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Bail set at $400K for one sister accused of arson that killed 5-year-old
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — One of the sisters accused of setting a house fire on Portland Avenue, which killed a 5-year-old boy, had her bail set in court. Taquida Hendrix, 31, was arraigned on Monday and applied for bail. A judge set the bail at $400,000 with $800,000 bond and $1.2 million partial. Her sister, 21-year-old Tiakalya Hendrix, was already arraigned and didn’t apply for bail.
Company news: Oswego Hospital appoints Dr. Michael Alcasid and Dr. David Bass as 2024-25 leaders
The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025. Dr. Michael Alcasid was appointed president. For the past 26 years, Dr. Alcasid has worked at Oswego Hospital. In 1998 he started as a staff physician while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008 he transitioned to being a hospitalist, a position he’s held ever since. Dr. Alcasid has held various leadership positions. As the newly elected president of the medical staff, he will also serve as chair of the medical executive committee and as a member of the Oswego Health board of directors. In this role, he is responsible for communicating and representing the opinions and concerns of the medical staff and its members on organizational and specific matters affecting hospital operations to the board. He will also oversee compliance on the part of the medical staff with the procedural safeguards and rights of its members in all stages of the hospital’s credentialing process.
Nice Tuesday, but severe is coming
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Tuesday looks amazing! Beautiful skies, wonderful mild conditions, and overall pretty darn great. However, our trough will get booted out of the way by an area of low pressure and as it shifts to the northeast tomorrow we should expect more toughing across part of Canada. This will result in a […]
Horseheads fishermen win state crowns at Bassmaster Classic
SYRACUSE (WETM) – Some talented fishermen brought home top honors in the state this past week. Four area Horseheads fisherman earned first place in the annual Bassmaster NY State Junior & High School Classic event held at Onondaga Lake in Syracuse. In the high school division, Beckett Kraft and Grant Edwards won for Horseheads High […]
Orthodox Jewish Passengers On United Airlines Flight Say They Were Subjected to Antisemitic Mistreatment By Gate Agents
A family of Orthodox Jews who were traveling with United Airlines from Newark to Tel Aviv claim they were subjected to antisemitic mistreatment by gate agents who shamed and embarrassed them in front of other passengers as they went to board their flight. The alleged incident occurred in May 2023,...
Avon vs. Canton McKinley Week 2 football preview
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Avon’s opening gauntlet continues with a visit from Canton McKinley, which should further test the Eagles’ defensive front after their Week 1 statement to the high school football season. They held down St. Ignatius’ run game to 83 yards in a 42-21 win at...
Ex-Riverhead councilwoman represents eastern Suffolk at Democratic National Convention
Former Riverhead Council Member Catherine Kent represented eastern Suffolk Democrats last week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted the party’s nomination for president. Kent, of Baiting Hollow, returned to New York Friday invigorated and ready to work to elect the Democratic...
City Fire's hot bats dominate Batavia PD in Battle of the Badges at Dwyer Stadium
Batavia PD's softball team could have used somebody to put out the fire at Dwyer Stadium on Sunday, but City Fire was a little busy fanning the flames on the way to a 23-3 victory in the annual Battle of the Badges.In four matches, the boys in blue
Genesee Gene DeWitt Memorial Belongs to Wolf
BATAVIA, NY-Despite a rain-free forecast, the skies had other plans, unleashing a surprise shower that brought racing to a standstill and triggered a 60-minute rain delay. However, the unexpected shower proved to be a blessing in disguise, as the subsequent packing efforts by 65 eager cars transformed the track into a lightning-fast surface. As the night wore on, the action intensified, with a thrilling slate of heats and features kicking off at 7:45 pm and wrapping up precisely at 11:00 pm.
Severe Weather Possible Across New York State
Today will start off with some hot and humid weather but a cold front is expected to bring some unsettled weather with a risk of severe weather tonight and into Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk for severe weather for much of New York State, while there is an elevated risk for severe weather across the Southern Tier.
New York Supermarket To Stop Tobacco Sales Before Massive Closures
A popular supermarket in New York State, that just announced massive closures, is saying goodbye to cigarettes. On Monday, Stop & Shop confirmed it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. Stop & Shop Announces Plans to Stop Selling Tobacco Products In New York. Stop...
Assemblywoman Rozic hosts successful family fun day in Fresh Meadows
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic welcomed hundreds of community members to Cunningham Park on Sunday, Aug. 25, for her annual Family Fun Day. Rozic represents New York’s 25th State Assembly district, which includes...
Day 7 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Tuesday is Fire, Rescue & EMS Day and Beef Day at the Great New York State Fair. Active or retired members of fire departments, emergency services or EMS organizations are admitted free on Tuesday. A ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Horticulture Building at 11 a.m. to honor those who keep us safe and the Fire, Rescue & EMS Day Parade steps off from the back of the Exposition Center at 6 p.m.
NY weather update: Heat advisory for part of New York until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 3:55 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Heat index values of 95 to 101 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
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