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Big Scoop: Ice Cream Giant Plans $425M New York Expansion
Trucking companies can anticipate new opportunities as Wells Enterprises invests $425 million to expand its New York plant. Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states. . To subscribe to Transport Topics, visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/tt-subscribe.html.
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to fit that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
31 Years Ago Sara Anne Wood Disappeared, Search Continues Today
August 18th marks a solemn anniversary in Central New York. It's the tragic day 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood disappeared from a rural road near her Frankfort home. 31 years ago, on August 18, 1993, Sara vanished while riding her bike home from bible school at Norwich Corners Church on Roberts Road. Her abductor, Lewis S. Lent Jr. eventually confessed to kidnapping and murdering Sara while in custody for another child crime. He's currently serving a life sentence without parole.
Thousands flock to Clinton Art & Music Festival
CLINTON — Cleary, sunny skies greeted the thousands of people who paid a visit to the Clinton village square on Saturday for the annual Art & Music Festival, a day-long celebration of the beauty of the area, according to coordinator Molly Marris. "It's just a great celebration of our...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measure
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge said Friday he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights, dealing a blow to Democrats who pushed for the change. The decision from Judge David A. Weinstein came in a lawsuit over the language that voters will see on ballots this November explaining what the proposed Equal Rights Amendment would do if passed. Democrats wanted the state Board of Elections to include the words “ abortion ” and “LGBT,” arguing that they would make the amendment’s purpose clearer to voters. Supporters of the measure said it would protect abortion access by expanding the state’s antidiscrimination protections. But Weinstein said he was reluctant to declare that the amendment would protect abortion rights.
Cuomo Bridge builders fire back, defend work and accuse Thruway of refusing to pay debt
The New York State Thruway Authority would rather throw money at lawyers than pay its debts, the consortium that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge charged today. The day after the Thruway Authority sued Tappan Zee Constructors for breach of contract, claiming parts on the Westchester-to-Rockland span need to be retrofitted, the...
Three medical helicopters needed for fiery car crash in Upstate NY
The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. Three LifeNet helicopters responded Friday to the scene of a traffic collision in which both vehicles caught fire and left a 6-year-old boy with serious injuries. At about 1:23 p.m., State Police at Richfield Springs and numerous fire personnel and EMS responded to the area...
Kenny Gates tracks down an 8th Fonda title
The goal, at least 30-some years ago, was simply to win a stock car race at “The Track of Champions.”. Way back then, racing his way to Fonda Speedway’s victory lane was all West Winfield’s Kenny Gates, a dairy farm boy with a need for speed, really wanted to do.
Loomis Gang Country Tour Sold Out, Summer Festival Still On in Waterville
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Although the much-anticipated Loomis Gang Country Tour is sold out, the Waterville Historical Society is still hosting a Summer Festival. Have you ever wondered how the Loomis Gang, a local family of outlaws from the 1800s, earned their reputation?. The Waterville Historical Society is hosting a sold-out...
Comachos wins title in popular and longstanding Utica Muny Softball League
UTICA — The Muny Softball League is a cornerstone of Utica among the Utica Zoo, the Valley View Golf Course, and the Boilermaker Road Race. That’s how it was likened by Harry Dorsagno, USA Softball of NY Player Representative.
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