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Summer Fun Fridays: Paddle-N-More
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures are heating up. The best way to stay cool is by getting out on Cayuga Lake with the Paddle-N-More watersports organization. Founded by Jennifer Wells 14 years ago, Paddle-N-More started as a small idea in Tompkins County....
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
Ithaca Common Council to consider bird-friendly building regulations
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council will discuss a new piece of proposed environmental legislation that aims to protect birds from untimely deaths. The Ithaca Common Council’s proposed ordinance, sponsored by Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Kuehl, would require all new buildings to meet the standard set by US Green Buildings Council’s Leed rating system to receive the Reducing Bird Collisions Credit. The credit outlines requirements for the use of predominantly bird-friendly materials, particularly in the lower floors of buildings.
Ithaca's downtown brought in business, Crowdstrike outage, ADA mapping NYDEC, outage info
Good morning and welcome back to the Ithaca Journal’s Daily Briefing ☀️ I’d like to start this week off right by sharing this post highlighting the wonderful work of Sergio Arce at the TST BOCES Smith School, which I mistakenly neglected to include a link to last Friday. If you have any Finger Lakes...
Cheesy Eddie's to offer free cheesecake for National Cheesecake Day
Rochester, N.Y. — Cheesy Eddie's is preparing for its 13th annual National Cheesecake Day celebration, coming up July 26. For the first time, both Cheesy Eddie's locations are participating in the tradition of offering free cheesecake slices. The location at 602 South Ave. in Rochester will be open from...
Waterfront restaurant with views of Irondequoit Bay closing
Brody's on the Bay, a restaurant that sits high above Irondequoit Bay near Webster in Penfield, has announced that its last day of service will be Saturday, July 20. "It is with great sadness that we announce Brody’s On The Bay closing," the Facebook post said. "This Saturday evening will be our last service. We so deeply appreciate the love and support we have received since our opening May of 2021. ...
Armed Robbery on Jones Avenue: Dollar General Employee Targeted
(WNY News Now) – Rochester – In a brazen daylight incident, a Dollar General employee was robbed at gunpoint on Jones Avenue in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday afternoon. Rochester Police responded to a report of a gunpoint robbery on Jones Avenue near Parkway at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers found a 33-year-old man who reported being robbed at gunpoint.
Palmyra announces 'Harvest on the Canal' will replace Canaltown Days
Palmyra, N.Y. — It's the end of a 55-year-old tradition in Wayne County. The Union Agricultural Society of Palmyra announced on Friday that a new celebration called Harvest on the Canal will be replacing Canaltown Days. The event will welcome visitors with a 5K race, a car show, and...
Rochester Embayment Area of Concern could be removed after nearly 40 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For nearly 40 years the Rochester Embayment has been listed as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA due to pollution and contamination from industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that was so great that the broader environmental laws and regulations couldn’t address the needs of the area. But now, the […]
Father and son indicted for embezzling funds from Hannibal Fire Company
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — The father-son duo accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from the Hannibal Fire Company were officially indicted Friday. Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father, volunteer firefighter Carl Emmons Sr. were arrested in February for allegedly stealing $18,000 and $2,500 respectively from the fire department.
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Princess Diana Agreed to a Meeting with John F. Kennedy Jr. Because Sister-in-Law Sarah Ferguson “Had the Hots for Him” and Diana Wanted To “Do One Up on Her”
For their 1995 meetup at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City, “Diana wanted it to be discreet because it had all the makings of a great gossip story.”
Heidi Klum’s Daughter Pitied In Plunging Dress That Looks ‘Cheap’
Heidi Klum‘s daughter Leni Klum has sparked pity as fans react to photos of her at a high-profile NYC event. The 20-year-old model and daughter to 51-year-old supermodel Heidi, attended a David Yurman bash in the Big Apple in April — alongside being signed to brands including Dior Beauty and Intimissi, Leni is now an ambassador for the jewelry brand.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
$3.7 million Clock Tower renovation to be unveiled at Elmira City Hall
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira says it’s almost time to reveal a nearly $3.7 million dollar renovation of the Clock Tower at City Hall. Elmira City Manager Michael Collins told 18 News a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in “the very near future.” The city says the 129-year-old clock tower needed major […]
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County. Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC, the development team behind the project, has proposed to build 83...
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