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Your Stories Q&A: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?
TOWN OF GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer, State Fair Edition! The New York State Fair is coming to a close, but we’re still open to questions. Question: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair? For years, the bottles and cans that went into […]
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Update: Missing person alert for 83-year-old Cortland man canceled
Update: A missing person alert for Theodore Testa has been canceled. Syracuse, N.Y. — A missing 83-year-old Cortland man may be heading to Syracuse, police said. Theodore Testa was last seen on Homer Avenue in Cortland around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, Cortland police said. Testa was driving a 2015...
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller left $34m in debt behind and had just $8k in bank account before he died by suicide
NEW York City real estate tycoon Brandon Miller had almost $34 million in debt before he died by suicide. Miller had only $8,000 in his bank account when he died in July, legal documents show. Miller was married to the influencer Candice Miller, who runs the popular lifestyle blog Mama and Tata. The second-generation businessman […]
Maine Football Beats Colgate 17-14 to Open Season
The Maine Football Team beat Colgate 17-14 on Friday night, August 30th to open the 2024 season. The win was their 1st season-opening win since 2019. Colgate scored 1st in the 2nd Quarter to take a 7-0 lead, but Maine tied the game when quarterback Carter Peevy scored on a 3 yard run. Joey Bryson's extra point kick was good and the game was tied 7-7. The drive took 7:01, and consisted of 11 plays and went 75 yards.
Cortland DEC shares updates on veggie and pollinator gardens
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – Cortland County officials are touting the success of a recently created community garden and the continuing growth of another. The DEC Cortland office says the new veggie garden is thriving in its first season, partly due to its proximity to the office’s pollinator garden, planted back in 2022. The veggie garden project, led by Ecosystem Health Biologist and Sustainability Committee member Sarah Clay, kicked off earlier this summer. The garden is now full of beans, sweet corn, squash, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Rain showers dampen turnout at NYS Fair on Day 11; fewer than 50,000 attend
Geddes, N.Y. — Fewer than 50,000 people visited the New York State Fair on the second Saturday of its 13-day run. Afternoon showers brought 2.19 inches of rain, likely keeping visitors from the fairgrounds. Only 48,426 came through the gates. Sunday is expected to be partly sunny but with...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
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