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NYSP investigating fatal Lewis County UTV crash that kills New Jersey man
TURIN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police are investigating a fatal UTV crash that claimed the life of a 62-year-old New Jersey man early Sunday evening in Lewis County. According to state police officials, they responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 12 and Milk House Road in the Town […]
New Watertown affordable housing complex expected to begin construction this fall
Construction of Watertown’s first permanent housing complex for unhoused people is expected to start this fall. According to the Watertown Daily Times, the affordable housing development will have more than 60 units. About half of them are for people experiencing homelessness, split between those with mental health and substance...
Cell phone ban in classrooms: 'When you don't have consistency from classroom to classroom, that's when problems occur'
With more and more public schools moving to restrict cell phones, New York State is not there yet. NYS Assemblyman Bill Conrad tells WBEN 90% of his constituents are in favor of a cell phone ban in schools.
Andrew Cuomo to testify in House COVID-19 panel hearing on nursing home policy
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will testify in a Sept. 10 hearing before the House Oversight and Accountability Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, panel Chair Brad Wenstrup (R-Ohio) announced Tuesday. The hearing is set to focus on the guidance Cuomo issued in the early days of the pandemic that led to New […]
Parents, Two Young Kids Found Dead in Basement in Upstate New York
This is such a tragic and horrific story that emanates from the western portion of Upstate New York, and our heart goes out to the family and affected community. Police in Upstate New York say that firefighters were sent to a home over the weekend to extinguish a fire, and what they found in the basement was something that no first responder should ever have to see; they found an entire family, mom dad, and two young kids had been murdered and left for dead in the basement of their home.
13 hours after the NYS Fair ends, the sculpture moves on to a butter place (photos)
Geddes, N.Y. — This year’s New York State Fair butter sculpture is living up to its name. The 800 pounds of butter used to create “Dairy: Good for you. Good for the planet” is returning to its birth farm where it will be converted to energy.
New York Residents Warned About ‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is telling New Yorkers to take these "proper steps" to protect themselves from the "world's deadliest" creature. Governor Hochul is advising New Yorkers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses. Hochul Warns Of Mosquito-Spread Viruses. Hochul reminded New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites...
Local officials: Law breakers putting students who ride school buses at risk
The New York State law that prohibits drivers from passing stopped school buses may not protect students as well as you’d think. That’s because too many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign arm, endangering students getting on or off the bus, local officials said at a press conference late last week at Whitesboro Middle School. ...
Former Ohio man sentenced for shooting at Pennsylvania game warden while hunting coyote
A former Ohio man accused of shooting at a game warden in Pennsylvania that he thought was a coyote has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes. Roman Kartsev, 44, who previously lived on Columbus' Far North Side, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Pike County, Pennsylvania, according to court records. Kartsev now lives in New York,...
Merging Storms Taking Aim At Northeast Following Dry Stretch: Here's Projected Timing
Two storms are expected to merge as they arrive in the Northeast following a days-long dry, comfortable stretch.According to AccuWeather.com, the system's current projected timing is Saturday, Sept. 7. (See the first image above.)A coastal storm is expected to arrive in the region just as the syste…
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners take home $15K in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 in NYC
Two jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth over $15,000 were recently sold in New York state, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top prize-winning tickets — worth $15,225.50 — were sold each for the evening TAKE 5 drawing on Monday, Sept. 2, on the Labor Day holiday.
Hudson Valley Dairies Dominate NYS Dairy Competition: Stewart’s Shops and Churchtown Dairy Take Top Honors!
At this year’s New York State Dairy Products Competition, Hudson Valley dairies have made a notable impact. Stewart’s Shops clinched gold awards for Best Fluid Milk, Chocolate Milk, and Flavored Milk, showcasing their exceptional quality across multiple categories. Additionally, Dygert Farms Creamery from the Hudson Valley earned a silver medal for its fluid milk, marking a strong presence in the competition.
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
New Project To Enhance View Of Niagara Falls
It's truly a great thing to live in Western New York. There are so many great things to do and places to go. From the grand canyons of Letchworth State Park to the majestic Fort Niagara and everything in between, Buffalo and Western New York has so much to offer the people.
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