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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.
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...
Fire Damages 10-Unit Endicott Apartment Building
Several people are homeless after a two-alarm fire caused considerable damage to a residential structure in Endicott. The blaze at 106 South Nanticoke Avenue was reported around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. The fire scene is about one block south of the Cider Mill. The first police officer to arrive reported there...
‘Céad míle fáilte’: Kitty Hoynes celebrates 25 years in Syracuse’s Armory Square
Hospitality is not only David Hoyne’s guiding principle, but to hear the proud soft-spoken publican tell it, it is also his birthright. Born in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland, a town of about 1,500 people, Hoyne grew up sweeping floors in William Hoyne & Sons Ltd., a unique blend of hardware and grocery store, which housed a pub and provided undertaking services to the residents of the small rural Irish town.
Syracuse football scholarship linebacker, son of former NFL player no longer rostered
Syracuse, N.Y. — A former scholarship player for Syracuse football will not be with the team in 2024. Kadin Bailey, who’d been a rising junior linebacker, was not listed on the Orange’s new roster that released online Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Public hearing on Syracuse Housing Strategy set for July 30
The Syracuse Common Council recently heard an update on the city’s strategy to address housing insecurities. A top priority is to prevent displacement. Michelle Sczpanski, the city of Syracuse’s deputy commissioner of neighborhood development, said the approach is to build on strength, saying neighborhoods shouldn’t be competing against other neighborhoods.
Vacant and crumbling building that stands over Syracuse streets is being demolished
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 120-year-old Syracuse building — that some may consider an eye sore — is coming down. The red brick building on 400-30 Erie Blvd. W. has been crumbling for quite some time. The Syracuse Fire Department and Code Enforcement were sent to the...
11 people treated after accidental exposure to pepper spray at Destiny USA movie theater, one taken to hospital
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Syracuse firefighters were called to an odor/fume investigation at Destiny USA. 911 dispatchers then told firefighters while they were en route to the mall that an unknown substance had caused several people to start coughing in one of the movie theaters, SFD said.
Soldiers and Saddles Ride: A Journey to Support Southern Tier Veterans
Get ready to rev your engines and support a great cause! The 11th Annual Soldiers and Saddles Ride is coming up on August 10th in Binghamton, and everyone is invited to participate. It’s much more than just a motorcycle ride - this event is a heartfelt initiative to support our veterans in the community.
Sign Up Your Little Kickers for Soccer Shots Fall Fun
Registration is now open for the exciting fall session of Soccer Shots Binghamton, kicking off this September!. Soccer Shots offers a fantastic opportunity for children aged 2-8 to develop their soccer skills, confidence, and love for the game. There are three unique programs designed to meet the needs of each age group:
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. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
New York forest rangers conduct nearly 20 rescues in one week
The New York State DEC responded to more than a dozen calls for help over the course of a week, most of which were in the Adirondacks. One call for a dehydrated hiker in Keene required assistance from a New York State Police helicopter. Another call involved reports of an unresponsive hiker who had passed out in her car at the Adirondack Mountain Reserve.
FBI raids NY home of Gov. Hochul’s former deputy chief of staff (report)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has searched the New York home of a former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to The New York Times. FBI agents reportedly raided a $3.5 million house on Long Island where Linda Sun, Hochul’s former deputy chief of staff, lives with her husband. An FBI spokesman confirmed the “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity” took place early Tuesday morning, but did not comment further.
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