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Update: Vestal PD assisted ICE in Peruvian gang leader arrest
VESTAL, NY (WIVT/WBGH) — New information regarding the arrest of the reputed Peruvian gang leader, Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, has been obtained by News 34. Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” was arrested Wednesday, August 14, at around 8:20 p.m. according to Vestal Police. While previous reporting claimed Torres-Navarro and his girlfriend Mishelle Sol Ivanna Ortíz Ubillús were […]
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
Endicott Little Italy Farmers Market's Children's Night
Local vendors and companies were at Endicott's Little Italy farmers' market, handing out school necessities to families free of charge. There were free school supplies, interactive activities, like arts and crafts, and live music. The event, sponsored by Visions Credit Union, George f. Johnson library, and new life church was...
Spend Time with Benjamin Franklin
Seats are available in both sections of Benjamin Franklin and the American Dream: An Inquiry into Our Founding Values (ICSM-10800):. Sec. 03: TR 8:00 AM, Smiddy 115 (CRN 20047) Sec. 04: TR 9:25 AM, Smiddy 115 (CRN 20048) This Ithaca Seminar in Writing explores the life, career, and legacy of...
Parade on Saturday will celebrate Kyle Dake’s Olympic bronze medal
Lansing High School and Cornell University graduate Kyle Dake earned his second bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris last week, and his hometown will hold a parade followed by a meet-and-greet on Saturday, starting at about 3pm. “The parade will begin at the Lansing Town Hall, loop around...
First look inside flooded Jasper-Troupsburg High School
JASPER, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News got a look inside the Jasper-Troupsburg High School after it got hit by flooding for the second time in three years. In 2021, the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred devastated the property as mud and debris rushed into the first floor. The school has been closed since. About 200 […]
'Who Let the Dogs Out?' adoption event in Rochester will feature live music, bar crawl
Rochester, N.Y.— The City of Rochester Animal Services is teaming up with the Verona Street Animal Society for the inaugural "Who Let the Dogs Out?" benefit event. It will feature live music, a bar crawl, a variety of local vendors, and of course, some adorable dogs up for adoption.
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
Webster dance studio owner fights to reclaim Facebook page hijacked by hacker posting explicit content
WEBSTER, N.Y. – Denise Baller, owner of Dancing with Denise studios in Webster, is struggling to get her hijacked Facebook page taken down or recovered after it was hacked just before her big dance recitals in May. “And the next thing I knew the green monster was on my...
Mathew McCarthy running for Steuben County and Family Court Judge position
Acting Steuben County and Family Court Judge Mathew K. McCarthy recently announced his intention to run for that seat in the upcoming November election. McCarthy, also a Corning City Court Judge for the past 10 years, said he has presided over thousands of criminal and family court cases, the same types of...
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
Patchogue native elected president of New York’s Firefighters Assoc.
Greater Patchogue coverage is funded in part by New Village at Patchogue, open-concept rental residences with sleek contemporary design. Click here for a tour. Veteran firefighter Eugene “Gene” Perry, a longtime Patchogue resident and member of the Patchogue Fire Department, has been elected as the president of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY).
Binghamton Prepares for 9th Annual Porchfest
Binghamton is preparing for the 9th annual Porchfest next weekend. The music-infested event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 25th from noon to 7 p.m. This year's festival features 140 local and regional bands performing at 63 locations. The musicians will be performing a variety of music, including folk, rock, hip-hop, jazz, opera, heavy metal, country, blues, world music, and punk.
Two Oneonta, New York Residents Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the defendants listed below following an investigation into reported drug possession at a residence in the Town of Oneonta. Deputies had initially responded to the residence in an attempt to locate an individual wanted for unrelated charges. While on the scene, deputies discovered that John Nack was in possession of over ten grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Rain, storms expected in Binghamton area this weekend: Here's the outlook
If you plan on heading out this weekend in Binghamton, be sure to grab an umbrella and raincoat. The countdown to fall temperatures is just over a month away, but summer heat remains in the days to come. According to the National Weather Service, the Southern Tier can expect rainy wet conditions until Monday night. Friday is expected to see a high of 83 degrees, 73 degrees on Saturday and a high of 72 degrees on...
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