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NYRA to Honor First Responders at Saratoga July 25
The New York Racing Association, Inc. will continue its tradition of honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for their dedication and service to the community on First Responders Day, Thursday, July 25, at Saratoga Race Course. First Responders Day is presented this year for the first time by Albany Med Health System.
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
East Syracuse-Minoa students showcase restored 1951 Dodge truck at Syracuse Nationals
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Classic car lovers will want to check out East Syracuse Minoa’s restored 1951 Dodge B3B pickup truck at the Syracuse Nationals this year. This is the 19th year students in ESM High School’s auto tech class — who call themselves the Spartan Garage — have restored and auctioned off a classic car. The annual raffle is the class's main fundraiser, and the money raised helps fund next year's restoration project.
Central NY girls lacrosse star chooses her Division I college home
Syracuse, N.Y. — Liverpool girls lacrosse player Addyson Graham has committed to play that sport at Marquette University. Marquette made the announcement on its website Friday morning. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using...
Northern Lights Will Be Visible This Weekend In New York
Several geometric storms have emitted from the Sun and this will cause the Northern Lights to be visible again across parts of New York State. The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the light from the sun hits the magnetic fields of the Earth's atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.
Greek Peak Announces Winners of Dream Wedding Giveaway Contest
Love is in the air! Especially when you’re the couple that just won the first ever Dream Wedding Giveaway contest by Greek Peak Mountain Resort, a prize valued at up to $15,000. The contest required only one thing from those entering the contest, to tell their proposal story and why it would be special to have their wedding hosted by Greek Peak for a 2024 booking.
Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Instagram live Thursday evening to make a a fervid argument in favor of President Joe Biden staying on top of the Democratic ticket, Business Insider reported. In a nearly hour-long session, the progressive lawmaker expressed her support for Biden despite the party’s dissonance over...
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The White House has made an open call for the legal community to provide assistance with immigration and asylum cases, as the backlog of cases remains at historical records. "The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Oneida Shores Park beach reopens to swimming after high levels of E. coli found in water
Brewerton, N.Y. — Oneida Shores Park in Brewerton reopened to swimming Friday after water testing detected high levels of E. coli earlier this month. Most E. coli strains are harmless and cause brief diarrhea, but some types can cause gastrointestinal illness. The beach has been closed to swimming since...
Burgos abruptly announces resignation, effective immediately
In a surprise Friday afternoon announcement, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos released a statement saying that he had resigned from the state Legislature, effective immediately. The move brings Democrats’ ranks in the Assembly down to 100, the lowest it has been in years and the bare minimum to hold onto the party’s veto-proof supermajority.
Mobile operation units to be deployed in Rome
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The City of Rome has announced that Oneida County will be deploying mobile operations units to help those recovering from Tuesday’s tornado. County Executive Anthony Picente and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced on Friday, July 19 that they will be deploying two units to parts of Rome. The two officials say that the units will be deployed to help residents get access to essential health and human services.
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