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SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
ATF and NSSF Offer $5,000 Reward for Information on Recent Firearms Burglaries
(WNY News Now) – SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), alongside the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has launched a significant reward initiative following a series of firearm thefts from federal firearms licensees in upstate New York. The combined effort aims to incentivize information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these criminal acts.
DOS: Consumer Protection warns elders of financial scams
The New York Department of State's Consumer Protections division is highlighting ways older adults can spot financial scams as the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center finds investment scams to be the top crime type in 2023.
When does school begin in NNY?
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – School for students in Northern New York is almost upon us. A number of schools in the north country will get right to work on Tuesday, September 3. However, a number of schools will begin the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5. Here’s a list of […]
Exotic Meat Illegally Sold In New York State, Store Charged
Authorities from New York State went "undercover" and found exotic meat illegally for sale inside a specialty meat shop. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the unlawful sale of crocodile meat in its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." The most recent report also highlighted that forest...
New York political leaders take center stage at DNC's first night
NEW YORK - The first night of the Democratic National Convention was a big one for New York's political leaders. As President Joe Biden delivered what was likely one of the last major speeches of his political career, members of the New York delegation threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, while attacking another New York native - former President Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton at the DNCNew York's Democratic stars who spoke on the first night of the convention included 2016 party nominee Hillary Clinton. "Together we put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling and tonight, tonight so...
Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Someone in New York got lucky last night with the Powerball drawing. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning ticket was sold in the state from Monday Night's Powerball drawing. The ticket took home the 3rd place prize of $50,000 after it matched four out of...
These Capital Region schools are going phone-free
Several school districts in the Capital Region are changing their policies to restrict cell phones for students during the school day. As many districts have said, this will allow for a more focused, educational experience in the classroom.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: August 12-16
These are the inspections from August 12 to 16 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects
The rate increase, National Grid argues, is necessary for maintaining service as safe and reliable for customers. But environmentalists question adding gas hookups and revamping the system when New York is supposed to be phasing out polluting fossil fuels, as mandated by the state’s landmark climate law. Shauria Rivera...
Sting operation for flavored tobacco vapes
Flavored tobacco vapes were outlawed in New York back in 2020. So, why are New Yorkers still able to get the vapes? NEWS 10 goes on a sting operation with one Capital Region Sheriff’s office to learn more about the efforts that are being taken there.
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