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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons available Thursday in Clinton
CLINTON — The Oneida County Office for the Aging will be at the Clinton Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 18, to distribute Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon booklets to eligible seniors. Once a year, the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Gov. Hochul weighs banning cellphones in classrooms across NY
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York lawmakers are considering a statewide ban on cellphones in classrooms. Gov. Kathy Hochul met with superintendents, teachers and union leaders from several school districts on Monday on the possible restrictions. “The principals, the superintendents also told me about what happens when students are there, capturing everything that happens with […]
‘Low’ singer, Flo Rida scheduled to perform at the Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got a good feeling about the New York State Fair announcing Flo Rida as their next concert. Tramar Lacel Dillard, known by the stage name Flo Rida has been releasing hit singles since “Low” came out in 2007. He will be at Suburban Park Stage on Thursday, Aug. 29 at […]
Company news: Autumn R. Burgin admitted to New York State Bar
Bousquet Holstein PLLC announced Autumn R. Burgin has been admitted into the New York State Bar. Burgin is an associate in the firm’s corporate law, trusts and estates and litigation practice groups. Prior to joining Bousquet Holstein, she took part in the firm’s 2022 summer associates program and completed several legal internships, contributing to her diverse legal knowledge and experience.
Bankruptcy judge says Burt Marshall ran a Ponzi scheme for years
Syracuse, N.Y. -- A bankruptcy court judge on Tuesday said Madison County businessman Burt Marshall ran a Ponzi scheme for years before it collapsed, swindling tens of millions of dollars from nearly 1,000 creditors. “I find it very well established in the record that there was, in fact, a Ponzi...
'Some kind of warzone': Romans in shock after storm hits city
ROME — Residents of Rome were taken by surprise when a powerful storm swept through the city, leaving behind a scene of widespread damage and disbelief. Some residents got to work fixing their homes, others went out in search of loved ones and even more walked downtown to see the devastation for themselves.
Thousands without power across CNY due to storms
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — As severe storms ripped through Central New York on Tuesday, July 16, thousands of people in the region have been left without power. According to National Grid, thousands of people in Syracuse’s Valley neighborhood are without power, along with thousands of people in Phoenix, Chittenango and Rome.
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