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Watertown Rapids rained out for third straight day
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids are getting an unscheduled mini-vacation. For the third straight game, the Rapids had a Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League game called off thanks to Mother Nature. Watertown was slated to host the Oneonta Outlaws for a 6:30 p.m. game at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. However, the game […]
Phone lines down at North Country Orthopaedic Group
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The phone lines are currently down at the North Country Orthopaedic Group in Watertown. In an announcement from the company, the phones are not working. However, regular scheduled appointments are still taking place at this time.
Target in Fairmount reopens after child damaged store by setting fire
Camillus, NY - The Target store in Fairmount reopened today, less than a month after a child started a fire that badly damaged the store. The store closed June 28 after a child under the age of 12 grabbed fireworks and a lighter off the shelf at Target and started a fire in the paper products aisle, authorities have said.
Southwest Philly: the next Atlantis?
Watch out: Dozens of cities, including your own, may brandish flooded streets thanks to rising sea levels. [Credit: Jim Gade | Unsplash]. Bound by water on three sides, Eastwick is no stranger to intense flooding from heavy rainstorms that have left homes damaged and lives uprooted in recent years. But flooding may get much worse: As soon as 2060, Eastwick residents could start to suffer from monthly minor floods, according to new research.
Authorities investigating Wednesday afternoon fire in Massena
MASSSENA, N.Y. (WWTI) – Authorities in St. Lawrence County are investigating a fire that happened Wednesday afternoon in Massena. The Massena Fire Department confirmed in a press release they are investigation a fire that happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at 196 Center Street in the village of Massena. Fire crews said they were able to get […]
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...
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...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County.
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...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
Thousand Islands Challenge kicks off Friday
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - This weekend the area hosts a big softball tournament that brings in young players from around the Northeast and from across the border. Area softball fields will be bustling with activity as the Thousand Islands Challenge takes place at a number of sites. This marks...
Majority of power restored, 80 percent of roads cleared in Rome, officials say
Rome, N.Y. -- In the last 48 hours, power has been restored to most of Rome residents and the city has cleared the majority of its roads blocked by storm damage, officials said Thursday. On Tuesday, a tornado ripped through Rome, destroying homes, businesses and churches. The National Weather Service...
‘Don’t Make My Brown Eyes Blue’ singer Crystal Gayle to perform at the Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The next performance announcement for the New York State Fair takes fans way back. Brenda Gail Webb, also known as Crystal Gayle, has been scheduled to play Chevy Court on August 28 at 1 p.m. Gayle released her first single, “I’ve Cried the Blue Right...
Some of the Worst Tornado Damage Found in South Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- While most of the attention has been the center of Rome, the south side of the City saw some of the worst of the damage. Photojournalist Keith Hunt and Meteorologist Eric Gage navigated roads blocked by downed trees and power lines to reach Henry Street. Massive trees...
HUD officials celebrate "transformative" investment in Syracuse's historic 15th Ward
Federal Housing officials stopped in Syracuse today to celebrate an unprecedented $50 million investment to redevelop the city’s historic 15th ward. The federal funds were secured by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who first announced the award last week. HUD Principal Assistant for Public Housing Richard Monocchio says it’s long overdue.
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