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Todd Helton inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Colorado first baseman Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York. Helton is the first former Vols’ player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The 2024 class included Jim Leyland, Joe Mauer and Adrian Beltre.
Tuesday Forecast: Damp Start, Partly Sunny Skies in Afternoon
Good morning! It’s a damp start to the day today with temps in the 60s. Conditions dry out a little bit by the early afternoon however a few spotty showers and downpours will fire up at random as a disorganized system passes over the northeast. Weather quiets down again tonight and remains dry for the start of Wednesday however more showers and rumbles of thunder move in by the late afternoon.
Youth Drive, Chip & Putt slated for July 29 at Valley View
UTICA — The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame’s third annual Drive, Chip & Putt Event for local boys and girls returns to the Valley View Golf Course in Utica on Monday morning, July 29. Sponsored by Mastrovito Hyundai of Yorkville and the City of Utica Youth Bureau,...
Grover Cleveland childhood home in Fayetteville for sale
(WSYR-TV) — History is in your backyard here in Central New York. Did you know that former president Grover Cleveland’s childhood home resides in our very own Fayetteville? Now, you do, and to make matters better, the house is on the market. Joey Hernandez is the real estate...
Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Harckham and Levenberg Announce $50K of Funding for Peekskill’s CHHOP in State Budget
New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that they were able to secure $50,000 of funding in the FY2024-2025 State Budget for the nonprofit Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), which provides a number of important services to homeless residents, veterans and survivors of domestic violence in the community, as well as helping residents facing food insecurity through its food pantry.
City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path
Local project part of latest Climate Smart Communities state funding. ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects- including a new sidewalk and bike lane in the City...
Central New York granted more than $600K to boost climate resilience and reduce emissions
Four municipalities in Central New York have been awarded over $600,000 to support climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation projects. More than $7.3 million in funding to municipalities across the state was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program.
News/Media Alliance Joins Brief in Support of Transparency of Police Records Under New York’s Freedom of Information Law
On July 3rd, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief in the Court of Appeals of New York in support of the release of complaint records against the Rochester Police Department (RPD). As part of a statewide police transparency campaign, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) submitted requests to the RPD and 11 other state police departments for public records under New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). The RPD ignored the NYCLU’s request, which asked for the disclosure of public records specifically authorized to be released following the June 2020 repeal of Section 50-a, a part of the New York civil rights code used to make police personnel records—including police complaints and claims of misconduct—confidential. The NYCLU filed a lawsuit under FOIL for RPD’s failure to provide any of the requested records. In response the RPD produced some documents, while still withholding pre-June 2020 documents, arguing that the repeal of 50-a does not apply retroactively and that releasing complaints that did not result in discipline would be a violation of privacy. The trial court agreed with the RPD, however the Appellate Division Fourth Department reversed and required RPD to disclose unsubstantiated records and records pre-dating June 2020.
Your Stories Q&A: Can businesses refuse to take cash?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: Can businesses/venues legally refuse to accept cash? Since the pandemic, more businesses, sporting and concert venues are going cashless. It must be a popular question, because the Federal Reserve addressed the question on its website under the FAQ section: “There is no federal statute mandating […]
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
50-year retrospective on Little Falls’ Open School Experience
It was 50 years ago, but Dr. Carol Thomas Reinson and James M. Ebetino, J.D., felt that the Little Falls High School Open School Experience deserved some study. In the 1970s, Little Falls implemented an innovative approach to education in this public high school, grades 9-12. The impression has been that many community members had considered the Open School Experience approach to learning to have been a negative educational experiment in the City’s history.
Herkimer College announces 2024 Torchbearer Award recipients
Photo submitted – Pictured from Left: Faye Eichholzer, Anne Greco, William Pelz, and Raymond Lenarcic. The Herkimer County Community College Board of Trustees recently selected four individuals to receive the 2024 Torchbearer Award. The prestigious honor is presented to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the College’s development and success. The Torchbearer Awards have been presented every five years since 1999.
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties Tuesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:22 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Russell, or 7 miles northwest...
Mount Upton Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Assault After Hitting Person With Vehicle
A Mount Upton man is charged after state police say he deliberately struck another person with a vehicle and fled the scene. According to state police, troopers responded to County Route 18 and State Highway 51 in Butternuts, Otsego County around 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, where they found a victim that had been intentionally struck by a vehicle and the driver had fled the scene. The victim was taken to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City for treatment for serious injuries, but state police say the victim is expected to survive.
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