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First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where
First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where New York officials are hard at work making preparations for a historic solar eclipse event that will be the first one visible in the state in nearly a century.  The total eclipse will be visible in the western and northern parts of New York state during the afternoon of Monday, April 8, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul and her office.  On the day of the event, between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the moon will pass between the earth and the sun and completely block out sunlight, completely turning day into night for 1 and a half to 3 and a half minutes.  The path of totality where…

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by Ben Crnic
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Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area
Man Sentenced In Child Sex Crime Case In Area A New York man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and 10 years post-release supervision in connection with having committed repeated sexual contact with a child. Chautauqua County resident Kenneth Washington, age 49, of Jamestown, was sentenced on Thursday, Jan. 13, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. In October, Washington pleaded guilty to the crime of course of sexual conduct against a child, Hoovler said.   At the time that Washington pleaded guilty, he admitted that between December 2015 and December 2017, he engaged in two or more acts of sexual conduc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State
These Hudson Valley Locales Rank Among Most Burglarized In State A pair of Orange County cities are among the New York State’s most burglarized communities, according to a report released on Thursday by NewYorkUpstate. Utilizing new crime stats from the FBI - which determined that burglaries are on an uptick statewide - NewYorkUpstate.com determined that Newburgh is the 11th most burglarized city, while Port Jervis also made the list, coming in at number 29, one spot ahead of Medina Village. Niagara Falls, Jamestown and Buffalo topped the list as the most burglarized cities in the state. To determine the list, the website “ranked the 35 most burglarized…

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by Zak Failla
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Sam's Club Stores Suddenly Closed In NJ, NY, CT Sam's Club Stores Suddenly Closed In NJ, NY, CT
Sam's Club Stores Suddenly Closed In NJ, NY, CT Walmart confirmed Thursday that it closed and is closing 63 Sam’s Club stores across the United States, including several in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. In some instances, employees reportedly weren’t told before they showed up for work and found the doors locked and a notice taped to them. “After a thorough review of our existing portfolio, we've decided to close a series of clubs and better align our locations with our strategy,” Sam’s Club said in a release Thursday. “Closing clubs is never easy and we're committed to working with impacted members and associates through this tr…

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by Jerry DeMarco