Clay weighs 24/7 construction for Micron, battery storage pause and new gas station rules
CLAY N.Y. — The Town of Clay board is meeting on Monday, April 6 to consider a series of local laws tied to growth and development, including a proposed change to noise regulations that could directly impact construction at Micron Technology’s planned chipmaking campus. At issue is Local...
Tax returns for thousands of New Yorkers affected by typo: Report
A typo by the Department of Taxation and Finance resulted in more than 50,000 tax filers paying more in taxes or receiving smaller refunds, the Times Union reported. The department said the reduced refunds for New York taxpayers were caused by a typo in a withholding table on tax forms. The error was discovered during the third week of February.
Building explosion reported in Geddes
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Police are investigating a possible explosion at a Photography Business along State Fair Blvd near Lakeland Park. According to the Geddes Police Department, the building explosion occurred this Sunday morning. Crews were called to the scene, located at Enfoque Photography on 841 State Fair...
Syracuse movie hits No. 1 on streaming service, gets praise from famous fans
A new American High movie shot in Syracuse became the top title on a major streaming service over the weekend. “Pizza Movie,” which premiered Friday on Hulu, ranked No. 1 on the platform’s “Top 15 Today” list of the most popular movies and TV shows Sunday. The film is also available on Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. and...
New York “Beer Tasting” Train Rides
If you’re looking for a quintessential Upstate New York evening—mountain air, small-town scenery, and a relaxed ride behind vintage passenger equipment—the Adirondack Railroad delivers that “step back in time” feeling in a very modern way. Among its most popular special outings is the Beer & Wine Train Series, an...
“White Plague” Returns: Cases Rising Fast In New York
A disease that was once the leading cause of death in the United States is spreading again. The disease once known as the “white plague” is making an uneasy comeback in New York and the nation. Cases OF TB on the rise in New York. According to the...
Is Your Trailer Hitch Breaking New York State Law?
Does New York State require you to remove the ball portion of your trailer hitch when you’re not towing?
50,000 New York taxpayers screwed by ‘typo’ that led to reduced refunds
They’re getting a poor return on their precious time investment. A mere typo in a tax document has threatened the refunds of more than 50,000 taxpayers in New York, leading to some receiving smaller payouts than anticipated, while others were sent notices asking for additional payments. The error has since been...
New ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie replaces actor from Upstate NY in major role
An actor from Upstate New York will be replaced in a major role for the next “Lord of the Rings” movie. Viggo Mortensen, who was born in Watertown, N.Y., will not be returning as Middle-earth hero Aragorn in “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” according to Andy Serkis. Serkis, who will be directing the new...
Can You Get Reimbursed for Pothole Damage in New York?
Hit a pothole in New York and paid for it? Here’s what it actually takes to try to get your money back.
