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Henderson Veteran's Home Rescued from Vandalism After Arrest, Community Rallies in Support
After months of distress, a retired Air Force veteran's home in Henderson has been freed from the grips of relentless vandalism following an arrest by the Henderson Police Department. Larry Utter, the veteran at the center of this turmoil, expressed a deep sense of relief to FOX5, "Now, I have a complete sense of relief so that I don’t have to worry about whether I’m going to wake up and go look at my pad and find out that my house has been vandalized again."
New campaign to improve Philly children’s reading skills relies on time-tested song
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.Efforts to improve Philadelphia students’ reading skills aren’t confined to classrooms. One of the latest such campaigns to bolster literacy is Right2ReadPhilly — and it relies on a tool rooted in Black history.The campaign began in early June and is run by Mighty Engine, a local creative agency. The group is building access to reading resources and sign language for children as young as six months old. It works hand in hand with many other groups — including the city’s “reading captains” — that are...
Former Jefferson Co. legislator Barbara Webber passes away
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) -Trailblazing former Jefferson County legislator Barbara Webber has passed away at the age of 92. The former elementary school teacher for two-and-a-half decades in the Carthage School District and first African American woman serve three terms with the Jefferson County Legislature passed away on July 16. She served three terms on the […]
Jefferson Co. man charged for alleged damage to holding cell window
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Jefferson County man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies allege that 26-year-old Dylan Howard is suspected of causing over $1,500 in damages after a July 15 incident. Howard was charged with criminal mischief in the second degree. He […]
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Shots fired in Syracuse tripled in a week: 8 injured in 5 shootings
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of shots fired incidents in Syracuse tripled in a week and appear to stem from beefs between rival gangs, police said. In seven days, there were 36 shots fired incidents in Syracuse, according to Syracuse Police COMPSTAT reports. That’s compared to 12 shots fired incidents the week before.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: 'Life goes on' with Jack and Diane
Jack and Diane are about five years old and came to the shelter as strays. They’re a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They’re very sweet and would make a lovely addition to almost any family. “Here’s a little ditty, about Jack and Diane,. Two stray...
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