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NY elected officials condemn political violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York elected officials on both side of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The overarching theme— despite differing political opinions, violence is never the answer. When it comes to safety, Govenor Kathy Hochul said New York State is monitoring social media for threats of retaliation. “The […]
Babies R Us makes its return. Where you'll be able to find them in NY
Babies R Us is making a comeback later this year as 25 Kohl's locations throughout New York will house shops filled with baby essentials. Kohl's announced a partnership with WHP Global, the parent company of Babies R Us, in March to bring "baby gear, furniture, activity and more" to its stores by the fall of 2024.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul warns it could feel like 100 degrees or more this week
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers of the impending heat that is set to blanket the state once again. A heat advisory has again been declared for New York City, as well as Long Island, the Mid-Hudson, Mohawk Valley, the Southern Tier and the Capital regions, a written statement said, as temperatures reach “feel-like levels” in the 95-to-104-degree range today and tomorrow.
Popular Movie Company Shutting Down 300 New York Locations
A big name in movies has announced that they are closing 24,000 locations including 300 in New York and 15+ in the Hudson Valley. Earlier this month we told you the DVD movie rental company Redbox which is owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, had officially filed for bankruptcy protection after experiencing significant financial issues including being unable to meet payroll and an inability to pay employees health insurance.
Big Lots Faces Survival Challenges: Are Binghamton and Vestal at Risk?
Recent news has indicated that Big Lots, the Columbus, Ohio-based retail chain, is facing significant challenges and will be closing several store locations. The company's survival is now in question as they plan to close more stores than they will open in 2024, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development raises concerns for local communities, including Broome County where one of these stores is located.
Sidney Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash
A Sidney man has passed away after a motorcycle crash in the Town of Colchester. According to the Town of Colchester Police Department, police responded to a motorcycle crash on East Trout Brook Road on July 6th. Police say the motorcycle was found in trees off the southbound lane of traffic and the operator, 45-year-old Larry Plows, was found down an embankment with serious head and internal injuries.
Marathon Man Arrested For DWI After Traffic Stop in Cortlandville
Early Saturday morning around 12:45, a traffic stop was conducted on Saunders Road in Cortlandville by an officer with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office for a vehicle with multiple traffic violations. During an investigation with the driver, identified as 26 year old Matthew G. Tebbe of Marathon, it was...
Leor Kweller, former defendant in Colonial case, files Notice of Claim alleging civil rights violations
Last summer, a Broome County judge dismissed all criminal charges against Leor Kweller, whose 2022 arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault shook the Binghamton community. Now, Kweller and his legal team have filed a Notice of Claim, a document that is a prerequisite to initiating civil claims against...
Alec Baldwin seen grinning from ear to ear after breaking down in court when Rust case was dismissed
Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges were dismissed with prejudice on Friday. A day after the charges were dismissed, the actor was seen all smiles with his family
Update: Missing Girl From Oneonta New York Located Safe
***UPDATE*** Great news! The missing person has been found safe and sound!. If you have any information about the missing person in Oneonta, please reach out to her father, Scott Thorn, or the Oneonta Police Department. It’s crucial to spread the word, so please share this message wherever possible.
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Head-On Crash
State Police says that they are continuing to investigate a fatal three-way crash that claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man Thursday. The victim wasn't even involved in the initial crash either, according to a preliminary report. However, the impact from the first collision subsequently sent a semi-truck into the opposite lane, which then struck the victim's vehicle, says offcials.
New York State Police Seek Your Help Identifying These 2, Accused of Stealing From an Upstate Farm Stand
Take the road less traveled. Sure the New York State Thruway will get you from point A to point B quickly but think of all you will miss along the way. The small town charm of Main Street or perhaps the roadside farm stand where you can buy fresh goods from local farmers. Just don't be these guys.
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