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Blossom Road Pub in Rochester reopening in the fall with new concept
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Over a year after it closed, the famous Rochester pub, The Blossom Road Pub will be re-opening in the fall of this year. In a Facebook post Sunday, Dan Zambito said that he and his business partner, John Bourgeois, would be bringing a new concept to the space. “The concept for […]
A look at storm damage in City of Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 18 News reporters found widespread damage, uprooted trees, and downed power lines in Elmira the day after severe thunderstorms pummeled the region Monday night. A reporter recorded a video of what looked like fire and smoke rising from a NYSEG substation yesterday afternoon on Water Street and Judson Street. The reporter […]
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
PHOTOS: Severe storms leave behind damage across CNY
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Mother nature has been brutal lately. Less than a week ago there were tornado confirmations, and now, severe thunderstorms are wreaking havoc in the area this week. Cortland County Virgil Virgil Fire Department’s Chief, Adam Brown, told NewsChannel 9 overnight that there have been numerous trees and power lines with […]
Severe Storms Claim One Life in Central New York
A community is mourning the loss of one of their own after the severe storms that ripped through Central New York claimed a life. One person was killed in Canastota from the storm on Tuesday, July, according to village administrator Jeremy Ryan, who said most of the damage was along Barlow Street where a mandatory evacuation was issued. No word on what happened or who was killed.
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
5 Arrested by Cortland Police After Motorcycle Theft Investigation – Involves Same Suspect Who Led Police on Multi-County Car Chase Last Week
Back on May 3rd of this year, Cortland Police began an investigation into the theft of two motorcycles and an investigation into an attempted theft of a third motorcycle from Jefferson Road in the City of Cortland. Cortland Police say around 2:20 in the morning, the suspects were seen on...
Common Council Confirms Appointments For Director of Finance, and DPW Superintendent
There were numerous confirmations during the City of Cortland Common Council meeting last night including the appointment of a new City Director of Administration & Finance, and DPW Superintendent. After an extensive search for a replacement for former Director of Administration & Finance Lisa Henty, who left back in Spring...
SUNY Cortland’s Erik Bitterbaum on leadership: Set the vision, hire top talent, find the resources
Erik Bitterbaum, Ph.D., has been president of the State University of New York at Cortland since before most of the college’s students were born. “A college campus is forever young,” says Bitterbaum, 71, appointed in 2003 and now the SUNY system’s second-longest serving president. He finds young people a source of energy and bemusement — as when they knock on the door to his campus residence at 2 in the morning to see if he’s awake.
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