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Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of […]
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Waterford police seeks assistance to identify Target shoplifter
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - Waterford police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a local Target store. On July 14, 2024, around 4:47 p.m., the suspect reportedly entered the Target store and stole approximately $700 worth of merchandise, including a hoverboard and a scooter.
Schools: Supply Drives, New Leaders at Huntington, South Huntington
Numerous organizations are collecting school supplies for students. Here are a few: The office of Assemblyman Steve Stern is collecting supplies for the Scott Martella Supply Our Students Drive 2024, now through July 31, Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-4:00PM. The office is located at 95 Broad Hollow Road, Read More ...
NBPD Ribbon Cutting Opens State-of-the-Art Facility
On July 17, community stakeholders and supporters came out to celebrate the new North Branford Police Department (NBPD) facility, fulfilling a long-term goal for the town. A crowd of supporters cheered when local, state, and federal officials joined NBPD members to cut the police tape at a grand opening celebration for the state-of-the art building.
Saved but not sorry: Waterford emergency crews rescue dog stuck in recliner couch
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — First responders worked a unique case Saturday when a dog managed to get stuck inside a recliner. Using their tools, Waterford firefighters helped Waterford-East Lyme Animal Control get the dog out of the motorized recliner couch and back to his family, happy to see him safe again. “Judging by his expression, […]
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Ocean County halts all foreclosure auctions, fears NJ law encourages phony nonprofits
Ocean County has postponed the foreclosure auction scheduled for July 23 amid concerns that unproven nonprofit agencies are taking advantage of a new law that was designed to even the playing field at sheriff's sales with investors. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said his office has sold a dozen properties that prompted an...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
This Morning’s Bulletin — 7.22.24
• We’re expecting partly sunny skies today, with a high temperature near 86 degrees and a southeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. There’s a 70 percent chance of overnight showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 70. There’s a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, with cloudy skies and a high near 86. Wednesday we’re also anticipating showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m., with a high also near 86.
The True Story of the Amityville Horror
Since 1977, a lake house in Amityville, New York, has been the subject of multiple books, television programs, and almost 15 movies. However, the real story of the "Amityville Horror" is rarely told in the films, which focus more on a fiction based around the Lutz family and their alleged haunting. One of the most interesting facts about the Amityville case is that the hauntings have been debunked numerous times. The defense lawyer who initially represented mass murderer Ronald Defeo, Jr. has stated in multiple court documents that the entire haunting was a hoax. Still, the mythology of the Amityville home lives on.
Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites
When people walk into the Fountain House mental health clubhouse in midtown Manhattan they are greeted by a unique type of security guard. The front door of the six-floor center is manned by a member of the community — someone with serious mental illness. Almost the entire self contained community is operated by one of […] The post Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
Madison 12-U All-Star Softball Squad Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Madison 12-U All-Star softball team recently completed another tremendous campaign after finishing as the runner-up in the state championship, falling 3-1 to Milford on July 16. Previously this summer, the girls won the District 9 crown before taking the Section 3 championship. Looking back further to the successes of...
Stony Brook University & the Simons Foundation named recipient of 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation were recently named recipients of the Insight Into Diversity magazine 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award. Insight Into Diversity is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Stony Brook University and the Simons Foundation will be featured, along with 82 other recipients, in the September 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Doren, Manzo set to bring new Starbucks to shuttered Sonic on Route 46 in Totowa
A project by Manzo Doren Realty Partners will bring a new Starbucks to the site of a shuttered Sonic restaurant at 244 Route 46 East in Totowa. — Rendering courtesy: Manzo Doren. A new Starbucks is coming to Route 46 East in Totowa as part of a recently approved...
Connecticut resident dies at Nantucket Triathlon
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A Connecticut resident died at the Nantucket Triathlon Saturday morning. Police say that during the event, firefighters were alerted that a participant was unresponsive in the water. The swimmer was brought to shore at around 7:05 A.M. and was transported to the hospital shortly after. The...
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