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Four dogs recovering; owner charged in Deansboro
DEANSBORO — A 51-year-old man is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after four emaciated dogs were seized from his Deansboro home in late March. Authorities said the four severely emaciated dogs were taken in by the Central New York SPCa after they were rescued from the home of 51-year-old Brian Bridge on March 18.
New York Warned About Being Struck by Lightning as Special Alert Issued
A strong thunderstorm moved through New York on Tuesday morning, prompting National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists to issue a warning about frequent lightning strikes. The special weather statement was the only weather alert issued for New York on Tuesday morning. It warned of "torrential rainfall" currently occurring in Albany, New York, that could cause localized flooding. Warren, Fulton, Saratoga and Montgomery counties were expected to be hit the hardest by the storm. The message also warned of frequent lightning strikes and urged residents to seek shelter inside a building if they were outside.
Hochul investigates DA caught on cam swearing at police, refusing to stop
NEW YORK - New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she's looking into an upstate district attorney who allegedly attempted to use her office to evade a speeding ticket. Monroe County DA Sandra Doorley refused to stop after speeding, leading to a heated argument with police caught on bodycam. In a...
Thunderstorms, flash flooding possible today in Upstate NY
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A strong cold front sweeping into Upstate New York today could bring scattered thunderstorms, some with enough rain to cause limited flash flooding. “Some of these storms have the potential of producing strong and gusty winds,” the National Weather Service said. “Heavy downpours could lead to local urban and small stream flood issues.”
N.Y. weather: ‘High confidence’ for thunderstorms in parts of state; hail possible
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Cloudy skies cast a concern of looming storms over New York City Tuesday, and while the five boroughs might see some rain, it’s upstate New York that is bearing a system bringing about thunder and hail to the region. A portion of the storm...
NY judge may get slap on the wrist after wild caught-on-video brawl over parking spot ended with him shoving cop
An upstate New York judge who was caught-on-video shoving a cop during a wild shirtless brawl with his neighbors over a parking spot could get off with just a slap on the wrist. Mark Grisanti, 59, was formally reprimanded by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct [SCJC] for the cuss-laden June 2020 melee that ended with him cuffed. The judicial watchdog group explained that while SCJC Administrator Robert Tembeckjian recommended Grisanti be kicked off the bench, and four members voted for his ouster, six other panelists opted for the lighter censuring, or public admonishment. “I hope Judge Grisanti appreciates how close...
NY weather: Flash flood warning issued for Chenango and Otsego counties Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 4:54 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Chenango and Otsego counties. "At 4:54 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
New state regulation increases catch size for Hudson River striped bass for 2024 season
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a new recreational fishing regulation for Hudson River striped bass for the 2024 season, which begins May 1 and runs through Nov. 30. The new regulation sets a minimum size limit of 23 inches for striped bass caught in...
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