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New York reports highest listeria cases in deli meat outbreak. See map
A listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at deli counters has killed two people and sickened 28 more in 12 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 19. Of 18 affected people interviewed, 16 reported eating meats sliced at a deli, most commonly deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst and ham. ...
Giant 220-pound fish caught in the Hudson Valley by endangered species research team
This photo is a real catch. Biologists and volunteers working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program spent several weeks in May and June studying trends in the local Atlantic sturgeon population. During that time, they caught a female Atlantic sturgeon weighing at...
State calls for removal of CNY judge due to ‘racially offensive’ display (Good Morning CNY for July 23)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 85; Low: 67. Partly sunny with showers; see the 5-day forecast. Man sentenced for murdering his mother: Daniel Chilson (center), appears with his attorneys at his sentencing for second-degree murder on Monday. Chilson was given the maximum prison sentence for killing his 74-year-old mother inside her Van Buren home. (Anne Hayes photo)
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
NWS confirms another tornado touched down in upstate NY
Another July 16 tornado in New York was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bringing the record-breaking monthly total to 20. The Weather Service survey confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Lee Center in Oneida County. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 95 mph and maximum...
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Judge Denies Ex-Rep. George Santos’ Request To Dismiss Charges Against Him In Fraud Case
Federal Judge Joanna Seybert declined former Rep. George Santos’ (R-New York) request to dismiss some of the fraud charges against him. On July 19, Seybert denied Santos’ motion, ruling that he failed to meet the legal standards. Santos sought to have the charges of aggravated identity theft and...
Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
Sheriff’s office piecing together Victor man’s actions the day he disappeared
VICTOR, N.Y. – The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has new information on the last-known whereabouts of a missing Victor man. Reginald Vardon, 83, was last seen July 15. In the photo, he’s wearing an orange shirt, black pants, a white baseball cap, and is carrying a teal backpack.
‘I never gave up’: Rochester woman who survived brutal machete attack shares her story of resilience
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Tina Schreib, a Rochester woman who was viciously attacked with a machete, is sharing her story for the first time with News10NBC in hopes that it might help other women. On Tuesday, Schreib faced the man accused in her brutal attack for the first time in...
Hot and humid Wednesday brings Cool Sweep
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Lots of Rochesterians will be looking for ways to beat the heat Wednesday. With temperatures expected to be high, the City has declared a Cool Sweep. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks will be open: some with extended hours. Residents...
Company news: Upstate Medical University promotes Sipho Mbuqe
Sipho Mbuqe has been named associate vice president and chief diversity officer for Upstate Medical University after a national search. Mbuqe had served as interim chief diversity officer since April 2023. As chief diversity officer, Mbuqe oversees all diversity programs and initiatives and serves as chair of the president’s diversity...
First “Southern Tier Landlord-Tenant Coalition” meeting to be held in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The first meeting of the “Southern Tier Landlord-Tenant Coalition” will be held Thursday, July 25th at the Clarion Inn. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at 760 East Water Street. The new coalition hopes to educate landlords and tenants about the laws involving renting a property, and the best […]
The political animal: Joe Rossi’s journey through Albany’s cannabis maze
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Albany is a strange city. It’s visually impressive yet nondescript. Grand 19th-century legislative chambers and tall office buildings populate a downtown that bustles during legislative sessions but can feel empty in the summer.
Harckham and Levenberg Announce $50K of Funding for Peekskill’s CHHOP in State Budget
New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that they were able to secure $50,000 of funding in the FY2024-2025 State Budget for the nonprofit Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), which provides a number of important services to homeless residents, veterans and survivors of domestic violence in the community, as well as helping residents facing food insecurity through its food pantry.
‘Thou shall not steal’: Hilda McLeod, 91, shares story of alleged financial abuse by in-home aide
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hilda McLeod, a 91-year-old immigrant from Northern Ireland, is dealing with memory loss and suffered a stroke last year. At Christmas, people were so worried about her health that the court took her testimony early in case it went to trial. Police and the District Attorney’s...
The Magnet Fried Chicken to open second location in Brighton
PENFIELD, BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — The popular fast-casual joint in Penfield, The Magnet Fried Chicken, is looking to open its second location. Co-owners and father-son duo Jeff and Riley Christiano expect the new place, located in the old Schaller’s in Brighton, to be up and running in the fall. The Magnet Fried Chicken started as […]
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