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Is climate change behind our increase in tornadoes?
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – New York State has experienced a record number of tornadoes in the month of July. As of July 26, there have been 22 confirmed tornadoes, more than any other July since accurate tornado records started in 1951. Is climate change at play in this year’s...
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Recall: Many Vehicles In New York Need A New Engine, For Free
Many New Yorkers will get a brand-new engine installed in their vehicles, for free. Toyota has updated its recall involving over 100,000 vehicles. The company issued a safety recall involving certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. About 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles, gas-only models, sold...
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
AAA: Gas prices remain stuck, almost a month of no significant price changes
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.51 on Monday, July 29, up one cent from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.75. The New York State average is $3.60, down two cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.81.
NY’s school bus dilemma: Some voters tap brakes on switch to electric vehicles
Syracuse, N.Y. – New York state’s efforts to replace 40,000 diesel and gasoline-fueled school buses with electric ones during the next decade are hitting some speed bumps with local taxpayers. Two years ago, state leaders set an ambitious calendar to retire combustion engine buses — those iconic workhorses...
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
Where Are 22 Speed Cameras in New York This Week
22 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week, one in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
State Senator Bill Weber Honors Seasons Express with Prestigious Empire Award
In a ceremony held on Sunday morning, State Senator Bill Weber recognized Seasons Express in New Hempstead with the prestigious Empire Award, celebrating their remarkable contributions to community service in New York State. The Empire Awards are designed to acknowledge the critical role that small businesses play in the fabric...
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
Frontera Brings Home Six as Dawgs End 2024 on Five-Game Win Streak
LITTLE FALLS, NY – Blood pressures can stay down in Little Falls, because the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs proved in their last two games of the season that they can win the blowouts as well as the close ones. Ryan Frontera racked up six RBIs, going four-for-six in Mohawk...
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, July 20-26
A house in Vienna that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $275,668. The average price per square foot was $171.
Surprise AL Team Shocks The Entire League By Acquiring Mets All-Star Starling Marte In Blockbuster Trade Proposal That Would Shake Up The MLB Postseason Race
A blockbuster trade proposal has an American League team shaking up the playoff race by acquiring New York Mets All-Star outfielder Starling Marte. The Mets’ recent surge will likely make president of baseball operations David Stearns a buyer ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. But offense is far from an issue for the red-hot Mets, so it makes sense for the team to consider shopping Starling Marte for pitching help.
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