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State Attorney General Letitia James hopes to help New Yorkers identify AI-generated misinformation ahead of the Novembe...
06/09/2024

State Attorney General Letitia James hopes to help New Yorkers identify AI-generated misinformation ahead of the November elections.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a guide designed to help voters recognize and report AI-generated misinformation about the elections.

Fall is almost upon us, and the Hudson Valley has plenty of festivals to embrace the season, including apple picking, ap...
06/09/2024

Fall is almost upon us, and the Hudson Valley has plenty of festivals to embrace the season, including apple picking, apple cider donuts, pumpkins and more.

From the Garlic Festival to Sheep and Wool Fest to several harvest and apple celebrations, these festivals dive into the fall spirit in Hudson Valley.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Our curated list has events for everyone.
06/09/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Our curated list has events for everyone.

This weekend: Craft Beverage Festival, early Oktoberfest events, a food truck festival, a Self-Care Crawl and Cat Power perform a tribute to Bob Dylan at UPAC.

The rally had congregations from Brooklyn as well as Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties who gathered in front of ...
06/09/2024

The rally had congregations from Brooklyn as well as Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties who gathered in front of the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews from Brooklyn and upstate New York protested Thursday in front of the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan against the draft.

For nearly six years, Shahed Hussain has been the silent enigma at the center of one of the nation’s worst transportatio...
06/09/2024

For nearly six years, Shahed Hussain has been the silent enigma at the center of one of the nation’s worst transportation disasters.

The owner of the stretch limo that killed 20 people has never returned to the U.S. as his son faced trial, prison, and now cancer.

A giant Burmese python is settling into her new home in a zoo after a state Department of Environmental Conservation off...
06/09/2024

A giant Burmese python is settling into her new home in a zoo after a state Department of Environmental Conservation officer found her being kept as a pet in a New Hartford home.

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo is resettling a 13-foot python pet kept illegally in a New Hartford residence.

The institute received a $1.7M grant from a nonprofit for a new study that will map the river's ecology.
06/09/2024

The institute received a $1.7M grant from a nonprofit for a new study that will map the river's ecology.

The Cary Institute for Ecosystem Studies will conduct an expansive survey of the Hudson River using a $1.7 million grant from the Hudson River Foundation.

Doreen M. Harris, president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, said nuclear techno...
06/09/2024

Doreen M. Harris, president and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, said nuclear technologies "timely to investigate."

The potential for nuclear reactors to become an intergral part of New York’s clean energy goals was a central topic at an energy summit Thursday.

A trio of campers from Long Island got a frightening surprise last month when they used gasoline to try and start a camp...
06/09/2024

A trio of campers from Long Island got a frightening surprise last month when they used gasoline to try and start a campfire on an island in Lower Saranac Lake.

The trio from Long Island raced for their boat when the burning gas can quickly spread flames on Goose Island in Lower Saranac Lake, officials said

The effort is designed to help New Yorkers recognize and report AI-generated misinformation about the November elections...
06/09/2024

The effort is designed to help New Yorkers recognize and report AI-generated misinformation about the November elections.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a guide designed to help voters recognize and report AI-generated misinformation about the elections.

Nature walks, free concerts and more this month and next.
06/09/2024

Nature walks, free concerts and more this month and next.

Communing with nature, various fundraisers and the recreation of a Revolutionary War military raid are on the Capital Region calendar.

Early celebrations begin this weekend in the Hudson Valley.
05/09/2024

Early celebrations begin this weekend in the Hudson Valley.

Where to celebrate the annual festival in New York’s Capital Region and Hudson Valley

Donna Liquori shares her COVID isolation reading recommendations, including Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods," plus why...
05/09/2024

Donna Liquori shares her COVID isolation reading recommendations, including Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods," plus why she picked up Leuchtturm1917 notebook.

Donna Liquori shares her COVID isolation reading recommendations, including Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods," plus why she picked up Leuchtturm1917 notebook

Gov. Kathy Hochul assailed the Chinese government Wednesday, calling its decision to allegedly enlist a former high-rank...
05/09/2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul assailed the Chinese government Wednesday, calling its decision to allegedly enlist a former high-ranking state official as a foreign agent “unacceptable” as she asked the Biden administration to take action in response.

Hochul said she's also asked the Biden administration for action against China in response.

Glen Falls House was built in 1881 and has continuously operated as a resort since 1934 — surviving, sometimes just bare...
05/09/2024

Glen Falls House was built in 1881 and has continuously operated as a resort since 1934 — surviving, sometimes just barely, through the Catskills’ booms and busts of the 20th century.

The renovated Round Top inn has become a destination for cultural happenings, with live music bookings, miles of hiking trails and a top-notch restaurant.

This weekend: Craft Beverage Festival, early Oktoberfest events, a food truck festival, a Self-Care Crawl, Cat Power per...
05/09/2024

This weekend: Craft Beverage Festival, early Oktoberfest events, a food truck festival, a Self-Care Crawl, Cat Power perform a tribute to Bob Dylan at UPAC and more.

This weekend: Craft Beverage Festival, early Oktoberfest events, a food truck festival, a Self-Care Crawl and Cat Power perform a tribute to Bob Dylan at UPAC.

New York state produces the second-highest amount of apples, only behind Washington, and its apple industry generates ab...
05/09/2024

New York state produces the second-highest amount of apples, only behind Washington, and its apple industry generates about $4 million in gross domestic product to the state’s economy.

Apple harvest thriving in Capital Region and Hudson Valley orchards following year of struggle because of frost.

Warmer temperatures are expected to persist this fall.
05/09/2024

Warmer temperatures are expected to persist this fall.

This summer saw a hot June and July, a rainy August, and a sweeping number of tornadoes.

Bogus claims of missing dogs, children, seniors are used by garage-sale sites to trick the kindhearted.
05/09/2024

Bogus claims of missing dogs, children, seniors are used by garage-sale sites to trick the kindhearted.

People are blindly sharing fake missing-children posts on social media. After the posts are circulated, scammers change the content into advertising.

Weather patterns throughout the year play a crucial role in shaping the intensity and timing of the season’s foliage.
05/09/2024

Weather patterns throughout the year play a crucial role in shaping the intensity and timing of the season’s foliage.

Informed predictions on how this year's fall foliage will look in upstate New York and beyond, and when peak leaf peeping starts

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is scheduled to testify publicly next week before a congressional subcommittee that has been...
05/09/2024

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is scheduled to testify publicly next week before a congressional subcommittee that has been investigating New York’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Former governor to testify publicly next week before a panel that has been investigating New York’s handling of the pandemic

New York has distributed over 20 million test strips that detect the presence of dangerous synthetic substances in illic...
05/09/2024

New York has distributed over 20 million test strips that detect the presence of dangerous synthetic substances in illicit drug supplies.

State officials have long touted the strips, which can detect the presence of dangerous additives in an already unstable drug market. But advocates want more.

Locals and visitors looking to explore the Catskill region’s local craft beverage businesses have a new tool to do so: t...
04/09/2024

Locals and visitors looking to explore the Catskill region’s local craft beverage businesses have a new tool to do so: the Craft Beverage Trail of the Catskills and the new Drink the Catskills mobile app.

The nonprofit Craft Beverages of the Catskills and state Sen. Michelle Hinchey announced the launch of the trail and the mobile app Tuesday.

As schools across the Hudson Valley gear up for another school year, one question is on the minds of students, parents a...
04/09/2024

As schools across the Hudson Valley gear up for another school year, one question is on the minds of students, parents and teachers: what is the policy on cellphone use?

Across the region, districts are in various phases of banning phones in the classroom: starting discussions, expanding policies or enforcing full bans.

Whether you’re a teen heading back to classes who needs a primer on what to expect or an adult looking to recapture your...
04/09/2024

Whether you’re a teen heading back to classes who needs a primer on what to expect or an adult looking to recapture your glory days, there’s a high school movie for you.

Back-to-school time brings an exhaustive list of high school movies in a variety of categories for your every mood or whim.

Don't miss the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Catskill Food Festival this weekend.
04/09/2024

Don't miss the Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival and Catskill Food Festival this weekend.

From the Garlic Festival to Sheep and Wool Fest to several harvest and apple celebrations, these festivals dive into the fall spirit in Hudson Valley.

Body camera footage shows Columbia County deputies clear building of occupants.
04/09/2024

Body camera footage shows Columbia County deputies clear building of occupants.

Dramatic body-cam footage shows Columbia County sheriff’s deputies clearing a small apartment building as it is in flames.

A popular farm store in central Columbia County may open an organic grocery store in a long-unused industrial building o...
04/09/2024

A popular farm store in central Columbia County may open an organic grocery store in a long-unused industrial building on Hudson’s waterfront.

Hawthorne Valley Farm may open a second location in Columbia County, this one just steps from Hudson's Amtrack station.

A former doctor who traveled from Arizona to help a local woman end her life at a Super 8 motel last November pleaded gu...
04/09/2024

A former doctor who traveled from Arizona to help a local woman end her life at a Super 8 motel last November pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Ulster County Court.

Stephen Miller, who worked with a death with dignity organization, traveled from Arizona to help Doreen Brodhead end her life at a Super 8 motel last year.

The typical U.S. full-time worker now clocks in 41.9 hours per week, an hour-and-a-half less than they did 30 years ago,...
04/09/2024

The typical U.S. full-time worker now clocks in 41.9 hours per week, an hour-and-a-half less than they did 30 years ago, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.

As Americans celebrate Labor Day, hours worked per week are falling, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show. Hours are especially short in New York City.

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Cherry blossom trees welcome visitors to the first U.S. location of Dassai Blue Japanese sake brewery and tasting room, located in Hyde Park. TAP HERE to read more about tastings and tours at this $80 million facility: https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/food/article/japanese-sake-brewery-opens-hyde-park-18361726.php

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