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Waterville Artist Creates Acorn Olympics
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Waterville artist, photographer and author Jody Hildreth has been creating acorn art for nearly four years. It started out as something to do during the pandemic and has snowballed into six published children’s books and three self-published books. Hildreth’s characters are now competing for gold in...
Madison County Officials Investigating Fatal House Explosion
It was a tragic day for members of the Madison County community of Lincoln as officials are currently investigating a house fire that claimed the life of at least one resident. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is continuing their investigation that started when a structure exploded at 4261 Burleson Road...
Justin Barron ACC Kickoff press conference transcript
Full transcript from Syracuse safety Justin Barron's press conference at ACC Kickoff on Thursday. Q. Syracuse seems like there's a new feeling, a new era for Syracuse football, new head coach, facilities. Do you talk about that? Do you feel you're in on the ground floor of something that could be special?
Utica man stopped with loaded gun at Syracuse airport checkpoint will face no charges
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A man from Utica who tried to get on a plane with a loaded weapon Tuesday will face no criminal charges. The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority alerted the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, who declined prosecution, police said in police reports filed Tuesday. The 31-year-old man...
Barn Total Loss During 2nd Alarm Fire in Harford – 10 Fire Departments Respond; No Animals Inside
A barn is considered a total loss after a 2nd alarm fire in the Town of Harford Wednesday evening. Around 7:15 in the evening on July 24th, a structure fire call came into Cortland County 9-1-1 dispatch at 1493 Route 221. Flames were seen coming from a large barn on the property.
Annual Route 90 garage sale returns
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) – Thousands of people hunting for a bargain or hidden treasure will make their way into Central New York this weekend. The annual Route 90 Garage Sale kicks off today, spanning 50 miles from Homer all the way to Montezuma. Plenty of vendors, bake sales, and barbecues are typically set up along the route. The official hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, rain or shine, though some sales begin earlier and end later.
Crews extinguish barn blaze in Harford
HARFORD, NY (CortacaToday) — A Cortland County barn is no more, after a fire. Multiple crews responded to the wooden structure on Route 221 in Harford Wednesday evening. The road was temporarily shut down as authorities fought the flames. No injuries were reported. The Harford Fire Department is thanking...
North Country woman flown to Syracuse area hospital in wake of dog attack in Carthage
CARTHAGE- Authorities say a local woman had to be flown to a Syracuse, NY region hospital following a dog attack in Jefferson County. Members of the Sheriff’s Office were called to Carthage Area Hospital for reports of a woman Tuesday night who had been attacked by a dog. Police...
Utica Man Busted for Trying to Bring Loaded Gun onto Flight
It should be well known it's illegal to bring a gun, let alone a loaded one, onto a plane. According to the Transportation Security Administration, security officers at Hancock International Airport seized their third such firearm this year. Utica Man Caught with Loaded Firearm Before Flight. Agents found the loaded...
Kiyan Anthony Includes Syracuse in Final Six Schools
Kiyan Anthony, a 2025 four-star recruit, included Syracuse as one of his final six schools that he’s considering. The son of Orange great Carmelo Anthony released the list on Thursday evening. Anthony is ranked as a consensus top-40 player in the class of 2025. The guard is considering Syracuse,...
New York awards $313.5 million contract for I-81 viaduct project in Syracuse
New York officials have awarded a $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance for a key phase of the I-81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse. This contract encompasses several major improvements, including the construction of a new interchange at westbound I-690 and Crouse Avenue, and the widening of Crouse Avenue with an additional northbound lane.
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Peterboro Emancipation Day events Aug. 3-4
PETERBORO, N.Y. — The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark will hold its 14th Annual Emancipation Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 5324 Oxbow Road, Peterboro. The event commemorates the families that came from enslavement by replicating the Emancipation Days held by the generations of the 1920s and 1930s.
Syracuse track and field: Orange alum Freddie Crittenden prepares for Olympics debut
We conclude our look at Syracuse Orange athletes in the 2024 Summer Olympics with a look at Team USA hurdler Freddie Crittenden. The former Orange All-American finished 2nd in the US Olympic Trials in the 110m hurdles in a new personal-best time of 12.93 seconds. The breakthrough for Crittenden came...
Carthage woman describes harrowing dog attack
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - “I don’t blame the dog.” That’s what a Carthage woman is saying after being attacked outside her home by her neighbor’s dog. Amelia McCreery spoke with 7 News from her bed at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse on Thursday. She...
New York care management company to acquire nearby personal care provider
Two central New York home care companies will soon combine. Aging Advocates, a provider based in Manlius, NY, moved to acquire Senior Home Care Solutions, headquartered in East Syracuse, NY. Aging Advocates announced the transaction on Thursday. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to promote dignity and independence for our...
Cortlandville Fire Department handles more storm-related calls
The Cortlandville Fire Department handled numerous calls following a storm that rolled through the area on Wednesday. According to Cortlandville fire chief Mike Biviano, Wednesday afternoon’s storm brought down some trees and power lines in and around Levydale Park, Starr Road and parts of Route 281. According to a release, several trees fell on houses.
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