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Religion at the center of rise in hate crimes across New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In an August 2024 report from the State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, all hate crimes were counted – and victims were targeted for their race, gender, and sexuality. In 2023, there were 1,089 reported hate crimes across the state of New York. That...
The FDA Pulls Cinnamon From Shelves Due To Lead Contamination
El Servidor Ground Cinnamon has been recalled due to potential lead contamination. This is the sixth cinnamon product to be recalled since the beginning of June this year, all for the same reason. The recall was initiated by the FDA on August 19th an...
Free haircuts, backpacks & more at middle school’s Welcome Back Day
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - As kids get ready to dive back into the classroom, the faculty in the Watertown City School District are trying something a little different. It’s called “Welcome Back Day.”. “It’s really to kick off the school year and allow every student to have...
Syracuse high school basketball coach steps down to take job at Philadelphia junior college
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Cornelius Vines is stepping down after two years as the head boys basketball coach at Nottingham High School to pursue a coaching opportunity at the junior college level. Vines told syracuse.com on Friday that he had accepted an assistant coaching position at Harcum College, a junior...
Saratoga Springs packaging firm supports women in manufacturing
Ball Corporation provides aluminum packaging solutions. The world’s leading supplier of innovative sustainable aluminum packaging solutions has a facility in Saratoga County. Ball Corporation employs 16,000 people worldwide, including some at the Saratoga Springs plant. It has a proven track record when it comes to celebrating and investing in...
Paramount is Looking to SELL a Major TV Station in Philly, Reports Say
A new report says that CBS’ parent company Paramount Global may be looking to sell some their local TV stations. This includes a TV station in Philadelphia, Bloomberg reports. But which TV station in Philly could be sold off?. Well, Paramount Global owns both KYW-TV (CBS 3) and WPSG-TV(that’s...
TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
A dependable haven for artists in isolation, Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now in its fourth year of non-stop weekly Community Gatherings this Friday, having offered to date over 200 conversations and unlimited camaraderie since April 17, 2020. TRU hosts these Community Gatherings every Friday at 5pm ET via Zoom, originally presented to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19, and now to ensure that these crucial conversations continue going forward as theater reopens.
Expectations run high for Sackets Harbor girls’ soccer
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - Much is expected of the Sackets Harbor girls’ soccer team this season after a successful season in 2023. Coach Dan Green’s ladies finished with a 10-8 overall record, 5-5 in the Frontier League D Division. They lost in the Section III Class D quarterfinals to eventual state champ Cincinnatus.
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Amazon says removal of gift cards from NY stores was a ‘test’
COLONIE — In early July, Amazon quietly pulled its popular gift cards from the shelves of New York retailers. The move was a bit of a surprise for shoppers at Capital Region grocery and drug stores where the cards were commonly sold along with other gift cards. People often purchase the cards as a convenient way to give a family member a quick birthday present or to thank someone.
NYS: New measures to prevent drowning
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– As summer winds down, two new bills were signed into law to help prevent drownings throughout New York State. One will now require the state department of health to have outreach programs teaching the public about fatal and non-fatal drownings and how to prevent them. “It will basically take drowning, which is […]
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