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Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Judge declines to order New York to include ‘abortion’ in description of ballot measure
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge said Friday he won’t force state election officials to tell voters that a proposed antidiscrimination amendment to the state’s constitution would protect abortion rights, dealing a blow to Democrats who pushed for the change. The decision from Judge David A. Weinstein came in a lawsuit over the language that voters will see on ballots this November explaining what the proposed Equal Rights Amendment would do if passed. Democrats wanted the state Board of Elections to include the words “ abortion ” and “LGBT,” arguing that they would make the amendment’s purpose clearer to voters. Supporters of the measure said it would protect abortion access by expanding the state’s antidiscrimination protections. But Weinstein said he was reluctant to declare that the amendment would protect abortion rights.
Cuomo Bridge builders fire back, defend work and accuse Thruway of refusing to pay debt
The New York State Thruway Authority would rather throw money at lawyers than pay its debts, the consortium that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge charged today. The day after the Thruway Authority sued Tappan Zee Constructors for breach of contract, claiming parts on the Westchester-to-Rockland span need to be retrofitted, the...
Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
A peek at the World’s Smallest Diner in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – If you’ve ever driven through Watkins Glen, you’ve probably seen the World’s Smallest Diner. But, what is it and how long has it been here? 83-year-old Gerry Collins has run the diner for the past ten years. “Everybody’s gotta do what they enjoy. There’s no sense in just sitting around […]
Oswego County Sheriff’s Office
On 8/17/24 at 8:49 a.m., Dale K. Butler Jr., 43, of Oswego was arrested for Unauthorized Use of Vehicle following an incident in the Town of Scriba. Mr. Butler is scheduled to be arraigned on 8/31/24 in CAP Court. On 8/17/24 at 7:40 p.m., Justin E. Lent, 36, of Fulton...
Fundraising carnival for stray cat TNR to be held in Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — If you don’t have plans for this Sunday, consider helping stray and feral cats in Chemung County by visiting a carnival. REM-TNR is holding its carnival at Elmer Goodwin Park in Southport from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25. This carnival will feature games, raffles, a food truck, […]
Now closed: Zarpentine Farms in Hilton
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Zarpentine Farms in Hilton announced their immediate closure on Facebook on Monday. The family farm was known for fresh apples and cider, produce, veggies, and other foodstuff, as well as fall and winter favorite baked goods. Zarpentine Farms thanked the community for the opportunity to serve Hilton on their Facebook post. […]
Breen’s Market in Williamson to close in September
WILLIAMSON, N.Y. (WROC) — Breen’s Market in September will be closing next month. The family grocer opened in 1908, first as a meat market, and has been in Williamson for over 40 years. In a Facebook post, the grocer thanked its customers, and employees for their years of dedication. Breen’s said in a statement that […]
Webster residents warned of coyote sightings on nature trails
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Webster police are warning residents of recent coyote sightings in the area. Officers said they have received calls about coyotes in the area of the Webster Park and Whiting Road Nature Preserve trails. The reports indicate the coyotes are coming dangerously close to people walking on the trail and even stalking […]
Forgotten WW2 history found during clock tower renovations in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A nearly 4-million-dollar renovation of the clock tower at City Hall has revealed a forgotten piece of World War Two history. Crews discovered an air raid siren that was installed in the tower after the Elmira area became a possible target for bombing raids. “It’s neat. I’m glad that we’re going […]
Oneida County Sheriff's Office requests help in locating missing 16 year old
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Lillianna S. Clark, age 16, of Vienna. The Sheriff's Office states that Clark was last seen at her residence in Vienna just before midnight on Friday, August 23. Her family said that they have not had contact with her since after she left the house without her cell phone in an unknown vehicle. Clark was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and tan sweatpants.
Fayetteville-Manlius High School teacher dies in crash
TOWN OF MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Town of Manlius Police confirming the person who died in Saturday’s morning crash was a teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Police say 48-year-old David Engel was killed after his car went off the roadway, hitting multiple telephone poles and overturning. The accident happened just before 8:40 a.m. on Route 173, between Palmer Road and Cheesecake Factory Road. Police say Engel was taken to Upstate University Hospital where he later died. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
System outage prompts NYS Fair to let some in for free Saturday to cut down on long lines
GEDDES, N.Y. — Faced with long lines and impatient fairgoers Saturday evening, officials began letting people in for free after a spokesperson confirmed they were having problems with their ticketing system. According to spokesperson Sean Farnsworth, the ticketing system operated by Etix suffered a nationwide outage at around 5...
Syracuse Robbery Suspects Arrested in Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- Two men wanted in connection to a robbery and stabbing in the City of Syracuse were arrested in Rome Saturday afternoon. Syracuse Police say they responded to a report of a robbery with a person stabbed in the 300 block of Richmond Avenue in the city just before 3:30 Saturday afternoon. On scene, they found a 26-year-old man who had been stabbed in the upper body. The victim told officers he was leaving his Dodge Charger when two men jumped in. When the victim tried to stop the men, they stabbed him and took off in the car.
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