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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will throw out another first pitch
It’s has become a common occurrence for Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Major League Baseball games. The list already has the Chicago White Sox and New York Mets, now the other team in NYC wants to see the Irish’s leader toss another one. The New York Yankees will have Freeman on the bump during their Friday night game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Freeman isn’t going alone, as he brought along Steve Angeli, Jordan Clark, Beaux Collins, Howard Cross III, Mitchell Evans, Riley Leonard, Rylie Mills, Benjamin Morrison, and Xavier Watts on the trip to New York. Irish in NYC ☘️ You heard @SteveAngeli_125 🗣️ Come see us at the @Yankees game Friday night Coach @Marcus_Freeman1 with the first pitch ⚾️ 🎟️ https://t.co/z5r9XDmanj…#GoIrish☘️ | #RepBX pic.twitter.com/JdfF2Ren1B — Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 18, 2024 Mills recently threw out the first pitch for his hometown White Sox, so maybe Freeman can get a tip from him. Either way, it’s great to see Notre Dame so well represented in the “Big Apple.” Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
We’re starting the weekend with sunshine as high pressure settles overhead
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- We start the weekend off with sunshine, but does it stick for the whole weekend? Details below:. High pressure continues to settle in overhead today, meaning another day of sunshine for the Twin Tiers. The rest of this morning and throughout the afternoon will be mostly sunny. Temperatures today will be cooler and comfortable again with highs in the upper 70s/low 80s.
New Dollar General construction proposed for former Elmira Heights diner
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WETM) — A new building project has made its way onto the agenda for the next Chemung County Planning Board meeting, with plans to tear down a beloved former diner. Manos Diner on College Avenue was once the spot for many, young and old, to get a hot breakfast any time of […]
NY closing 2 more prisons, sparking fear of rural job loss. How many prisons have closed?
The announcement landed with a thud in two rural communities in upstate New York. After months of deliberation, state officials had picked the latest targets in a cascade of prison closures since 2011: Sullivan Correctional Facility in the Catskills and Great Meadow Correctional Facility in the Adirondacks. Both will close in November after...
Support Swells After Series Of Tornadoes Devastate NY Homes, Businesses: 'Anything Helps'
Donations are flooding in for the victims devastated by a series of tornadoes that touched down in New York during a round of severe storms. At least six twisters touched down in Central New York between 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, the National Weather Service confirmed. They were identi…
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Microsoft outage impacting local service, business operations
Users worldwide are unable to access some Microsoft apps and services in a widespread outage beginning this morning, and that includes in central and northern New York. Airlines, DMVs and local government agencies are just some of the organizations being impacted. At Syracuse's Hancock Airport, many flights are delayed due to the outage.
Record number of tornadoes in July for NYS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On average New York State averages about 9 confirmed tornadoes per year. Seven tornadoes alone were confirmed on July 10, 2024, as the remnants of what was once Hurricane Beryl slid over New York State. Another 9 have been confirmed since then bringing the running total for July to 16 tornadoes, […]
Traffic backed up on I-86 after crash in Chemung
CHEMUNG, N.Y. (WETM) – Traffic is currently backed up on I-86 in Chemung after a crash that took place earlier this evening. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, all eastbound traffic on I-86 in the Town of Chemung is being diverted at Exit 57 with traffic backed up for miles after the […]
Big Flats Women’s Club to host multi-family rummage sale
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (WETM) – The Big Flats Women’s Club will be hosting its annual multi-family rummage sale next weekend. The sale will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Flats Historical Society Pavilion located at 258 Hibbard Road in Big Flats. All proceeds from the rummage […]
Horseheads sports exhibit opens Friday with special guest Kowalski
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – You can be a part of local sports history this Friday in Horseheads. The first-ever exhibit highlighting the great history of Horseheads Little League Baseball and other select sports will be displayed at The Horseheads Historical Society starting Friday night at 5 PM. The Horseheads Historical Society is located at 312 […]
Update: Nationwide Crowdstrike glitch closes local DMV among other impacts
ITHACA, N.Y. — The national Crowdstrike outage and its ripple effects on Microsoft systems has wrought havoc Friday morning, with impacts that stretch from around the globe to Tompkins County. Crowdstrike, one of the largest cybersecurity providers in the world, updated its software at some point Thursday night or...
NWS Confirms Microburst with 90 MPH winds following survey in Montour Falls
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- We now know the full extent of the storms that struck earlier this week, causing significant damage in Schuyler County. Today, the National Weather Service confirmed that the damage in Montour Falls was caused by microburst winds topping out at 90 miles per hour. A...
Rochester trailblazer presented with New York State Women of Distinction award
Rochester, N.Y. - A trailblazer for the city's Latina community has received state recognition. Senator Jeremy Cooney announced on Friday that Daisy Rivera Algarin is the 2024 recipient of the New York State Women of Distinction Award. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Midge Thomas honored as 2023 New York State Senate...
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