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Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
Make-A-Wish Powerboat Rides ‘Another Act Of Kindness’ At 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run
The executive director of Make-A-Wish of Central New York, Diane Kuppermann radiates gratitude and positivity—at least every time I’ve spoken with her during the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run in Clayton, N.Y. Kuppermann has been with the organization for more than 30 years and she’s a true professional in the non-profit world. But heading up the local Make-A-Wish chapter and representing it in the public eye isn’t just a job she does exceptionally well. It’s a calling.
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Man who avoids murder conviction admits in court he killed Syracuse man
Syracuse, N.Y. – Since his 2018 murder conviction, Hamza Muhammad has maintained his innocence in the murder of 22-year-old John White III. During Muhammad’s retrial in June, he took a deal that dropped the murder charge. He instead pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Man charged with arson in Massena fire knew people were inside the apartment, documents show
MASSENA, New York (WWNY) - The man who allegedly set a fire in Massena on Wednesday knew someone was inside the apartment where the fire started. One person was found dead after the fire. Court papers say 33-year-old Darren Kelley knew two people were inside apartment four at 196 Center...
N.Y. weather: Here’s what August long-range forecast shows for heat, rain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York gets hot in August; that’s no surprise. However, the latest monthly outlook from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures will exceed the average warmth anticipated for the summer month. In fact, the vast majority of the...
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
State Assemblyman joins stakeholders in appeal of proposed prohibition of HFC refrigerants
As the New York State DEC is expected to release changes to regulations to prohibit the use of a common refrigerant in most refrigerators and air conditioners, one local state lawmakers is warning that this would come at a great cost. More from WBEN:
State Senator Tom O’Mara welcomes Merle John Tobias into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Hornell native is a Cold War and Persian Gulf War veteran. Angelica, N.Y., July 19—During yesterday’s annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
CRITICALLY LOW: NY Blood Center issues urgent call for Type O blood donations
Summer months are a challenging time for the blood supply, but with the inventory at a lower level than at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York Blood Center has issued an urgent call for donations of particularly Type O blood.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Tryouts coming soon for Lake Effect Storm club lacrosse team
ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - The Lake Effect Storm are holding tryouts Wednesday, July 24, for girls graduating from 2026 through 2032. That covers a wide range of age groups. “Our club is looking for players who are interested in the travel club scene entering third and fourth grade,” said Jen Williams, who runs the club lacrosse organization. “We’re trying to provide opportunities outside their scholastic program so that we can get them a little extra time and a little extra exposure with other players from other teams and other counties in our area. And certainly, we have some kids from Canada that come down and play, but it really is open to anybody, but you have to be within travel distance and be able to commit with your family and financially as well.”
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
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