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Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
Garvey dealership continues cleanup from fire
Garvey Volkswagen continued its cleanup on Wednesday from a strong storm that caused a fire the previous day. High winds knocked down a power line and caused some cars to catch fire at the dealership on Quaker Road in Queensbury. No one was injured. The dealership remained closed as it...
Philadelphia Zoo Announces Birth of Adorable 3-Week-Old Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangutan
It's a happy day in the city of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Zoo has announced the birth of an ultra-rare Sumatran orangutan — a huge moment for this critically endangered species. The 3-week-old made its world debut in a press release the zoo sent out earlier this week. The baby, who ...Continue reading
Jefferson Co. woman charged with threatening people with knife
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 36-year-old Black River woman is facing charges after allegedly threatening three people with a knife on the night of Tuesday, July 16. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that Takaria Jackson allegedly threatening a group of people at a residence on Stone Drive. Sheriff’s Deputies said that Jackson also allegedly threatened […]
Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck
New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data. David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
Spotted Lanternfly identified in the Finger Lakes; grape-growers on alert
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An invasive species that can devastate plants, including grape vines and apple trees, has made its way to the Finger lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that the Spotted Lanternfly was identified in Romulus. The state is asking grape growers, farmers, and the general public to be […]
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In New York
The CDC issued a warning about a virus spreading at historic levels. The CDC issued a "health alert" to notify the public and public health authorities of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections. Dengue Virus Infections Reach Historic Numbers. The CDC confirmed more cases have already been reported...
Join the SpokerRide for its 22nd year
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The SpokerRide bicycle race is coming up later this month. Organizers Jeff Wood and Steve Wood say it’s the 22nd year for the event, which benefits the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life and the Volunteer Transportation Center. Watch the video for their...
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
Some Samaritan services & appointments canceled until noon Friday due to internet issues
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Samaritan Medical Center, the Walker Center for Cancer Care, and some community-based services were experiencing computer systems issues Friday morning. Some patient appointments will be limited and rescheduled. Samaritan officials expect to have most services up and running by around noon. Most scheduled appointments at...
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