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‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
"23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party in Geneva"
The Dove in Geneva, New York, is hosting the 23rd Annual Cruisin' Night & Block Party on Friday, the 26th of 2024. Folksinger Trevor Donlon will perform from 6 to 8 pm. Attendees can also get their own removable tattoo at the event. This community gathering will feature music, art, classic cars, and is promised to be a fun evening for friends and family. The event supports The Dove Block Project and aims to keep all programs and workshops free. The organizers encourage non-members to consider joining to further support the community. The event is tagged with #CruisinNight2024, #GenevaDowntown, #TheDoveBlock, #CommunityEvent, #LiveMusic, #ClassicCars, #ArthurDove, #TrevorDonlon, and #FamilyFun.
Suspended Pa. state trooper seeks to have vehicular homicide verdict vacated
WELLSBORO—The suspended state trooper citing juror misconduct wants a judge to vacate his vehicular homicide guilty verdict stemming from a Tioga County accident that resulted in the death of a teacher and mother of three. In a motion filed Monday in county court, Michael J. Brown, 36, of Troy,...
Free rabies clinic coming up in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) — If you’ve been meaning to get your pet vaccinated against rabies, now’s the time. The Chemung County Health Department is holding a free rabies clinic in the Town of Chemung between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Pet owners who register in advance through Chemung County’s website can […]
2024 U-E Grad, Mom Killed in Head-On Crash on Interstate 86
An Endwell woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 86 as they were returning from a college orientation visit. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the town of Chemung. According to a state police news release, a westbound Nissan...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
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