COVID-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M COVID-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M
Covid-19: NY To Unveil 'Vax, Scratch' Lottery Tickets With Prizes As High As $5M Feeling lucky? New Yorkers are being offered an extra incentive to go get the COVID-19 vaccine at select locations. Between Monday, May 24, and Friday, May 28, state residents who get vaccinated at 10 sites will be provided free lottery scratch-off tickets to anyone 18 and older. The tickets, sold by retailers across the state for $20 each, have a grand prize of $5 million. Anyone receiving a vaccine will be getting the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, which will not require them to return to get a second dose. Sites participating in the scratch-off lottery ticket giveaway include:…
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Andrew P. Novak was born on July 28, 1966 and died peacefully on Thursday, April 29 with his wife Clare (McMorris) by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Andy, known by many as “Noodle,” was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1984 and was employed by Verizon.  Andy lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Peekskill with Clare.  Andy’s short life was full thanks to his loyal friends and family. Andy is survived by his wife Clare of Peekskill; sister Laura Nicholson (Steve) of Syracuse and brother Matthew Novak (Ch…
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest
Hudson Valley Eatery Takes Home 'People's Choice' Award In NY State Best Burger Contest A popular Hudson Valley restaurant might not have taken home the top prize in the New York State Beef Council's best hamburger competition, but it still came out on top. Orange County staple Ben's Fresh, located in Port Jervis, was one of only four finalists in the annual contest of the best burgers in the state on Monday, May 10. After a day of cooking and showing off its Benny Burger, the eatery walked away with the "People's Choice Award" for best burger. The overall winner for the second year in a row was the burger from Ale 'n' Angus Pub in Syracuse.  Ben's burgers are a fa…
COVID-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer COVID-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer
Covid-19: 'The Fair Must Go On' - 18-Day New York State Fair To Be Held In This Summer The fair must go on! The popular, 18-day New York State Fair will be returning to Syracuse this summer after being forced to take a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though certain restrictions will be put in place, the State Fair is scheduled to make its return to the Fairgrounds from Friday, Aug. 20 through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. “To modify a popular phrase, the fair must go on,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26 in Syracuse. “The State Fair is special. It’s special to all New Yorkers. 
“We’ve invested a lot of money into the fair for many…
COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY
Covid-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY With the supply of the COVID-19 vaccines beginning to outweigh the demand in New York, mass vaccination sites are now accepting walk-in appointments for all adults across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of Thursday, April 29, the state’s 16 mass vaccination sites will be accepting walk-ins for all residents 16 and older. “With COVID, we're at a little bit of a point of transition,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 conference earlier this week in Johnson City. “We’ve been doing great with the vaccinations at distribution sites across the state, but we’re seeing a reductio…
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021
Cuomo Issues New Denial Of Harassment Allegations In His First In-Person Q&A With Press Of 2021 New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo vehemently denied any wrongdoing when probed about sexual harassment allegations from reporters after taking questions from the media in person for the first time since late last year. Earlier story - Cuomo's Ban On Reporters At Public Events Sparks Backlash, Concerns Over Freedom Of Press On Monday, April 26, during a COVID-19 briefing in Syracuse, the first question from reporters directed at Cuomo regarded the allegations that have been made against him, which Cuomo flatly denied repeatedly. “No,” he said when asked if he had a comment on the matter. “That’s w…
COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy COVID-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy
Covid-19: NY Gyms, Casinos, Stadiums, Offices Can Increase Occupancy With New York continuing to show signs of recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, additional restrictions placed on certain businesses and industries are being lifted. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26 in Syracuse, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that stadiums, offices, casinos, gyms, and fitness centers outside of New York City can all increase its occupancy. Cuomo said that the following restrictions are now in place as of Saturday, May 15: Offices: from 50 percent to 75 percent occupancy; Casinos: from 25 percent to 50 percent occupancy; Gyms and fitness centers outside New Y…
Dean's List College Student From Hudson Valley Found Dead In Dorm Room Dean's List College Student From Hudson Valley Found Dead In Dorm Room
Dean's List College Student From Hudson Valley Found Dead In Dorm Room A college student from the Hudson Valley has died at age 20. Dutchess County resident Cory Gallinger, of Salt Point, a junior at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, was found unresponsive in his dorm room on Sunday, March 21, according to college officials. The cause of death has not been released. On Monday, March 22, a vigil was held outside a chapel on campus, with approximately 1,000 attending, according to Syracuse.com. A video of the vigil, posted on YouTube by Le Moyne College, is available here. Gallinger made the college's Dean's list, studying Management, Leadership, and Marketing.   …
Officials Outraged Over Trump's Pardon Of Kingpin In Killing Of Upstate NY Police Officer Officials Outraged Over Trump's Pardon Of Kingpin In Killing Of Upstate NY Police Officer
Officials Outraged Over Trump's Pardon Of Kingpin In Killing Of Upstate NY Police Officer Some officials in New York have expressed dismay over outgoing President Donald Trump’s decision to commute the sentence of a drug kingpin convicted to life in prison for his role in killing an upstate police officer. On his way out of the Oval Office, Trump issued pardons to more than 100 convicted criminals, including Jamie A. Davidson, who was sentenced to life for the murder of Syracuse police officer Wallie Howard Jr. nearly three decades ago. Davidson reportedly was the leader of a cocaine ring that operated upstate. One of his associates Robert “Bam Bam” Lawrence shot and killed Howa…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region The massive Nor'easter tracked farther north than expected, but it sure made its presence felt throughout the region. Especially in upstate New York, where the highest snowfall totals were recorded. Litchfield, New York, a town of about 1,500 people located in Herkimer County, about 60 miles east of Syracuse, was walloped with 40 inches of accumulation, with 20 inches falling in a five-hour span overnight. Binghamton, New York, meanwhile, saw 34 inches of snowfall. Much of the New York City metropolitan area was spared from double-digit totals, with about 7 inches of reported at Central P…
COVID-19: Syracuse University Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Tests Positive, Team Pauses COVID-19: Syracuse University Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Tests Positive, Team Pauses
Covid-19: Syracuse University Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boeheim Tests Positive, Team Pauses Syracuse University has pressed pause on getting ready for the upcoming men's basketball season after legendary coach Jim Boeheim tested positive for COVID-19. The school announced on Sunday, Nov. 15 that Boeheim, 75, had a positive case confirmed, though he has yet to experience any symptoms and has already entered quarantine. "As part of our routine COVID-19 health and safety protocols, I, along with my team and staff, are tested for COVID-19 multiple times each week,” the longtime coach said. "Following our most recent testing, I was informed that I had tested positive for COVID-19. I i…
COVID-19: New York State Fair, Which Drew 1.3M Last Year, Called Off For First Time Since WWII COVID-19: New York State Fair, Which Drew 1.3M Last Year, Called Off For First Time Since WWII
Covid-19: New York State Fair, Which Drew 1.3M Last Year, Called Off For First Time Since WWII The show will not go on this year. Much to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s chagrin, the annual State Fair in Syracuse has been called off due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Really … this is a tough one for me,” Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing in Manhattan on Monday, July 6. “Fairs across the nation are not reopening, and we have to cancel ours.” Cuomo said that the state fair saw a record 1.3 million visitors last year, and the state has invested money into a new 11,000-square-foot expo center in Syracuse. The fair was to run for 18 days for the first time this year, wi…