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Daring Rescue: Many Saved After Multiple Boats Overturn In Upstate New York
Six people boating in an Upstate New York River were injured when multiple boats overturned and saved miles away. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed in its " DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review" that Forest Ranger saved six people from a river. The weekly report highlights recent statewide forest ranger action.
State of Emergency Issued For All Of New York State
A statewide State of Emergency is in effect for New York. Officials warn of the chance of "possible tornado touchdowns across the state." Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the State of Emergency around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Statewide State of Emergency Issued For New York. "I have declared a...
Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
It’s Thursday so I’ll be looking at some of what Ithaca’s got going on this weekend later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love with other readers this Friday. Click here to sign up for more daily briefings from the Ithaca Journal.
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Woman seriously injured in crash involving car and tractor-trailer in Avon
Avon, N.Y. — A woman has serious injuries after a crash Tuesday morning in Livingston County. New York State Police responded to a report of a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer shortly before 11 a.m. at the intersection of Sutton and Lakeville roads in Avon. Police said...
Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University! If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out. Dates and Times The training camp will be at […]
New leadership at Bampa’s House, Corning comfort care home. What to know about transition.
Bampa’s House, a non-profit critical resource that has served 100 residents since opening in September 2020, recently welcomed new leadership. After serving as board president for nine years, Joan Wilson will step down in January 2025. Wilson, a founding board member who led the charge in getting Bampa's House established as a non-profit organization, has served as board president since the organization’s inception.
Hail damaged your car and house: What to expect from insurance
After hail of all shapes and sizes accompanied ravaging storms that blew through the Rochester region Monday, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles, you may be wondering what your homeowners and car insurance will cover when it comes to hail-related damage. It depends on a multitude of factors, insurance companies say, including...
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Heading To Dierks At SPAC? Get Hired With NYS Law Enforcement
If you are heading to the Dierks Bentley show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center tonight (Thursday, July 18th) you will not only see an amazing country show, but you could apply for one of the many jobs offered through New York State law enforcement. If you are interested in a...
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Voting Opens for Retired N.Y. Racehorse of the Year
Voted on by the fans, the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Wednesday release. Casting a ballot will be open to the...
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