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New York State Police announce DWI crackdown for July 4 holiday

New York State Police announce DWI crackdown for July 4 holiday

During this enforcement period, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while behind the wheel. Drivers should also remember to move over for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles when they travel New York roadways.

Troubled Woodstock 50 festival will need a new location

Troubled Woodstock 50 festival will need a new location

The Woodstock 50 Festival will not be held at the Watkins Glen International racetrack, according to a statement issued by the venue this afternoon. The announcement leaves festival promoters just over two months to find an alternate location before the planned Aug. 16-18 event, which marks the 50th anniversary of the 1969 festival and is being organized by original promoter Michael Lang.