to Tuesday, Dec. 3 before pivoting east, AccuWeather says. In locations in the lightest shade of blue in the&nb…
Sports
Rare Brawls Break Out In College, NFL Games In Fight-Filled Football Weekend
It's been a fight-filled weekend in the football world, including a rare brawl in a collegiate contest. It started on Saturday, Nov. 30, when Michigan upset archrival and No. 2-ranked Ohio State, 13-10, in the Buckeyes' home stadium. Though the defending national champs, Michigan was having a disappointing season and entered the game at 6-5. After securing the win -- its fourth straight against Ohio State -- a Wolverines player attempted to plant a Michigan flag at the 50-yard line. An Ohio State player pulled the flag away, and things turned ugly. Dozens of players began pushing, a…
Obituaries
ID Released For NY HS Senior Who Died During Hockey Game
The identity has been released of a hockey player who died after losing consciousness during a hockey game on Long Island overnight. Click here for a new, updated story: Long Island 17-Year-Old Who Died During Hockey Game Was 'Beacon Of Sportsmanship, Leadership' The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Connor Kasin, a senior defenseman at Massapequa High School, collapsed during an intermission of a hockey game, prompting bystanders to begin CPR. Nassau Count…
Politics
Trump Taps NY Native Kash Patel, Extreme Loyalist As FBI Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced that 44-year-old loyalist and New York native Kashyap “Kash” Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Trump described Patel as a "brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter, in an announcement shared to social media on Sunday, Dec. 1. He praised Patel’s career of “exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting the American people.” "He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax, standing as an advocate for truth, accountability, and the Constitution," Trump sai…
News
Boy Dies After Losing Consciousness During Hockey Game In NY
A teenager died after losing consciousness on the ice at a Long Island skating center, according to police. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Massapequa HS Senior Who Died During Hockey Game In Bethpage The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. The 17-year-old boy collapsed during an intermission of a hockey game, prompting bystanders to begin CPR. Nassau County Police medics and officers arrived shortly after and continued attempted-life-saving …
News
21-Year-Old From Region Scheduled To Be Released From Prison Now Held On Rape Charge
A man from the region who was due to be released from prison on an unrelated charge is now being held after being accused of raping a young girl. In early September, the Ulster County Sheriff's Office Corrections Intelligence Unit discovered that an incarcerated man at the Ulster County Jail had been electronically communicating with a 14-year-old girl who did not appear to have a familial connection to him. The individual was quickly identified as Ronald L. Burris III, age 21, of Saugerties, who was an inmate in the jail on an unrelated charge at the time of disco…
Weather
Separate Snowmaking Storms Could Mark December's Opening Weeks: Long-Range Outlook
The arrival of an Arctic blast of cold air could be followed by separate snowmaking storms during the first two weeks of December. Tuesday, Dec. 3, will mark the start of a string of days in which Alberta Clipper systems with fast-falling snowfall are possible in these areas shown in pink and blue in the image above from AccuWeather. According to current forecast models, the highest likelihood for snowfall in the Northeast is overnight Wednesday, Dec. 4 into Thursday, Dec. 5, according to the National Weather Service. Areas farther south will likely see mainly snow showers but accumul…
Politics
'Oh Bobby': RFK Jr. Goes Full Monty In Shower Video While Wife Hawks Candles
Robert Kennedy Jr. has nothing to hide — or at least he wasn’t willing to hide anything — as he got naked and took a shower while his wife filmed a video for her new line of candles. Actress Cheryl Hines posted the video to her Instagram Reels with the caption, "Oh Bobby." She was promoting Black Friday discounts on her new MAHA ("Make America Healthy Again") products for her lifestyle brand Hines+Young. Cheryl Hines posts video of RFK Jr in the shower to promote her line of “MAHA” branded candles, body sprays, and creams. pic.twitter.com/jd4DwQFOmL — PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) Nove…
Business
Recall Issued For Ready-To-Eat Produce Sold In NY Stores Over Potential Listeria Contamination
Ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable products sold in the parts of the Northeast are being recalled. Connecticut-based Gracie’s Kitchens Inc., located in New Haven, has issued the recall due to potential contamination with Listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious health risks, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall involves products manufactured between Monday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 13, and sold under the Gracie’s Kitchens, King Kullen, and Wild By Nature brands. The products were distributed to grocery stores in New York and Connecticut. Items …
Lifestyle
Look Who's Back: Upstate NY Native Chevy Chase To Star In New Holiday Movie
If you celebrate the holiday season by rewatching "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," be on the lookout for a new film set to reunite Hudson Valley native and longtime Northern Westchester resident Chevy Chase and his former co-star Randy Quaid. The 81-year-old Chase, who lives in Bedford with his wife, Jayni, makes an appearance in "The Christmas Letter," which was released on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and is the first movie to feature the Saturday Night Live alum and Quaid in almost 30 years. The film, directed by Tori Hunter, tells the story of unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels…
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