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Former Jefferson Co. legislator Barbara Webber passes away
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) -Trailblazing former Jefferson County legislator Barbara Webber has passed away at the age of 92. The former elementary school teacher for two-and-a-half decades in the Carthage School District and first African American woman serve three terms with the Jefferson County Legislature passed away on July 16. She served three terms on the […]
Jefferson Co. man charged for alleged damage to holding cell window
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Jefferson County man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies allege that 26-year-old Dylan Howard is suspected of causing over $1,500 in damages after a July 15 incident. Howard was charged with criminal mischief in the second degree. He […]
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Cameo Agrees To Pay NY $25K For 'Misleading' Promotional Videos
Cameo will pay dozens of states, including New York, for failing to ensure customers knew that promotional videos on its site were actually paid endorsements.Baron App Inc., owner of the popular celebrity-shoutout-ordering website, agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties to 30 states as part of a settl…
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