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New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Meet Jax, WENY's Pet of the Week!
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Meet Jax, WENY’s Pet of the Week from the Pawz and Purrz Animal Rescue. Jax is four months old and is a Jack Russell Terrier that entered the shelter at just seven weeks old. Brenda Boynton says he is very active despite his latest diagnosis from the vet.
Victims identified in fatal two-car I-86 crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — New York State Police provided an update Monday morning and released the names of three victims who died in a two-car crash on Interstate 86 on Friday. According to state police, 36-year-old Steven A. Mallory, of Horseheads, 18-year-old Colin J. Ferrell, and 44-year-old Tiffany L. Ferrell both of Endicott, were pronounced […]
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
148th Troy Fair underway in Bradford County
TROY, Pa. — Food, animals, rides, it could only mean one thing: the 148th Troy Fair is underway in Bradford County. There is a little something for everyone at the fairgrounds. "We got a new Transformer car; we got a drone show tonight and tomorrow night, which is new...
Towanda man convicted on Arson charge
TOWANDA, PA. (WENY) -- Robert Devine, a 62-year-old man from Towanda will serve at least 21 months in prison after being convicted of arson. According to the Bradford County District Attorney, Devine started a fire on August 2023 that placed his home and his neighbor's homes at risk. "The fire...
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Seneca and Tompkins counties Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:50 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Seneca and Tompkins counties. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:50 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Montour...
Missing dementia patient found safe in Ithaca woods
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – An Ithaca woman with dementia is safe after getting lost in the woods overnight. Tompkins County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a vulnerable missing 69-year-old on Winston Drive around 9 a.m. on Sunday. A concerned neighbor made the call and assisted authorities with information from a Wi-Fi tracker. The tracker last placed the woman walking into a wooded area on Meadowlark Drive around 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Newfield Old Home Days: More than a century of family fun
NEWFIELD, NY (CortacaToday) — On July 26th and 27th, the Newfield Old Home Days will be taking place on the Newfield Central School grounds to continue the tradition of low cost, high quality community fun. Believed to be started as a church picnic in the late 1800s, the Newfield...
WellNow Urgent Care opens new facility in Cortland
CORTLAND, N.Y. — A new WellNow Urgent Care location is now open in Cortland. The full-service urgent care center will provide evaluation and treatment for a full range of non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, as well as occupational medicine services. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, patients can walk in or, if preferred, reserve a time online.
Newfield Superintendent to Retire at End of Next School Year
On Thursday, July 11, Newfield’s board of education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Eric Hartz effective June 30, 2025. Hartz has served as the district's superintendent since 2020, after joining the district as a middle school principal and working his way up to assuming the superintendency. Hartz’ time at...
Police: Naked Bath man on drugs arrested after disturbance
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – A Bath man was arrested last week in connection to a disturbance that took place in the Village of Bath. According to the Bath Police Department, Shaun Haynes, 25, was arrested on Friday, July 19, for disorderly conduct, which is a violation of New York State penal law. Police say they […]
Hornell native John Tobias enters Veterans Hall of Fame. Why his service stands out.
Hornell native Merle John Tobias, a U.S. Army veteran who has served countless others through his work at the Bath VA Medical Center, recently added another distinction to his resume. New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Famer. ...
3 Rochester businesses win prizes from regional competition
For Tiffany Gray, hairstyling has been a part of her life since she was a little girl. After obtaining her license, she started working in an in-home studio before securing a position at a salon. Remarkably, within two years of earning her license, Gray opened her own shop. Phli Divas...
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