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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Eastern NY With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.  Potentially dangerous straight-line wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Dutchess Rockland Orange Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Sc…
Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties
Storm Update: Tornado Watch Issued For These NY Counties As thunderstorms, some severe, sweep through the region, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for parts of New York. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in the counties shown in yellow. In New York, those counties are: Sullivan Allegany Broome Catttaragugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chemung Chenango Cortland Delaware Livingston Madison Oneida Onondaga Ontario Oswego Otsego Schuyler Seneca Steuben Sullivan Tioga Tompkins Wayne  Yates The time frame for the most severe storms from the system began at 5 p.m. and will last through around 9 p.m. Saturday. Related story -&…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Much Of Region With a round of storms moving from west to east in interior portions of the region, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. A radar image of the region above from 2:45 p.m. Friday shows the storms. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: Putnam Dutchess Orange Ulster Sullivan Albany Columbia Greene Rensselaer Schenectady Saratoga Schoharie Broome Cayuga Chemung Chenango Clinton Cortland Delaware Essex Franklin Fulton Hamilton Herkimer Lewis Madison Montgomery Oneida Onondaga Oswego Otsego …
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties
Nor'easter: State Of Emergency Declared In These NY Counties New story - Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency ahead of a late winter Nor'easter that’s expected to bring heavy, wet snow and other challenging conditions to the region. Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day event that could bring more than a foot of snow to portions of the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier Report: Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter "State agencie…
Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days
Police Search For NY Woman Who Has Been Missing For Days Police are searching for a missing 59-year-old woman from New York who hasn't been seen in days. Susan Mills, a resident of Elbridge, a village located about 20 miles from Syracuse in Onondaga County, was last seen leaving her home on Halfway Road at about noon on Monday, Dec. 12, New York State Police reported on Thursday, Dec. 15. She is described as being 5-foot-5 and 130 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair, police said. Authorities asked anyone with information about Mills' whereabouts to call 911 or State Police Headquarters in Oneida at 315-366-6000. Share this story by clic…
COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says COVID-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says
Covid-19: These NY Counties At Medium, High Risk Of Spreading Virus, CDC Says While most New Yorkers have eagerly ditched their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are now being encouraged to mask up once again as the state has seen a rise in cases in some regions. In late February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing Howeve…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight dip in its COVID-19 infection rate, though the region remains concerned about new variants of the virus. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested was down slightly to 3.50 as the statewide rate rose from 3.13 percent to 3.18 percent. In the Hudson Valley, two new virus-related deaths were reported in Orange County, with one in both Ulster and Westchester counties. Other new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Bronx (four), Suffolk, and Queens (three), Nassau County (two), with si…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley dipped slightly but the number of new cases in the region continues to soar as the summer surge of the variants of the virus continue spreading. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested in the Hudson Valley has climbed from 2.86 percent to 3.11 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and down to 3.06 on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.05 percent in that same time fra…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community New deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk as the positive infection rate on Long Island continues its summer surge as variants of the virus continue spreading. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested on Long Island has climbed from 3.50 percent to 3.60 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and to 3.65 percent on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.05 percent in that same time frame, the first time New York has been…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The COVID-19 infection rate rose slightly from the previous day, but the region continues to be hit hard by the newly emerging variants of the virus that have become the dominant strains. The seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has now risen from 2.88 percent on Friday, Aug. 6 to 2.98 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8 up to 3.05 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 9. A week ago, the infection rate was under 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.97 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-relate…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County Alarm bells are sounding in the Hudson Valley as the number of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to spike as New York fends off more transmissible variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise, from 2.28 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31, to 2.60 percent of those tested on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.70 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-related fatality was reported in Westchester, th…
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas
Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A Among New Eateries Coming To NY Thruway Service Areas Some popular, prominent restaurants are coming to New York State Thruway rest stops as part of a multi-million project to redevelop more than two dozen service stations. Beginning on Thursday, July 29, construction will begin on a $450 million project to develop 27 service areas on the Thruway, officials announced this week. As of July 29, 10 services areas will be temporarily closed to begin the first phase of the project, though fuel service will remain available at all locations during construction. Restaurants planned to open at the service stations include: Shake Shack; Panera; Pop…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 21 more businesses, including three on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 238, the state announced on Friday, Oct. 23. In total, 1,362 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations …
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Four Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 21 more businesses, including four in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 238, the state announced on Friday, Oct. 23. In total, 1,362 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violat…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Two Hudson Valley Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York has suspended liquor licenses for 15 more businesses, including two in the Hudson Valley, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 8,634 compliance checks, documenting violations at 40 establishments. Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The …
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines New York has suspended liquor licenses for 15 more businesses, including three on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 8,634 compliance checks, documenting violations at 40 establishments. Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The loca…
COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 As the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City move to the next phases of the four-phase reopening process this week, the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations has continued to remain stable. According to data released Sunday, June 21, there are 1,142 COVID-19 hospitalizations, including 332 ICU, statewide. A total of 15 COVID-related deaths have been reported since Saturday, June 20. There were 664 new COVID cases, bringing the statewide total during the pandemic to 387,936. New York City enters Phase 2 of the reopening process on Monday, June 22. The Huds…
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Saturday, April 18. Albany 648 29 Allegany 30 1 Broome 186 8 Cattaraugus 34 0 Cayuga 36 0 Chautauqua 25 0 Chemung 72 1 Chenango 77 1 Clinton 48 1 Columbia 105 4 Cortland 25 0 Delaware 49 1 Dutchess 2,201 59 Erie 2,201 59 Essex 16 1 Franklin 13 0 Fulton 27 0 Genesee 87 4 Greene 82 5 Hamilton 3 0 Herkimer 47 1 Jefferson 50 0 Lewis 8 0 Livingston 37 3 Madison 105 0 Monroe 1,008 33 Montgo…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups Here is the latest breakdown of the 9,385 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York as of Monday morning, April 13, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 9 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 1,425 Broome, 6 Cayuga, 2 Chautauqua, 1 Chemung, 1 Clinton, 2 Columbia, 7 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 26 Erie, 70 Fulton, 2 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 2,194 Lewis, 3 Livington, 1 Madison, 3 Manhattan, 849 Monroe, 39 Montgomery, 2 Nassau, 846 Niagara, 9 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 9 Ontario, 1 Ora…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County Here is a breakdown of the 5,489 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York as of Wednesday morning, April 8, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 6 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 866 Broome, 4 Cayuga, 1 Columbia, 4 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 15 Erie, 34 Fulton, 1 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 1,252 Lewis, 2 Madison, 2 Manhattan, 513 Monroe, 25 Montgomery, 1 Nassau, 500 Niagara, 1 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 5 Orange, 53 Oswego, 1 Otsego, 2 Putnam, 16 Queens, 1,284 Rensselaer, 1 Ri…
COVID-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County COVID-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County
Covid-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County Westchester County Executive George Latimer has directed that all flags at county parks and facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of the Westchester residents who have died during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The number of casualties in Westchester climbed to 197, according to statistics from throughout New York State released late Saturday afternoon by Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here is a breakdown of casualties by New York City and county: New York City, 2,624 Albany, 6 Broome, 4 Columbia, 2 Dutchess, 11 Erie, 23 Herkimer, 1 Madison, 1 Monroe, 14 Montgo…
Four Accused Drug Dealers Caught With Heroin, Crack, Ketamine, Pot In Westchester Stop Four Accused Drug Dealers Caught With Heroin, Crack, Ketamine, Pot In Westchester Stop
Four Accused Drug Dealers Caught With Heroin, Crack, Ketamine, Pot In Westchester Stop Two men and two women accused of drug dealing were allegedly found with crack, heroin, ketamine, and marijuana during a traffic stop in Westchester, state police said. The stop occurred on I-87 just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in Ardsley. After the stop, troopers determined the driver, 25-year-old Joshua D. Allen of Augusta, Maine, gave them probable cause to search the vehicle and its occupants. During the search, police say they discovered a syringe containing heroin, a glass smoking device with burnt crack residue, about 194 grams of ketamine, and 19.78 grams of marijuana. Those i…