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Former 'The Voice' contestant and Mohawk Valley native to perform at New York State Fair
New Hartford’s own Tom Nitti – a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice” - will perform at The Great New York State Fair next month. Fair officials announced the performance, set for 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 29 at Chevy Court, in a statement Friday afternoon. ...
Unemployment claims in New York increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in New York rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 21,333 in the week ending July 6, up from 15,984 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
This Binghamton entrepreneur has made her mark on beauty, catering and the restaurant biz
Tanya Williams might be the busiest woman in Binghamton. Williams, who was recently honored Entrepreneur of the Year by the Greater Binghamton Chamber, owns multiple businesses and plans to open another later this year. If all of that wasn't enough, she also practices nursing. “I’ve always been doing business,” she said. ...
New York Teachers Can Score Big With This Opportunity
Teachers in New York have an interesting opportunity for great professional development. It's not easy to be a teacher...you are always on the clock and it can be hard to get all the resources you need. However, when you have an awesome teacher it's something you'll always remember. I can close my eyes and still remember my kindergarten and first grade teachers and see how they made such a positive impact on my life.
Expect a significant change in our weather pattern later this week
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- Most of the weekend was just hot and a bit humid at times with little to zero rainfall. This hot pattern is going to continue into the start of the new week. In fact we'll continue to have some heat advisories in effect from noon Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday:
NY weather update: Prepare for thunderstorms and gusty showers in New York early Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:42 p.m. on Sunday for thunderstorms and gusty showers until 5:30 p.m. for Orleans, Monroe and Genesee counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 55 mph. "At 4:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked gusty showers and embedded thunderstorms near...
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
How Much Will One of the Most Complete Dinosaur Fossils On Display Sell For In New York?
As of now, the state of New York still does not have an official state dinosaur. Part of that has to due to with the lack of good fossil finds across the state. Unfortunately, a lot of changes and unfolding of the earth over hundreds of millions of years in this region has made New York a poor area to find many dinosaur or prehistoric mammal fossils.
Car Accident Deaths Skyrocket In New York, Most Deadly Regions
A new report shows motor vehicle deaths in New York are up to the highest level in a decade. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the report that should cause all New York drivers to take extra caution on the road. Motor Vehicle Fatalities Skyrocket In New York...
Judge set to weigh remedies against the National Rifle Association and Wayne LaPierre in civil corruption trial
A New York judge will begin weighing remedies Monday against the National Rifle Association and some of its former leaders, months after a jury found the gun rights group and its executives liable in a civil corruption trial. In a second phase of the trial, state Supreme Court Judge Joel...
12 New York Nursing Homes Admit to Unthinkable, Pay $21.3 Million
A New York nursing home network with two locations in the Hudson Valley has admitted to taking advantage of helpless patients. Anyone who has a parent in long-term care knows just how much trust is handed over to those in charge of tending to the most important people in your life. The incredible expenses involved are happily handed over to make sure elderly family members are cared for with dignity and will spend their final years in comfort.
Condemnation of Trump shooting incident crosses party lines as local officials weigh-in
Condemnation and concern were the emotions being conveyed by political leaders from Buffalo, Western New York and New York State late Saturday as word of the shooting incident at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania spread.
New York Customers Frustrated Over Sam’s Club Expensive New Rule
Social media is an outlet where users can come together to learn and communicate with one another. More than ever, we scroll online to see our favorite stores and their deals, keep in contact with family and friends and get informed. As for Sam's Club, their customers have been sharing...
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. 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. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
Central New Yorker Trying to Avoid Storm Captures Stunning Shot
A Central New Yorker trying to avoid the storm may have captured some of the best pictures as it rolled over Oneida Lake in Sylvan Beach. New York experienced Mother Nature and all her fury as the remnant of Hurricane Beryl battered most of the state. A record number of 42 tornado warnings were issued, 6 confirmed twisters touched down and that number may increase as crews continue to survey the damage.
Iconic Intimacy Therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer Dead at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer has passed away at age 96. According to publicist and friend Pierre Lehu, the iconic intimacy therapist died on Friday, July 12, at her home in New York City surrounded by her loved ones. "She was restful when she passed away. Her son and daughter were with her and holding her hand at that moment," the representative said in a Saturday, July 13, statement. "It was as peacefully as she could possibly go. She was 96."Westheimer rose to prominence for her tell-it-like-it-is attitude about private bedroom topics. "I still hold old-fashioned values, and I’m a bit of...
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