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Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's 'Antisemitism in America' to be published next winter
NEW YORK (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will have a book out next winter that draws in part upon his own life and religious faith for what he calls a “warning” about antisemitism. Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced Wednesday that Schumer’s “Antisemitism in America” will be released Feb. 18. The 73-year-old Schumer, a Democrat from New York, will trace his journey from Brooklyn in the 1960s to Harvard in the ‘70s to his decades in Washington, including the Jan. 6 siege in 2021. Schumer also will write about the recent wave of conspiracy...
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
Truxton FD rescues man at Tinker Falls
TRUXTON, NY (CortacaToday) – A 22-year-old man is recovering after suffering a fall in Cortland County. The Truxton Fire Department was called to Tinker Falls on Sunday, August 11, 2024, for a report of someone down with multiple injuries. When authorities reached the base of the falls, the unnamed man reportedly could not tell them how long he had been there, but he was last heard from around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Parole Denied a 7th Time for Joshua Horein
WATKINS GLEN, NY (WENY) -- A Schuyler County man serving time in prison for the murder of a Watkins Glen teenager in the year 2000 will remain behind bars. The New York State Parole Board has once again denied parole for Joshua Horein, according to Schuyler County District Attorney Joe Fazzary.
Hornell City School District implements cell phone ban for upcoming school year
HORNELL, N.Y. (WENY) -- Students will be heading back to school soon, but students in the Hornell City School District will be going back without their cell phones. Students and parents were told about this change at the end of last school year, and the first day of the new policy will be September 5th when school starts.
New business moving in to former Xerox campus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — JLL marketing has announced a new lease for part of the former Xerox campus on Resende Road in Webster. The 151,000 square foot industrial lease will be home to Ranger Design starting in 2025. The company signed a long term lease for a space across the first floor of one building […]
Good Cause Evictions forum held in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester City Council members gathered Tuesday for a forum over Good Cause Eviction laws and LLC loopholes. Advocates say the law, if enacted, would protect renters from rent hikes and unfair evictions, and guarantee lease renewals to tenants who have been paying rent and following their lease. Rochester City Council proposed […]
$240M awarded to Caledonia man, late girlfriend's family in Harley-Davidson lawsuit
Geneseo, N.Y.— A major lawsuit against motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson has been settled following a legal battle that lasted four years. A Livingston County jury Tuesday awarded $120 million each to Harold Morris of Caledonia and the family of his late girlfriend, Pamela SinClair. SinClair was killed and Morris was...
Elmira City Council tables vote on new homeless camping law that includes jail time
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira City Council says it’s revising a proposed law aimed at removing homeless encampments around the city. Monday night, the resolution was tabled after a packed room of residents raised concerns about punishing people who are unhoused with fines and jail time. The motion to table the resolution passed in […]
Newfield’s New School Bus Tracking System Enhances Safety
At the Newfield board of education meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1, Transportation Supervisor Donna Boyce gave a presentation and update on student transportation services at the district, focusing on how new tracking capabilities have improved safety on bus routes. Boyce has been working at Newfield for seven months, previously working...
State-Of-The-Art Floating Pool Coming To River In New York State
America's first river-sourced swimming facility is coming to New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a "step forward" regarding an upcoming "floating pool." Hochul was joined by New York City Mayor Eric Adams in demonstrating the feasibility of a filtered floating pool in New York City waters, which will be located at Pier 35 near Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The floating pool is called "+ POOL."
Lansing hosting parade Saturday for Kyle Dake
LANSING, NY (CortacaToday) — Lansing is throwing a party for an Olympian. A parade is taking place Saturday afternoon to welcome home Kyle Dake. The champion wrestler earned his second bronze medal in Paris. He also was awarded a bronze medal in 2020. Lansing Parks and Recreation says the...
NC human trafficking arrest leads to fears of trafficking in other states
ROXBORO, NC (WDBJ) - Police in North Carolina are concerned about human trafficking in surrounding states after the arrest of a New York man. Alfredo Davis, 39, was arrested August 10 in Roxboro for trafficking. Investigators in Roxboro say their investigation began with a 911 call about a suspicious person near a bank. Police were given a vehicle and driver description, and they pulled the driver, Davis, over. Investigators then recovered nearly 40 alleged fraudulent identification cards, with different names, addresses and dates of birth, all containing the photograph of a 65-year old woman who was the passenger in the vehicle. Police seized several thousands of dollars in cash, personal checks alleged to be fraudulent or stolen, and marijuana.
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