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Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island coasts to game one win
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mid-Island manager Joe Calabrese has been saying since the start of all-star play that his club still has not played a complete game. Yet his 10-year-old squad has managed to go undefeated, winning District 24 and Section 3 South titles. Tuesday, in the opening-round of the NY...
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
History Center Hosts Eighth Annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt
August 2 – 30, 2024. Join Oneida County History Center for its eighth annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Venture on a county or city-wide scavenger hunt to explore the people, places, and events that shaped Oneida County. Document your travels with a photo or selfie and share it on social media. All ages are encouraged to participate in this free program with prizes from local businesses. On August 2, from 2-4 pm, the History Center will host a launch party with refreshments and games. Clue sheets and instructions will be available at the History Center or oneidacountyhistory.org.
A legacy of color: Golden Foundation annual art benefit and auction
In the heart of central New York, nestled among the rolling hills of New Berlin, stands a unique testament to artistic collaboration, friendship, and innovation: The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts. Established in 1997, the Foundation honors the legacy of Sam and Adele Golden, the visionary co-founders of Golden Artist Colors, a company dedicated to producing fine paint for fine art. We invite you to join us there in celebrating the profound impact that art and community have on our lives at the Foundation’s annual art benefit and auction on August 3rd from 4:30 to 8:00 PM. It promises to be our most exciting event yet.
FamilyCare Medical Group to drop Excellus if agreement is not reached
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Patients are now being caught in the middle of another contract dispute. First, it was WellNow Urgent Care. Now, it’s FamilyCare Medical Group. Patients say they received a letter from the practice recently, notifying them of their intent to drop Excellus BlueCross BlueShield if a mutual agreement is not reached by December 31, 2024.
The political animal: Joe Rossi’s journey through Albany’s cannabis maze
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Albany is a strange city. It’s visually impressive yet nondescript. Grand 19th-century legislative chambers and tall office buildings populate a downtown that bustles during legislative sessions but can feel empty in the summer.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
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