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School bus hit by bullet in Syracuse; no kids injured, police say
Syracuse, N.Y. — A school bus was struck by a bullet Wednesday afternoon on Syracuse’s North Side, police said. One round struck the yellow bus around 2:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Highland Street, according to Sgt. Thomas Blake, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Police Department. The...
City Police warn of fake jewelry scam
The Cortland Police Department has sent out a warning of a fake jewelry scam in the city. According to a post, city police recently received information from an undisclosed local jewelry store that there’s been an “influx of customers” trying to sell fake jewelry. Noted in the...
Cortland County SPCA Announces Next Wellness Clinic
The August Wellness Clinic hosted by the Cortland County SPCA will take place next Saturday, August 24th from 1 to 3pm at the SPCA located at 879 McLean Road in Cortland. The Wellness Clinic offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines, microchips, flea treatment, deworming and more. Clinics are scheduled in 5 minute intervals, the SPCA says and you are not required to leave your vehicle. All paperwork will also be provided.
Sock Out Cancer’s Benefit Concert to Support Cancer Patients and Families in Broome County!
Are you ready to “rock out” while helping support local cancer patients and their families? Get ready for the Rock Out for Sock Out Cancer concert on Saturday, October 19th at the Broome County Forum. This year’s benefit concert features Kevin Chalfant’s Journey Experience and special guest Alyssa...
Major Warning To College Students In New York State
Colleges and universities in New York State will heading back to classes soon and there is a new warning that has been issued for the students. The summer has flown by and many families are preparing for the back to school grind. For most families that means buying the proper supplies and clothing to get there year started properly. For others it means making sure that the tuition bills are paid and kids are moved in to dorms or apartments.
Rite Aid Closing over 800 Stores Nationally, 60 Locations in New York
Due to ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy woes, a massive pharmacy chain is now closing 800 stores nationwide. 2024 has been a horrible year for Rite Aid, a popular pharmacy for many here in Central New York. The chain has stores in Washington Mills, New Hartford, Utica, Whitesboro, and Rome, but persistent closures has residents worried their location could be next.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
NYSDOT has allocated millions for bridges, culverts. Which local bridges will get fixed?
The state is giving Oneida County nearly $2.8 million to replace the Brewer Road bridge over the West Branch Fish Creek in the Town of Camden. That’s the most expensive project in Oneida County being funded under the latest, $484 million round of funding through the New York State Department of Transportation’s BRIDGE NY Program. ...
Brian Hildreth named “Public Librarian of the Year”
Former David A. Howe Library Director now leads the entire Southern Tier Library System!!. Congratulations to Brian Hildreth, the Executive Director of the Southern Tier Library System, who is the recipient of NYLA’s 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Award! . Brian Hildreth has demonstrated the value of public...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular. “E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years,” said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert’s Bikes and Fitness. Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense. “You […]
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