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2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Amazon says removal of gift cards from NY stores was a ‘test’
COLONIE — In early July, Amazon quietly pulled its popular gift cards from the shelves of New York retailers. The move was a bit of a surprise for shoppers at Capital Region grocery and drug stores where the cards were commonly sold along with other gift cards. People often purchase the cards as a convenient way to give a family member a quick birthday present or to thank someone.
NYS: New measures to prevent drowning
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– As summer winds down, two new bills were signed into law to help prevent drownings throughout New York State. One will now require the state department of health to have outreach programs teaching the public about fatal and non-fatal drownings and how to prevent them. “It will basically take drowning, which is […]
Help One Central New York Preschool Rebuild- Donations Needed
Apple Tree Preschool of Whitesboro needs your help. They are currently facing the challenge of starting over and are asking for community support to help. Apple Tree Preschool Inc has officially become an independent nonprofit organization. That means they are continuing to serve local families with their schooling. The preschool has been known for many years preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
House of the Week: Designed to be 'open and airy,' this Syracuse home has over 8,200 square feet of space
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – For his first house, James Ranalli went big. Finished in 2015, Ranalli used all his skills, honed from his background in commercial real estate, to design the 8,284 square foot masterpiece at 217 Danbury Drive in Syracuse. His wife, Heather, “helped immensely” with the interior design...
T-Boz Gives Health Update And Shares Details On Recent Medical Emergency: “What Happened To Me Can Happen To Anyone”
T-Boz is opening up about her recent medical scare, detailing the circumstances that led to the cancellation of TLC’s tour shows. As previously reported, Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins experienced a medical emergency just before the group’s scheduled performance on August 23 at the New York State Fair. An official statement from TLC explained, “Shortly after arriving ... Read more
Cool start to Labor Day weekend means plenty of room at the beach on the Jersey Shore
Many people in our area are already taking advantage of the long Labor Day weekend before kids go back to school and summer unofficially wraps up.The good news is that this year's getaway is cheaper if you're driving. AAA says average gas prices are hovering around $3.35 a gallon, the lowest since 2021.Gas is the cheapest in New Jersey at $3.23 a gallon, Connecticut's average is $3.38 a gallon, and New York is the most expensive at $3.48 a gallon.The one thing that makes the Jersey Shore attractive is the great weather.Friday was a jacket day for visitors and that...
Central New York school district howls with new nickname, logo
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Indian River athletic teams will now be known as the Wolves. The school district approved that change across the board on Thursday night, moving on from the Warriors. The nickname and new logo will be gradually integrated across all district materials, from its website and social media to uniforms and signage.
Candidate for Plattsburgh Common Council charged with DWI
The only candidate in Plattsburgh’s Ward 6 common council race was arrested for drunk driving last week. The Plattsburgh Press Republican reports that Amy Collin was stopped by Plattsburgh Police on August 22nd and a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of .10-percent. The Democrat said she had three drinks at a local bar before leaving to visit a friend. She faces charges of driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood alcohol level exceeding .08 percent and failure to signal.
Development Authority reappoints Farone as Executive Director
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Development Authority of the North Country has reappointed Carl E. Farone, Jr. as the Executive Director by the organization’s Board of Directors. Farone has been with the organization for 25 years. He was appointed executive director in July 2020. He held the roles of Deputy Executive Director and Chief Fiscal Officer before serving […]
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
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