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Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists With the arrival of fall, there is an increased risk of crashes involving deer, both the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are warning motorists. Deer are most active and more likely to enter public roadways this time of year as they search for mates during their breeding season, which is the months of October, November, and December. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, in 2022, 41.5 percent of the crashes between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For All NY Regions Due To Canadian Wildfires Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For All NY Regions Due To Canadian Wildfires
Smoky Skies: Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For All NY Regions Due To Canadian Wildfires Millions in the United States are under air quality alerts as Canadian wildfire smoke once again spreads in parts of the Northeast and Midwest. An Air Quality Health Advisory has been issued for Monday, July 17 for all regions of New York. (See the image above.) It went into effect at midnight and will last until 11:59 p.m. for delicate particulate matter for the New York City metro area, Hudson Valley, Adirondacks, eastern Lake Ontario, Central New York, and Western New York. This advisory is effective from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for ozone for Long Island and New York City Metro. It wil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Injured Hiker From Capital District Rescued On Mount Marcy Injured Hiker From Capital District Rescued On Mount Marcy
Injured Hiker From Capital District Rescued On Mount Marcy A 57-year-old hiker had to be rescued after suffering a serious injury on New York’s tallest mountain peak. Emergency crews were called at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, with reports of a hiker with a “significant” knee injury near the summit of Mount Marcy in the Town of North Elba in Essex County. A New York State Police aviation unit attempted to land near the man’s location, but was prevented from doing so due to strong winds in the area, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). At around 6 p.m., crews were able to safely land approximately one mile aw…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul
Legislation Banning Smoking At NY State Parks, Beaches Signed Into Law By Hochul New Yorkers can no longer light up at state parks and beaches. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Friday, July 15, that prohibits smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Those who violate the law could be fined $50. "Smoking is a dangerous habit that affects not only the smoker but everyone around them, including families and children enjoying our state's great public places," Hochul said in a statement. "I'm proud to sign this legislation that will protect New Yorker's health and help reduce litter in public parks and …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Video: Transient Moose Relocated Out Of Capital District Video: Transient Moose Relocated Out Of Capital District
Video: Transient Moose Relocated Out Of Capital District A moose is on the loose no longer, at least not in the region. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said a young cow moose was successfully immobilized in the Capital District in downtown Schenectady over the weekend and released back into the wilds of the southern Adirondacks. View the video here. The transient moose had been spotted around town several times this month, including near Schenectady Community College on Friday, May 13, the DEC said. “Immobilizing a large animal (or any animal) is also a risky endeavor and is reserved for when it is truly a last resort and th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Wave Of Cold Air Will Bring First Accumulating Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast Wave Of Cold Air Will Bring First Accumulating Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast
Wave Of Cold Air Will Bring First Accumulating Snowfall To Parts Of Northeast A new weather pattern bringing in a wave of cold air will lead to the first accumulating snowfall of the season in parts of the Northeast, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected after nightfall Saturday, Nov. 13 into Sunday morning, Nov. 14 in the areas shown in blue and pink in the first image above. "Accumulating snow is in store across much of the Catskills, Adirondacks, Berkshires, Green and White Mountains," AccuWeather said. "A small amount of snow may whiten the Poconos and lower elevations from the upper Hudson Valley into interior New Englan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
NY State DEC Issues Bear Warning For BBQs, Camping NY State DEC Issues Bear Warning For BBQs, Camping
NY State DEC Issues Bear Warning For BBQs, Camping With the summer getting into full swing, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is cautioning New Yorkers planning to go camping or host barbecues to be aware of bears who may come looking to join the party. With gatherings planned this summer following a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DEC is reminding New Yorkers to be cautious that bears live and are active in the area and could be attracted to leftover food if it is still accessible to them. Related story - Separate Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Hamlet “Few things are better than cooking a m…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region
Scattered Snow Showers Possible With Chance For Some Accumulation In These Parts Of Region Christmas Week could start and end with new rounds of snow. We continue to keep an eye on the potential for a system to sweep through overnight Christmas Eve into Christmas Day that could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain. But you'll want to keep an eye on the sky well before that as there is a chance for some light snow on Sunday, Dec. 20. For areas south of Interstate 84, scattered snow showers are possible between noon and 9 p.m. Sunday on a mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 30s. Little to no accumulation is expected. But during that time, there could be minor sn…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here
Covid-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its march across the country, cities and towns large and small are asking visitors to stay away. That includes Essex County in upstate New York that's super popular for its hiking and the beauty of the Adirondacks. But with a recent influx of visitors fleeing New York City and other parts of the metro area, the county's Board of Supervisors issued a press release this week saying "visitors stay home." Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "To date, we have seen an alarming influx…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Fall Foliage: Color Changes Reported In Hudson Valley, On Long Island Fall Foliage: Color Changes Reported In Hudson Valley, On Long Island
Fall Foliage: Color Changes Reported In Hudson Valley, On Long Island Autumn foliage and color changes have been reported in several Hudson Valley and Long Island areas. Viewable on an interactive map from ILoveNY.com, the reports are obtained each Wednesday afternoon during the season based on volunteer field observers from the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program. So far, the reports say color changes have been observed in: Adirondacks Capital-Saratoga Catskills Chautauqua-Allegheny Central New York Thousand Islands-Seaway Finger Lakes Greater Niagara Hudson Valley Long Island New York City The Hudson Valley region is at the “…

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by Valerie Musson
Politics
Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George
Over His Skis, Motorcycle: Cuomo Enjoys Summer Break In Lake George Gov. Andrew Cuomo enjoyed a summer vacation outside of his home in Northern Westchester and the executive's mansion in Albany as he spends time with his family in the Catskills. In recent days, the governor posted photos on Instagram waterskiing in Lake George and spending time riding around the area on his motorcycle. “Had a great time water skiing with my daughter Cara this weekend in the Adirondacks — hope you found a way to beat the heat with your family!,” Cuomo posted on Monday, July 22. Days earlier, on Wednesday, July 17, Cuomo shared photos of himself riding his motorcycle in the …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
White Plains Native, Korean War Veteran Otto "Lee" Liepin, 92 White Plains Native, Korean War Veteran Otto "Lee" Liepin, 92
White Plains Native, Korean War Veteran Otto "Lee" Liepin, 92 Otto “Lee” Liepin, 92, died on Monday, April 1 in the Lutheran Community at Telford, PA. He and his beloved wife Joan (Getty) Liepin celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in October. Born in White Plains, he was the son of the late John and Liza (Eglit) Liepin. Lee was eternally proud of his Latvian heritage. He was a graduate of White Plains High School and a 1946 graduate of the New York State Maritime Academy. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, he served his country from 1949 to 1951. He was a member of the American Legion Warren Royer Post #234 in Souderton, PA. Liepin was an …

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
'Severe Shortage' Of Trooper Recruits Confronting State Police, Report Says 'Severe Shortage' Of Trooper Recruits Confronting State Police, Report Says
'Severe Shortage' Of Trooper Recruits Confronting State Police, Report Says The number of state troopers is headed toward a serious shortage, according to the New York Post, which says that the Division of New York State Police is “losing more officers than it can keep.” “We’re right at the precipice, staring into the abyss of a severe manpower shortage,” said New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association President Tom Mungeer. “I think it’s a public-safety concern for the entire state.” One major reason for the shortage is retirement: the Post reports that while over 1,000 officers have retired since 2015, only about 750 have been hired to make up for the …

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Fall Foliage Season Starts In New York Fall Foliage Season Starts In New York
Fall Foliage Season Starts In New York That breathtaking time of the year when the foliage begins to turn brilliant shades of orange, yellow red has arrived, signaling that fall has arrived.  It also means it's a great time to take a trip to a favorite viewing spot to take in the color and soak up the cooler air, pick a pumpkin, and hey, maybe sip some wine or cider. To help make sure you pick a prime viewing spot, or to find a new place to visit, the state has revved up its annual fall bucket list complete with weekly foliage reports and hot spots to visit.  The reports come out each Wednesday giving leave lovers plenty of tim…

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by Kathy Reakes