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Lewis County offers the Free Shuttle for the Fair
Lewis County Public Transportation will be offering the free shuttle for the fair starting today, July 16 through 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. With flood clean-up continuing in the village, parking will be limited. Fair attendees are encouraged to take advantage of this no hassle option. Locations, arrives at the fair every 10 minutes: […]
Arson, kidnapping charges included in 44 new Onondaga County indictments for June
The Onondaga County District Attorney’s office released a list of 44 indictments for June 6 through 24. Arson and kidnapping were included in the crimes charged. Four people were indicted for murder/attempted murder. Other crimes included:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Lewis County Fair Schedule: Tuesday, July 16
Today at the Lewis County Fair is Opening Day, take a full look at the schedule for Tuesday, July 16. Wristband Special: $35 Wristbands sold from 4 to 8 p.m., good until close. Lewis County Fair schedule for Tuesday, July 16: Time Event Location 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA English Hourse Show 10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Main Gate 10 a.m. […]
Say Yes to Education student is first to earn graduate school scholarship at Upstate
A Say Yes to Education student is achieving a milestone by becoming the first to receive a scholarship for graduate school. Alex Guerrero, an immigrant from Cuba, moved to Syracuse the year he started high school. This fall, he’ll head to medical school at the Upstate College of Medicine and all of his tuition and housing paid for through a $240,000 scholarship.
Your Turn: feedback on flooding, eviction & record fish
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Most of your feedback is about last week’s storm. Lewis County and Lowville in particular were especially hard hit with flash floods. County officials say cleanup could take years and millions of dollars:. Where’s the governor? Why isn’t she all over this situation?...
One person killed in car-Amish buggy crash in Lewis County
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Around 7:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, New York State Police were called to a crash involving a car and an Amish buggy on State Route 12, in Lowville. Police found that a 40-year-old man from Copenhagen in Lewis County was driving a 2020 Ford Escape and hit the rear of […]
Local Personalities & Cows “Pucker Up” for ALICE
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – United Way of Northern New York has announced a new event coming to the Lewis County Fair: Cow Kissing for ALICE, presented by Marks Farms and CDPHP. As the organization’s newest fundraiser, a group of local personalities are ready in waiting to kiss a prize-winning cow at the Lewis County Fair […]
Fire damages Paladino’s Cicero Pizza as contractor tries to remove bees, firefighters say
Update 2:48 p.m.: Paladino’s Cicero Pizza will open Tuesday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook account. The restaurant has been cleared by Cicero codes office and inspected by the Onondaga County Board of Health, it said in the post. Original story:. Cicero, N.Y. — A local...
Your Stories Q&A: This email from Social Security is not a scam
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: I received an email from the Social Security Administration notifying me of important changes to access my online account. Is this legit or a scam? This is not a scam. After we reached out to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the agency issued a press […]
Help Police Find This Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week
The Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week is a 32-year-old male, wanted on two warrants from the Town of Verona, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Investigator Karcic says the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Warrant’s Unit is attempting to locate and arrest...
Update: Quarter-sized hail anticipated with tornado to hit Madison and Oneida counties Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado warning at 7:10 p.m. on Monday in effect until 7:45 p.m. for Madison and Oneida counties. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is forecast with the incoming storm. "At 7:09 p.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage...
Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund Announces $57,446 in New Grant Awards
BOONVILLE — Thirteen community projects and organizations that benefit Boonville, Constableville,. and Westernville residents will share $57,446 in funding from the Kenneth V. and Jeannette Remp Sawyer Community Fund of the Northern New York Community Foundation this year. Support will help build programs and fund projects that broadly impact...
Weather Alert: More severe storms possible in upstate NY
The day after damaging storms brought high winds, large hail and soaking rains, the Rochester area remains in the crosshairs of a following storm in the mid-morning through early evening. Monroe County and points west and southwest face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms, while areas east and south have a more significant...
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
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