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Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of August 23)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through August 23 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Tim Slavik, Aug. 18, on the 136-yard No. 17 hole at Foxfire using a pitching wedge. Witnessed by Ben Slavik. Mike Fischer, Aug. 18, on the 130-yard No. 7 hole at McConnellsville using...
Rome's post-tornado insurance adjustor contract approved
ROME — A new insurance adjustor contract for the city of Rome’s post-tornado claims was approved in a special session of the city’s Board of Estimate and Contract on Thursday, according to city officials. The board approved a contract with Niland Group of Syracuse to serve as...
ORION cuts ribbon in Rome on new tech hangar
ROME — The ORION technology partnership cut the ribbon on their new NTROPEE facility on Thursday, converting one of the airplane hangers at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park into a dedicated work station. The Open Architecture Resilient IoT for Operational Networks (ORION) will test the safety and security...
Attorneys for Buffalo Diocese discussed statewide settlement in May
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Attorneys for the Buffalo Diocese are in discussions about joining the seven other dioceses across New York for a statewide settlement to hundreds of priest sex abuse cases. According to court documents and people closely related to the church’s bankruptcy filing, the pool of money from which the settlement could be […]
Matt McCoy Returns to His Alma-Mater at VVS in Year One to Help Bring the Red Devils Back to Prominence
VERONA, N.Y. -- Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Football has handed off head coaching duties to first-year head coach Matt McCoy. It's a homecoming for McCoy, who played for the Red Devils under former longtime coach Gary Oliver. McCoy spent the last two seasons as the head coach of Oneida Football. The 2014 VVS...
Cowgirl Hanover scores NYSS victory at Vernon
Vernon, NY — Cowgirl Hanover (Doug MacNair) captured the $108,200 New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshmen pacing fillies at Vernon Downs on Friday (August 23). Cowgirl Hanover ($2.80) led to the first quarter in :26.2. Fansville (Matt Kakaley) then took the lead going around the first turn. Cowgirl Hanover reclaimed the lead and was first to the half in :55.2. As they went around the final turn The Last Martini (Jason Bartlett) came first-up to challenge for the lead. Cowgirl Hanover led to three-quarters in 1:25.
Closing of Barneveld bowling alley
BARNEVELD — The closing of the bowling alley in October 2020 was a very sad day. It was around that time we had a meeting of bowling gals to toast Fitz Hardiman, owner of Adirondack Lanes and Diner. Through the years, I enjoyed many Friday fish fries in the...
Honor America Days Parade route changed
ROME — The Honor America Days parade route will make a slight deviation this year due to safety concerns and aftermath demolition work from the July tornado, said committee lead Christopher Destito. The parade used to travel down North James Street to West Embargo Street before making a right...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces additional free fishing day to help New Yorkers ‘get offline, get outside’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Labor Day weekend will kick off with a new free fishing day. The addition of the day — planned for Saturday, Aug. 31 — brings the total number of free fishing days in 2024 to seven. “There is no...
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.
Final Season: Cayo Industrial Escape Room Closing in New York
One of the best escape rooms in Central New York is closing. Cayo Industrial Atrophy Escape Room will soon be no more. Joshua Reale has decided this year will be the last for his mind blowing experience in Rome, New York. Cayo began 18 years ago in an old warehouse...
Cowgirl Hanover scores New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Cowgirl Hanover (Doug MacNair) captured the $108,200 New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for freshmen pacing fillies on Friday at Vernon Downs. Cowgirl Hanover ($2.80) led to the first quarter in :26.2. Fansville (Matt Kakaley) then took the lead going around the first turn. Cowgirl Hanover reclaimed the lead and was first to the half in :55.2. As they went around the final turn The Last Martini (Jason Bartlett) came first-up to challenge for the lead. Cowgirl Hanover led to three-quarters in 1:25.0.
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
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