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Severe thunderstorms leave much of Southern Tier without power, downed trees, other damage
Thousands of electric customers across the Twin Tiers lost power when severe thunderstorms rumbled through the region Monday. Many of those residents remained without power Tuesday and into Wednesday, and utility company crews scrambled to restore service while other emergency responders worked to remove downed trees and deal with other damage the storm left in its wake. ...
Dierks Bentley returning to SPAC with country hits, tribute to Petty on tap
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night out with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at SPAC was a summer tradition for decades, and now Dierks Bentley is set to contribute to that legacy during his own upcoming show at the venue on July 18. Petty played SPAC 13 times between 1980...
Five injured after juveniles crash into CDTA bus
Five people had minor injuries after police said juveniles driving a stolen vehicle crashed into a CDTA bus in Albany. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 at the intersection of Quail Street and Sherman Street. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene, Albany Police said.
City of Rome 'devastated' by severe weather Tuesday; thousands remain without power
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Severe Storms Claim One Life in Central New York
A community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the severe storms that ripped through Central New York claimed a life. One person was killed in Canastota from the storm on Tuesday, July, according to village administrator Jeremy Ryan, who said most of the damage was along Barlow Street where a mandatory evacuation was issued. No word on what happened or who was killed.
Support for Biden and Trump ahead of election
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, New York Republican Representative, Mike Lawler, said his party is rallying behind Former President Donald Trump. “I think what you’re seeing is a party that is unified, that is focused on the November elections and how we move forward addressing the challenges facing the American people,” […]
District committed to 'distraction-free environment'
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is taking a look at the bold action taken by a local school district, as Governor Kathy Hochul works to find a way to combat the negative impact these devices have on kids. Schoharie Central School District Superintendent Dave Blanchard was a school...
Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates
Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools. At the start of Indian Lake Central School’s June graduation, relatives in the dark gymnasium watched projected baby pictures of the Class of 2024 and wiped away tears. In a short row at the back, the graduating seniors — all four of them — waited to take the stage.
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