Tag: New York

Lake-Effect Snow Paralyzes Parts of Western, Northern New York

BUFFALO, N.Y.—A dangerous lake-effect snowstorm paralyzed parts of western and northern New York on Friday, with nearly 2 feet (0.61 meters) of snow already on the ground in some places by midmorning and possibly much more on the way. The storm’s severity varied widely due to the peculiarities of lake-effect storms, which are caused by…


Jacques Pépin Didn’t Mean to Stay in America—But He’s Become the ‘Quintessential American Chef’

If you’re inviting Jacques Pépin to Thanksgiving dinner, you’d better have turkey on the table. How about something else this year, you might venture—a nice roast chicken, or a glazed ham? “I don’t want to do something else,” the chef would kindly, but firmly, inform you. “I want to have a turkey for Thanksgiving; I…


State of Emergency Declared in New York Ahead of Storm That Could Dump 6 Feet of Snow

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm that could dump several feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of western New York. In a statement, the governor declared an emergency in 11 counties after it was forecast that up to four feet of…


State of Emergency Declared in NY Ahead of Storm That Could Dump 6 Feet of Snow

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Nov. 17 ahead of a major winter storm that could dump several feet of snow in Buffalo and other parts of western New York. In a statement, the governor declared an emergency in 11 counties after it was forecast that up to four feet…


Buffalo, Western New York Brace for Potentially Dangerous Storm

BUFFALO, N.Y.—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency starting Thursday in parts of western New York ahead of a potentially dangerous bout of lake-effect snow. The National Weather Service forecast up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) of snow or more through Sunday that “may paralyze” the hardest-hit communities, including Buffalo, with periods…


New York Revival: Iron Chef Marc Forgione Celebrates Old New York With His Distinct Flair

Being a chef, says Marc Forgione, is kind of like living in New York. “You either love it or hate it; it’s a tough city that forces you to earn the right to enjoy it, it sort of forces you to become tough.” Forgione loves both—and has certainly done the work to enjoy them. Born…


Coach Devotes His Time Building Little League in Otisville, New York

Three years ago, when board member Brian Lattimer stepped up to take charge of the Otisville Little League in New York, it had no programs past coach pitch and was on the brink of dissolution. In three years, he and a group of volunteers transformed the dying league into a thriving community, setting up divisions…


Port Jervis Police Step Up Task Force Commitment to Combat Drug Trafficking

The Port Jervis Police Department’s increasing involvement in the Orange County Drug Task Force has enabled the city to comprehensively target drug trafficking networks, according to police chief William Worden. One such example is the recent charges of 36 defendants for allegedly being part of a drug trafficking operation based out of Port Jervis, New…


New York’s Restrictive New Gun Law Reinstated by Federal Appeals Court

New York state may resume enforcing its sweeping new gun control law after a federal appeals court temporarily lifted a stay on Nov. 15 that had blocked parts of the law that had been declared unconstitutional by a lower court the week before. The judicial decision came as courts in states with restrictive gun laws…


Tale of Two ‘Red Waves’: GOP Ran Against ‘Socialism’ in Florida, Crime in New York

While there wasn’t a nationwide tsunami on Nov. 8, “Red Waves” unrolled as expected in some places across the country, such as in Texas and Florida, where Republicans enjoyed a historic midterms romp. But “Red Waves” also stormed ashore in unexpected places, such as on New York’s Long Island and across its lower Hudson Valley….