Central NY now at high risk for wildfires as dry spell continues
The number of counties considered at high risk for the spread of wildfires has grown to include much of Central New York. And with dry and windy conditions expected for days to come, the fire danger ...
Orange is the new red (almost)
The one-time Southern California conservative bastion isn’t the only fruity-colored-named county to move right amid Donald Trump’s second White House win.
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A special election scramble to be Elise Stefanik’s successor
Stefanik’s 21st Congressional District encompasses the North Country, a sort of rural hinterland that spans from the edges of ...
Red Flag Warning lifted, threat remains as dry weather to persist into weekend
The Red Flag Warning in effect for Long Island and much of downstate New York was lifted Thursday but the National Weather Service said mild, dry weather is in the immediate forecast and the threat of ...
New York statewide burn ban effected due to dry conditions
A New York state-wide burn ban went into effect Tuesday, and will continue until Nov. 30, due to increased risk of wildfires as drought conditions linger. Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced the ban ...
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Planned power, heat shutoff in area of Greenwood Lake fire. The latest
County officials announced a planned power, heating services shutoff starting at 8 a.m. Thursday as crews move into position to fight wildfire.
Jennings Creek Fire: New York issues statewide burn ban as wildfire becomes largest in years
A wildfire raging on the border of New York and New Jersey prompted officials Monday to postpone one of the nation's oldest ...
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Utah outlier in presidential race but still shifts red
States across the country, from New York to California ... and Utah’s three blue counties: Salt Lake, Summit and Grand.
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How the NY-21 special election will work
Things move fast. Less than a week after North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik handily won reelection for another two-year term ...
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New York Governor Issues Burn Ban In Response To Drought And Fire Incidents
New York State is currently experiencing drought conditions. As of Tuesday, according to the Governor's Office, multi-agency responses were deployed to fires in Orange and Ulster counties in the state ...
FDNY asks public to be 'vigilant' as extreme dry conditions persist, threatening more brush fires
One day after Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a statewide ban on outdoor burning through the end of the month, FDNY Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker reminded New Yorkers to be aware of the threat of brush ...
Atlanta Suburbs Defy a National Trend, Shifting Left
Democrats searching for a silver lining in an otherwise crushing loss might do well to look at what happened in northern ...