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BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival set for next month
The 2024 Waverly Glen Music Festival is set for next month. The annual event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10th at the Waverly Glen Park. Musical acts including the Old Friends Band, Bill Soprano and the Backtalk band will hit the stage throughout the afternoon.
Spotted Lanternfly identified in the Finger Lakes; grape-growers on alert
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An invasive species that can devastate plants, including grape vines and apple trees, has made its way to the Finger lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that the Spotted Lanternfly was identified in Romulus. The state is asking grape growers, farmers, and the general public to be […]
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
(FORT COLLINS, CO) Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday
Mansfield, Pa. — The 17-day Endless Mountain Music Festival will begin this Friday and run through the weekend with orchestral performances in Corning and Mansfield. The EMMF orchestra, conducted by festival founder Stephen Guzenhauser and featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, are performing the Pennsylvania premiere of Peter Boyer’s new "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue” at 7 p.m. on Friday in Steadman Theatre at CU-Mansfield and the iconic “Rhapsody in Blue” written 100 years ago in 1924 by George Gershwin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the...
Streets and lots in downtown Corning to close for Gus Macker Basketball Tournament
Streets and parking lots on the northside of downtown Corning will be closed starting Friday for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament this weekend. The Corning Credit Union Parking Lot will close from 5 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Sunday, July 21, though the drive thru ATM will remain accessible throughout the weekend.
Police ID Woman Killed in Route 17 Motorcycle-Truck Collision
A woman was killed and a man was seriously hurt in a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle in a construction zone on Route 17 in Tioga County. Authorities said a "large group of motorcycles" was merging onto the expressway at the Exit 66 interchange in Apalachin. According to...
Tompkins County Emergency service center got a record number of calls Monday
The Tompkins County Emergency Communications Center had what it believes to be the highest volume of calls in a single day on Monday, July 15, due to severe storms. The center said in a Thursday statement that the vast majority of calls received by the center from the afternoon through the late evening on July 15 were for trees and wires down, as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the area, producing heavy rain and high winds.
Rapid Hiring Event for Teachers Hosted by Broome-Tioga BOCES Scheduled for Next Week
Broome-Tioga BOCES is hosting a rapid hiring event next week for those interested in becoming teacher aides in Broome and Tioga Counties this fall. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Instructional Support Center at 435 Glenwood Road in Binghamton. Teacher aides provide support to both teachers and students alike in the classrooms and potential candidates will be able to learn the responsibilities of an aide, fill out applications, and participate in immediate interviews and reference checks.
Troopers investigate fatal crash in Owego
On July 18, 2024, shortly after 1 p.m., New York State Police were dispatched to the construction area of State Route 17 in the town of Owego for a serious crash. According to police, a tractor-trailer and a motorcycle with two occupants collided shortly after 1 p.m. The collision left one-person deceased, and a second person was transported to Wilson Medical Center.
Savings Forecasted To Bloom With Double Up Food Bucks At All Greenstar Locations
As July blossoms flourish, Greenstar Co-op’s FLOWER discount program is expanding amongst summer petals this season. On Wednesday, July 17th, the beloved Ithaca Grocery store welcomed Double Up Food Bucks, a state-wide initiative that lets shoppers purchase twice as much produce for their dollar. Politicians and food justice activists congregated briefly outside of Greenstar’s Cascadilla Street location to celebrate the launch of DUFB with live music and drinks.
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
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