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Ironman champions: Lewis earns women’s title
LAKE PLACID — When Danielle Lewis of Boise, Idaho, started the running portion of the July 21 Ironman Lake Placid more than 10 minutes behind the leader, it seemed like a daunting task for her to catch up. Lewis was up for the task, earning her first full-distance 140.6...
Northern New York man pleads not guilty to murder, grand larceny charges
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A grand jury in Clinton County has indicted a 27-year-old man from northern New York in connection witha homicide that occurred earlier this year. Kevin Kosza is accused of stabbing his girlfriend, 23-year-old Krysten Remy, to death in April. Following the alleged murder, Kosza reportedly attempted to flee to Canada by stealing a car belonging to Remy's father.
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
North Country basketball squad returns home after 'phenomenal' trip to Rucker Park
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A few North Country basketball players now get to tell the tale of playing at a famous outdoor basketball court. “The basketball court itself is phenomenal,” said Caswell McCoy of Saranac. “It looked cool. The design on it, the atmosphere and all the people, the commentator during the games really amped it up for us.”
CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
New York has seen a record breaking number of tornadoes this summer. Video below from NewsChannel 13's Amsterdam camera shows the funnel cloud forming in the skies minutes before a tornado touched down in Broadalbin on Wednesday. Although weak, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 did touch down at...
NWS: Tornado touched down in Broadalbin
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Wednesday in Fulton County. The EF0 touched down in Broadalbin at 4:41 p.m. in the backyard of Cerrero’s Cuts on Route 29. It traveled across the road and impacted a residence on the north side of the highway. It knocked down a few tree limbs and uprooted two limbs, according to NWS.
Man arraigned in sexual assault and murder of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman
A police affidavit said Darren Martell, 23, had recently been living in a camper at a residence near the home of Roberta Martin, whose burned remains were found in a nearby wooded area four days after she was reported missing. Read the story on VTDigger here: Man arraigned in sexual assault and murder of 82-year-old Enosburgh woman.
Drag story hour makes a splash in Bristol
BRISTOL— From a child’s point of view, it might have been that two fairies manifested from a secret garden and made their way to the local library. This is pretty close to what happened in reality. Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer, two local drag queens currently co-directing the Drag Story Hour Vermont Chapter, had launched their 2024 Rural Outreach Program from April to July with the help of the Samara Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. That fund allowed them to read stories to kids at eight rural libraries.
Profiles: Bristol therapist helps heal bodies by listening with her hands
BRISTOL — Shoes off, body laid flat on a treatment table (or not, if you prefer not to), surrounded by warm-toned lights and light green wallpaper. As of May 2024, patients have come to Gail Creeksong craniosacral therapy (CST) at 25 Mountain View St. in Bristol seeking various services.
Multiple charges related to drug trafficking and burglary
At about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Vermont State Police was notified of a burglary at a residence on Pine Street in the town of North Troy. A trooper met with the complainants at the residence and learned a safe was removed and broken into, and a person was cashing stolen checks at a local bank. It was reported more than $30,000 in cash currency was stolen from within the safe. During subsequent investigation, Darin Farley was identified as a suspect, later located, and taken into custody for the felony offense of False Pretenses or Tokens. Farley, 36, of North Troy was transported to the Derby Barracks for processing.
Ti-Alliance awards $31K in career scholarships
TICONDEROGA | The Ticonderoga Revitalization Alliance has announced that it has awarded $31,000 in Skilled Career Training Scholarships to five Ticonderoga High School graduates for the 2024/25 school year. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Ti-Alliance Skilled Career Scholars on their graduation from Ticonderoga High School. Robert O’Neil will be...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
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