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NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Three in critical condition after car hits buggy in Deerfield
DEERFIELD — Three young people — two teenagers and a child — are in critical condition after their horse-drawn buggy was struck by a car on Route 12 Monday evening, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said Chase J. Brewer, 20, of Mohawk,...
Dakosty Hires Two Quality Control Coaches
HAMILTON — Fred '50 and Marilyn Dunlap Head Football Coach Stan Dakosty announced the hiring of Brady Thompson and Brandon Williams as the defensive and offensive quality control coaches, respectively, for the upcoming 2024 season. "We're excited to welcome Coach Thompson and Coach Williams, they are two talented coaches...
Mount Upton man arrested for Butternuts accident
BUTTERNUTS, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Chenango County man was arrested by New York State police for intentionally striking a vehicle in the town of Butternuts on Monday, July 22. Troopers were called to County Route 18 and State Highway 51 in the town of Butternuts at approximately 8 pm...
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
Another Bear Spotted in Residential Neighborhood in Utica
It is not uncommon in Central New York to see wildlife in the streets of a residential neighborhood every once in a while, but it seems lately bear sightings have been on the rise. I don't know whether it is the same bear or the same couple bears wandering neighborhoods...
Business relief fund in Rome booms with donations following tornado destruction
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — After a tornado blew through Rome last week, the Copper City is trying to get back on its feet. “We still have a big uphill climb. And we need people to remember that we are not out of the woods,” said Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan during his press conference Monday afternoon, July 22.
Locomotive jumps the track at Griffiss Park in Rome
ROME — No one was injured when a locomotive jumped the tracks due to a mechanical malfunction at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park Monday afternoon, according to the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern Railroad. "The locomotive, it split the switch," said Superintendent Jeff Collins. "Basically trying to go down...
Santa for Seniors in July Helping Elderly Who Lost Rome Home in Tornado
Santa for Seniors makes sure our elderly population is not forgotten during the holidays in Central New York. After a vicious round of tornadoes, they need help more than ever. Georgian Arms was directly hit by an EF2 tornado in Rome and the building is now deemed unlivable. Seniors from...
National Weather Service Confirms Another EF-1 Tornado in Central New York
The National Weather Service says yet another twister touched down in Central New York last week, which ripped the roof off a mobile home, lifted a car that had people caught inside and turned broken branches into missiles that "impaled the ground." Since last Tuesday's severe weather outbreak, the NWS...
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Company news: Stephanie Grandjean, Katie Lemery-White promoted by Contact
Contact Community Services announced two promotions. Stephanie Grandjean has been promoted to division director of crisis services. Joining Contact in September 2013, she has played a significant role in supporting the operational and financial aspects of several key programs including 988, 211, Crisis Connect, and 911 co-location. She is a certified instructor in mental health and suicide prevention programs. A Syracuse University alumna, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health at Eastern Washington University. She also serves as vice president of the board of directors for Cazenovia Children’s House. >> Send us your company’s news about People in Motion.
MTA nixes elevators at NYC subway station where woman died carrying stroller on stairs
Dontaysia Turner visits the exact spot where her cousin Malaysia Goodson died after falling down a set of subway stairs five years ago. Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing pause forced the MTA to cut 23 subway accessibility projects, including one at the station where the 2019 tragedy in Midtown happened. [ more › ]
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