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Proposal for a Chick-fil-A at a busy Onondaga County intersection is dead
Clay, NY - Chick-fil-A has withdrawn its proposal to build a restaurant with a drive-thru at the iconic Sweetheart Corners intersection in North Syracuse and Clay. The Atlanta-based chain wanted to build a 2,800-square-foot restaurant with drive-thru on four parcels at the busy Sweetheart Corners. If you purchase a product...
Jervis Library events for Aug. 19 to 23
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced their upcoming daily events for the week of Aug. 19. • Monday, Aug. 19: 10 a.m. Tai Chi Class; 2:30 p.m. Nature Vibes for teens; 6 p.m. The World’s Most Awkward Library Program.
Tillie's Touch to host school supplies giveaway with fun activities in Minoa Sunday
MINOA, N.Y. — Tillie's Touch is holding its annual school supply giveaway on Sunday. The giveaway will feature face painting, snow cones and other activities, as well as a free backpack filled with school supplies. Participating children can also receive clothes and a free haircut just in time for...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
8/15/2024: Hazy, chance PM Thunderstorms
The latest Storm Tracker forecast from meteorologists Matt Mackie & Kevin Appleby: High pressure centered over the eastern Great Lakes is keeping us dry this morning – though it’s still not the nicest looking start. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains in place overhead. Because the worst of this smoke is higher up in the atmosphere, […]
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
Information Session on Bridge Replacement Project Over Oriskany Boulevard Next Week
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- The New York State Thruway announced that a bridge spanning Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro has reached the end of its service life. It's going to be replaced with a new structure. The bridge was constructed in 1955. Proposed work includes replacing the deck, steel and substructure, as...
Massive Tornado Damage Renders 82 Buildings in Rome Uninhabitable
It's official, roughly 500 structures in Rome need to be repaired or demolished entirely after a tornado ripped through the city last month. It's been nearly a month since an EF-2 tornado devastated the City of Rome, sparking an intense recovery mission involving local, state, and national officials. Due to...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
Disney seeks to dismiss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ subscription. Legal advocate says this is a “horrifying step further” in terms of service contracts. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey) A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of...
What to know about NY high school football as practice starts for 2024 season
Eight months have passed since Whitesboro took the field at the JMA Wireless Dome and competed for a state football championship in December. The Warriors and the rest of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association are back to Square 1 with practice for the 2024 varsity season starting Monday. Adirondack...
State Assemblywoman Monica Wallace, parole officers call for parole law reforms
New York State Assemblymember Monica Wallace is calling for parole law reforms after convicted murderer, Edward Kindt, was accused of violating parole by fleeing from his transitional home. Read more from WBEN:
Two High Speed Chases in Hudson Valley End in Violent Crashes
Hudson Valley police say two separate high-speed chases ended in violent wrecks this weekend. Authorities are still investigating the incidents that took place on Saturday night. While both chases occurred within a half hour of each other, there appears to be no connection between the drivers. Hudson Valley High-Speed Chase...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Saratoga and Washington counties Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are likely. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Fort...
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