Police in upstate New York have turned to the public to help compile the timeline for the mysterious murder of SUNY Potsdam student Elizabeth Howell. State Police on Sunday released a photo of the car that says suspect Michael J. Snow, 31, was driving on Friday when he shot and killed Howell – a gray Honda Civic with the driver’s side door damaged. Police said Snow, a resident of Massena, New York on the Canadian border, passed several nearby towns on the night of the murder. Police said he drove…
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Representative Elise Stefanik is at war with the North School District
Representative Elise Stefanik has declared war on North State school district administrators for allegedly suspending a preschool for posting the legislator’s Facebook posts. A January 25 post from Stefanek offered an angry condemnation of Governor Hoechul’s plans to continue the mask mandate statewide — even after a state judge dropped it. “Kathy Hochhol’s authoritarian mandate has been declared illegal by the New York Supreme Court. Masks are not mandatory for students as of RIGHT NOW!” Stefanik Wrote. The now powerful Republican convention chairman is threatening to summon the leaders of…
Read MoreNew York City weather to see warm temperatures, high winds
The groundhog may have been wrong this year—at least for New York City. The temperature will rise unusually to 62 degrees Celsius on Thursday – close to the record of 67 degrees set in the winter of 1976, According to AccuWeather. The Big Apple will experience strong winds later in the day – with some wind gusts approaching 32 mph. Storm Warnings Released for most of the East Coast as well. And on Friday, the warm weather will continue with a high of 56 degrees, before dropping back to lows…
Read MorePatrick Morgan, a middle school teacher in upstate New York, is accused of planting a camera in a staff bathroom
A middle school teacher in upstate New York was arrested Monday for allegedly planting a hidden camera in an employee bathroom, a report said. Patrick Morgan, 57, has been charged with 22 counts of illegal surveillance for allegedly placing the recording device inside an employee toilet at Sand Creek Middle School in Colony, WNYT-TV reported. The camera, which resembles a phone charger, was discovered last Friday after several employees were caught inside the bathroom. Police said the camera appears to have been in place for at least two days. Investigators…
Read MoreNew York teen arrested for needle in Halloween candy lie
A teen has been arrested in upstate New York for lying to cops about finding a sewing needle in his Halloween candy, police said. The 14-year-old claimed to have made the shocking discovery on Monday when he nibbled at a fun-sized Twix bar he got while trick-or-treating in the Sherwood Park neighborhood, East Greenbush Police said. The boy’s father filed a complaint, prompting authorities to warn authorities on Monday that the candy may have been contaminated. “Check the candy,” the police wrote on their Facebook page. But after investigation, the…
Read MoreThese hassle-free slopes are for lovers
Forget the mile high club. Is there anything more romantic than sitting in a recliner chair? Imagine fir trees, fresh powder, and goggles… Whether your idea of a fun time is snowboarding or double black diamond, US ski resorts love catering to couples. Here are four resorts that offer ski holidays that cater to both you and your better half. Best for: Comfort and complete privacy. Only a three-hour drive from New York City, Plattekill Mountain is a Catskills getaway that you can easily enjoy on a weekend. Its unique…
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