Monday, June 17 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:40:49 GMT
If you park in Burlington and don't follow the rules, you soon might pay more for it. That's because the city is looking at increasing its parking fines. After searching for a spot and then findingMore >>
If you park in Burlington and don't follow the rules, you soon might pay more for it.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:16:40 GMT
Right now, only the ducks can enjoy floating along a certain body of water in Berlin, Vermont. That's because Montpelier, which owns much of the land around it, won't let people access it, because itMore >>
In Vermont, people looking to access the Berlin Pond, may finally have a way to legally reach the water. Right now they can't because Montpelier doesn't want people in its drinking water. But Berlin leaders are hoping a piece of land it owns will develop into a launch site for people.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:01:53 GMT
With the summer months approaching, many will be hitting the waters. The North Country Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure everyone can get in on the fun. This Thursday, June 20, they'll be hostingMore >>
With the summer months approaching, many will be hitting the waters. The North Country Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure everyone can get in on the fun.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:57:56 GMT
Department of Environmental Conservation's Matthew Probasco says Eurasian Watermilfoil is much harder and more problematic to deal with. "It would destroy fish habitat, it was cause breeding ground forMore >>
Eurasion Watermilfoil is having huge negative impact on Lake St Catherine.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:28:02 GMT
A brutal attack on Father's Day. One person is dead, another in the hospital. Police say an ex-boyfriend with a restraining order stabbed the mother of his child multiple times. They say her currentMore >>
A brutal attack on Father's Day. One person is dead, another in the hospital. Police say an ex-boyfriend with a restraining order stabbed the mother of his child multiple times. They say her current boyfriend shot and killed the attacker.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:00:46 GMT
Vermont's largest city has about 700 new signs! They are in French and English and can be found on all parking meters in downtown Burlington. It's a move to make the city more welcoming. "I think it'sMore >>
Vermont's largest city has about 700 new signs! They are in French and English and can be found on all parking meters in downtown Burlington. It's a move to make the city more welcoming.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:37:09 GMT
If fresh berries are your summer time treat, you'll have to wait a little longer; and you can blame it on the rain. At Paul Mazza's in Essex and Colchester, Pick-Your-Own season is about a week late.More >>
If fresh berries are your summer time treat, you'll have to wait a little longer; and you can blame it on the rain.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:59:22 GMT
The third annual golf tournament to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Vermont is set for Monday June 24. Proceeds will benefit the good works of the foundation in the battle to fight the disease andMore >>
Epilepsy Foundation Golf Tournament set for Monday JUne 24 in South Burlington, Vermont.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:35:26 GMT
One of the men involved in the Danby, Vt. incident and who was shot has died. Police say the body of Aaron Allen, 28, of Hudson Falls, N.Y., is being transported to the Vermont Medical Examiner's officeMore >>
The man who was shot in the Danby, Vt. incident has died.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:31 AM EDT2013-06-17 14:31:22 GMT
Burlington Police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Sunday morning on Lower Church Street.Police say they found a 22-year-old man who had been stabbed in his upper body. The man was takenMore >>
Burlington Police are investigating a stabbing that happened early Sunday morning on Lower Church Street.More >>
New York residents can call 1-888-769-7243 or 1-518-485-1159 for inquiries related to citizen preparedness information
New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jerome M. Hauer today announced that the state's Hurricane Sandy Helpline is operational for New York State residents in anticipation of the storm's landfall.
Residents can call 1-888-769-7243 or 1-518-485-1159 for information about preparing for the hurricane and its impact. Information will also be available for referrals to county emergency management offices and American Red Cross shelters and road closures. Language translation services are also available by request.
"As part of our overall plan to prepare for Hurricane Sandy, we have set up this helpline to ensure that state residents will receive accurate and reliable information during the storm and its aftermath," Commissioner Hauer said. "I also encourage residents to monitor television, radio and social media for the latest storm updates and related instructions."
Residents in certain areas can also call 2-1-1 where United Way 2-1-1 operators will provide information on shelters, local assistance center locations, mental health resources, and food banks. State focus for 2-1-1 for this incident is to collect and maintain information on offers of assistance, donations and those wishing to volunteer.
2-1-1 hours of operations:
New York City, Finger Lakes (including Tompkins, & Bath partner sites): 24 hours a day Western New York - serving Hudson Valley, the Adirondacks, the Capital Region and Long Island): 9a.m. – 7p.m. Susquehanna River Region: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: 2-1-1 does not operate in most of Central New York.
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