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Elderly hiker lost in the dark rescued from ADK mountain
Around midnight on Aug. 20, a 74-year-old from Brookhaven got caught in the dark with a dying cell phone while hiking on St. Regis Mountain, a popular climb in the central Adirondacks. Using the last bit of battery power from his phone, which he was using to light his way...
An Onondaga County town gives the green light for granny flats
Manlius, NY - The town of Manlius appears to be the first Onondaga County suburb to legalize granny flats. The town voted unanimously Wednesday night to pass a law allowing accessory dwelling units - often nicknamed granny flats. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
10 Legends Who Made Philadelphia 6abc Action News Television Great
Philadelphia 6abc Action News Television has had a tremendous line-up of great on-air personalities over many decades. Here are 10 legends that helped to make 6abc Action News great. Our list is incomplete … however, it is an undisputed great list. The G.O.A.T. is Jim Gardner, who retired following...
Second annual Sackets Harbor Marathon is this weekend
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Almost 900 runners have already signed up for the second running of the Sackets Harbor Marathon. Race directors Karyn Reinhardt and Mark Congel say the Boston Marathon-qualifying event is drawing runners from 36 states and provinces, with nearly 100 coming from Canada. They had more than 700 runners signed up last year.
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announce $17M for projects along Delaware River Watershed
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Federal funding from the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund will go toward removing dams to help fish move freely, reducing stormwater pollution and restoring habitat for horseshoe crabs, among other initiatives.
Labor Day Fun In New York’s Southern Tier? Here Are Three Ideas
The Labor Day weekend is here, marking the unofficial end of summer. Didn't the unofficial weekend of summer just happen? Summer goes by too quickly. But, at least we have a lot of great things going on throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania over the three-day holiday. If you are looking for some fun things to do this holiday weekend, here are three things to check out.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Nine People Have Now Died From Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak
For those who may not know, there's an ongoing recall of Boar's Head products. Specifically, deli meat has been linked to a listeria outbreak (which I'll outline in a little bit). Unfortunately, according to the CDC, the death toll associated with the bacterial illness has only gone up. On August 8, the CDC relayed a total of 43 reported cases of listeria with three deaths.
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
Carmen Basilio Quest for Champions will be a two-night event this year
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There’s a boxing event coming up the middle of September that is turning out to be a two-night affair — and a bit of history will be featured along the way. The boxing event will be held at the FX Caprara Exhibition Hall...
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