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New York State fishing record broken with a 15-pound, 14-ounce fish
JEFFERSON COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A new New York State fishing record was set for longnose gar, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. On June 21, Chuck Zimmerman, a native of Hilton in Monroe County, reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. In New York, longnose […]
Lieutenant Governor breaks with Governor over supporting Biden
In a recent letter Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado added to calls for President Biden to step out of the 20204 presidential race after a poor debate performance. This broke with the support the Democratic Party in New York has largely given to the President.
NYS record Longnose Gar caught in Northern Jefferson County
REDWOOD, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Rochester-area man has set a New York State record for catching the biggest Longnose Gar in northern Jefferson County. According the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Hilton native Chuck Zimmerman caught the record-setting fish in Butterfield Lake in the town of Redwood on June 21. The record-setting Longhose Gar weighed […]
Purple Heart recipient and contestant on “The Voice” to play at the NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Are you a fan of “The Voice”? Then maybe you will recognize the newest performance booked for the New York State Fair. Tom Nitti, a former contestant on NBC’s hit talent showcase “The Voice,” will take the stage this summer at The Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court on August […]
Newsmakers: A new Fair Director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Earlier this week, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new New York State Fair Director. The woman of the hour stopped by NewsChannel 9 to talk with Newsmakers host Andrew Donovan about her new role and what will be different at this year’s Fair. Learn more about former Syracuse Parks Commissioner […]
Updated road closure list in Lewis County as of Friday afternoon
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Lewis County officials offered an update on current road closures in the county on Friday afternoon. The county is still dealing with the fallout of Wednesday’s severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The tropical system dumped a ton of rain on the county and caused flooding in a […]
Lowville set one-day preliminary precipitation record on Wednesday
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The National Weather Service in Buffalo said that Lowville set a preliminary precipitation record in a 24-hour period. According to the NWS, Lowville set a preliminary record for rainfall with 6.02 inches at the Lowville Cooperative Station. The recording period was from 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 until 7 a.m. Thursday, […]
Popular pizza brand to take over iconic vacated Gianelli/Dinosaur spot at State Fairgrounds
STATE FAIRGROUNDS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After sitting unused for the last three New York State Fairs, the iconic Chevy Court corner that was the longtime home of Gianelli Sausage and Dinosaur Bar-Be-Que will host a new vendor. “I think we’re going to have to stop calling it the old Dino spot ’cause we’re going to […]
American Red Cross aids one after Lyons Falls blaze
LYONS FALLS, N.Y. (WWTI) – The American Red Cross is assisting one person after a Wednesday afternoon fire. Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to one person after a fire on Shibley Road in Lyons Falls in St. Lawrence County. The Red Cross […]
Naturally Lewis opens donation portal for Lewis County businesses dealing with flood
LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – Naturally Lewis is offering its assistance in helping out Lewis County businesses affected by storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. In an announcement from the organization on Friday, they’ve opened a donation portal to help out Lewis County businesses that are dealing with storm damage. Naturally Lewis said […]
MISSING PERSON: 15-year-old Auburn teen
AUBURN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Auburn Police Department asks for help finding a 15-year-old Kimmora Morris. Morris left Cayuga Centers on July 12, around 1:04 a.m., and has not returned. Police say Morris is 5’05” tall and weighs around 98 pounds. They also say Morris is known to have connections to the Syracuse-area. The public […]
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in Port Leyden
PORT LEYDEN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A winning Take 5 ticket was sold on Thursday, July 11 in Port Leyden. The winning ticket that earned a prize of $11,356.50 was sold at Cliff’s Local Market at 3205 State Route 12 in Port Leyden. Winning tickets for the Thursday drawing were also sold in Brooklyn and Manhattan. […]
Lowville Academy superintendent thanks community and vows rebuild
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – One of the harder-hit areas in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl was Lowville Academy and Central School. School Superintendent Rebecca Dunckel released a statement on the school’s Facebook page and their ParentSquare about the damage to the school from Wednesday’s flooding. “In the late hours of July 10, 2024, our beloved school, […]
St. Lawrence Co. woman facing drug and weapon charges after traffic stop
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 38-year-old Gouverneur woman is facing drug and weapons charges after a Thursday night traffic stop on U.S. Route 11 in the town of Gouverneur. According to the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Liana Meilleur was allegedly in possession of around 300 packets of fentanyl, 26 assorted pills, a gram of […]
Syracuse’s own Ninja Warrior wins World Championship
EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Gabby Licata has been training since she was five years old to be a skilled ninja warrior and just last month she received the highest award in the sport. In June, Gabby won the 2024 Ninja Warrior World Championship for the girls’ 9-10 division. Through her journey in a unique […]
The Conversation: Helping premature babies
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The polo ponies will be playing for a good cause in Skaneateles at the end of July. They will be in a match that raises money for the intensive care unit for premature babies at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse. Carrie Lazarus has a conversation with two generations who are grateful for […]
NYS looking for redevelopment proposals for former Watertown prison site
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State is looking for proposals to help redevelop the site of the former Watertown Correctional Facility. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Friday morning. The state is looking for proposals to help create housing for all income levels at the former site. The main objective is trying to create […]
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