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Josh Rawitch – President, National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
Josh Rawitch President, National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum joins OC to recap hall of fame weekend in Cooperstown, NY. They chat about how Josh and his team prioritizes artifacts, Dale Murphy, Joe Mauer and much more.
Syracuse residents can now buy a second trash cart from city if one isn't enough
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the 96-gallon trash cart Syracuse households received last year isn’t big enough, residents will soon be able to get a second container. But unlike the first round of carts the city delivered to 32,400 properties, the second ones won’t be free. Residents will have to pay $75 to cover the cost of the additional can.
50-Year-Old Man Identified as Homeless Confesses to Stabbing Another Person on Trail in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Officers from the Herkimer Police Department responded to a trail at the end of Kings Road early Sunday morning for reports of a stabbing at the Point. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. "Dispatchers advised officers that the victim would be yelling as he was quite a...
Ilion's Duofold building suffers partial collapse
ILION — Public safety officials from Ilion were dispatched to the vacant Duofold complex at 7 Spruce St. last week for a possible building collapse. After the arrival of officials from Ilion’s fire and police departments, as well as the mayor’s office, at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, it was determined that a partial collapse of the west-end structure of the complex had occurred. The structure, officials say, had collapsed and pulled away from the connected building, leaving the far west portion of the building still standing. Officials also noted that a debris field was spread across the entire south side of the building, with the largest pile of debris remaining in the vicinity of the collapse.
Mexican restaurant that moved into former Kirby's space is now open
A Mexican restaurant chain based in Ohio has opened a location in the former Kirby’s space in Westvale Plaza. Plaza Grande Cocina Mexicana & Cantina opened in the past few days. Kirby’s closed its doors at 2112 W. Genesee St. in Westvale in October 2022, soon after the Kirby’s restaurant in Fayetteville closed.
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
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.
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Man With History Of Stalking & Harassing Young Girls Seen In Central New York
An urgent warning after a man with a history of stalking was seen harassing a number of underage girls in Central New York. Kayleigh Burgess, the assistant manager from the Planet Fitness in Rome said a guy was harassing her and numerous other girls at the gym. "He told me I caught his attention because of my birth year on my necklace which makes me 26 years younger than him."
$2.9M awarded to Oishei Children's Hospital for youth suicide prevention
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that John R. Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo would be awarded $2.9 million in suicide prevention services for at-risk youth. The award is part of Hochul’s $15 million fund to develop suicide prevention services and an effort for historically underserved, LGBTQ+, as...
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County; 17th to hit Upstate New York
Annsville, N.Y. — Another tornado has been confirmed to have hit Oneida County as severe thunderstorms swept through the region last Tuesday, officials said. The National Weather Service on Monday announced the new tornado after they surveyed ground damage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
A Tradition Since 1888: Boonville-Oneida County Fair Kicks Off This Tuesday
It's that time of year once again as the Oneida County Fair season kicks off in Boonville. A Tradition Since 1888: Boonville-Oneida County Fair Kicks Off This Tuesday. It's that time of year once again as the Oneida County Fair season kicks off in Boonville.
Warren Haynes Band to play Syracuse concert with new lineup
The Warren Haynes Band is coming to Syracuse on their “Million Voices Whisper” tour dates. Warren Haynes and his namesake band will perform at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on Thursday, Oct. 10. No opening act has been named for the concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. If...
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