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Bath man arrested on felony charge after domestic incident
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) — A Bath man was arrested last week after police said he assaulted someone and fled from the scene of a domestic incident in the village. According to the Village of Bath Police Department, 37-year-old Quincy Tisdale was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, on the following charges: Police report that officers responded […]
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
NYS Fair concert guide: Boy band icons perform on opening day (Wednesday, Aug. 21)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
New York State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
College students at risk of scams in NY. How to avoid them
As New Yorkers head off to college in the coming days and weeks, it's important to keep an eye out for scammers, the New York State Department of Consumer Protection says. New York is home to nearly 300 higher education institutions, according to the state Department of Consumer Protection, which is the second highest number nationwide. ...
Watch: J.D. Vance Cruelly Pushes for Domestic Abusers’ Right to Guns
J.D. Vance argued Tuesday that access to firearms should only be restricted for those convicted of a crime—meaning that those under restraining orders should still be able to purchase weapons. During a press conference in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vance was asked what he thought about restricting firearms access for those convicted of stalking. Vance answered the question, and then some. “Well look, I think that we certainly don’t want violent criminals to have access to weapons, and that includes people, I think, who have been convicted of stalking. But I think it’s important to say convicted,” Vance replied. “And what a...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Toxic cleanup begins at former Elmira Rail Yard
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Driving along the Clemens Center Parkway, you may have noticed a lot of trees have been cut down at the site of the former Elmira Rail Yard. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Norfolk Southern Railway Company have started a “contamination” cleanup of harmful chemicals in the […]
Southern Tioga School District to offer free school meals for students
Tioga, Pa. — The Southern Tioga School District announced that it will be offering free school meals to all students for the upcoming school year. "We are pleased to inform you that the Southern Tioga School District will be implementing a new program known as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the 2024-2025 school year," the district wrote in a public announcement. All enrolled students at Southern Tioga School District...
Father-son duo from Steuben County face charges related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Court documents revealed more about the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol back in 2021 which sent lawmakers into hiding. With more than 1,000 arrests made since this incident, two men from Steuben County, a father-son duo, were added to that list just last week. Federal officials claim Charles Schimmel Sr. […]
The Hornell Area Wind Ensemble Begins its 38th Season!
Come join The Hornell Area Wind Ensemble (HAWE!) They are always looking for new talent, both young and old!. Formed in 1986, the musical group was formed to provide an outlet for adult musicians to express their musical talent and to provide live concert band music to the surrounding community. It was the brainchild of a core of dedicated musicians and has been under the watchful eyes of a small board of directors for its entirety. HAWE currently consists of nearly sixty musicians ranging in age from their late teens to retirees. Although some of its members are current or former music educators, many others are from fields including health care, retail, education, aviation, banking, and civil service. The members travel from a large area including Allegany, Steuben, and Livingston Counties and even Pennsylvania! Each Tuesday evening they meet at the Hornell High School to practice and prepare for their concerts. Many long-term friendships have been formed including a few marriages!
Daring Rescue: Canadian Man Gets Leg Stuck In Upstate New York Bridge For 4 Hours
Imagine getting your leg stuck through an elevated bridge and having to wait for four hours for help. That's what played out in Upstate New York. Last Wednesday, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers helped rescue a Canadian man who got his foot stuck in a bridge.
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