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Lori Fisher to retire from the Lake Champlain Committee
Lori Fisher on the Burlington waterfront. VermontBiz file photo. Vermont Business Magazine The Lake Champlain Committee of Vermont, New York, and Quebec has announced that Lori Fisher, its esteemed Executive Director, will retire on December 31 after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization and the Lake Champlain Basin.
Nearly 80,000 enjoy fifth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 80,000 people enjoyed the fifth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 78,341 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Sunday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Llamas out for their morning walk ahead of NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You never know what you’re going to find around the New York State Fair before it opens. You might even see llamas strolling through the midway for their early morning walk. “They sit around in stalls all day with people poking them and petting them. So, it’s just nice for them to […]
Saturday “Big Money” Powerball Winner In New York
Saturday was a good night for one Powerball player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning ticket from Saturday's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball, plus the ticket had...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
NFL Players from Central Islip H.S. (Central Islip, NY)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Central Islip High School in Central Islip, NY. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. See where it ranks among other schools in the state here. NFL Players from Central Islip HS. Player Pos...
Cops identify Joe DeLucia Jr. as killer in Syosset shotgun murder-suicide of 5 and confirm ‘past psychological issues’
A DISTRESSED gunman who killed three of his siblings and his niece before turning the gun on himself has been identified. Joseph DeLucia Jr., 59, used a loaded 12-gauge shotgun to carry out the horrific act after he believed he was being cut out of his family’s will and without a home after the death […]
Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing; and why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy: coming up on "Connections," Monday, August 26, 2024
12:00: Minority City Council bloc talks Rochester housing. 1:00: Why some voters on the left don't view Hochul the same as Harris and Walz on the economy. The minority bloc on Rochester City Council is focused on housing, and they want Rochester to opt-in to legislation known as the Good Cause Eviction Law. The law is meant to make sure that landlords have a justified reason for evicting a tenant. They discuss how they view the housing crisis, and what city government can do to make housing more affordable and accessible. Our guests:
Lottery ticket winner sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Check your tickets, you may be a winner. The New York Lottery announced that a recent TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. In the August 25 TAKE 5 evening drawing, a winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. The winning ticket came from the B-Rite Food Market Inc. store located on Clinton Street. The ticket was worth $28,542.
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the projects. The funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Law. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities. This financial assistance...
Man pulled from water after driving car into Long Island Sound at Norwalk's Bayley Beach
NORWALK — A man was pulled from the Long Island Sound on Sunday afternoon after he drove his car into the water off Bayley Beach in Rowayton, according to witnesses. Witnesses say they saw a sedan go into the water off the jetty near the Roton Point Association in Norwalk. They said men jumped into the water and got a man out of the vehicle and back to shore, adding that he was able to walk to a stretcher before he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Riverhead Police blotter: Aug. 25, 2024
A total of 53 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on Aug. 25, 2024. Among them:. 8:32 a.m. Town code violation, 2nd Street, South Jamesport. 8:35 a.m. Town code violation, East Main Street and Union Avenue, Riverhead. 8:42 a.m. Warrant Investigation, Riverhead Railroad Station, Railroad Avenue, Riverhead. 9:40 a.m....
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