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R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
Hilton man reels in record-breaking longnose gar
Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton set a new state record for longnose gar on June 21, 2024. Using a topwater swimbait, Zimmerman reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. The record-breaking catch surpassed the previous state record longnose gar, caught from Lake Champlain in 2018, by one pound and four ounces.
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
July 27-28: Dinosaur Adventure Watertown 2024
The Watertown Municipal Arena is hosting Dinosaur Adventure on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Watertown Municipal Arena600 William T Field Dr.Watertown, NY Dinosaur Adventure is an exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Children’s […]
1,000 Islands Charity Island Poker Run Gives Back At 1,000 Percent
More than 1,000 islands—some 1,864 in fact—dot just 49.7 miles of the St. Lawrence River between Upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. But “Visit the 1,000 Islands” has a better ring to it than “Visit the 1,864 Islands,” so long ago the name stuck.
Father and son bond over classic cars they built themselves
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Matt Rahrig was just fifteen years old when he and his dad started building his 1972 Nova, which sat alongside his father’s 1955 Chevy Delivery Wagon at this year’s Syracuse Nationals. “Matthew always followed me in the garage,” said Matt’s dad Bill Rahrig....
Tim McCreadie Creeping Toward First Victory With Rocket1 Team
BRANDON, S.D. — While Hudson O’Neal and Ricky Thornton Jr. have dominated recent headlines, and Bobby Pierce dominated Silver Dollar Nationals prelim action through two nights at Huset’s Speedway, Tim McCreadie’s been quietly growing stronger in his Rocket Chassis house car. Friday’s third-place Lucas Oil Late...
Watertown man airlifted to the hospital after garage fire and explosion
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20 the City of Watertown Fire Department was called to 222 East Main Street for a report of an explosion and fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene they discovered a fire in an unattached garage. People at the house reported that someone was still inside the garage.
TBT Pittsburgh Game 3 Live Doc: Top seed Stars of Storrs defeat Herkimer Originals 85-52 after slow start
Following wins by Penn State’s Happy Valley Hoopers and WVU’s Best Virginia, the Herkimer Originals are looking to break the trend of alumni team victories at The Basketball Tournament’s Pittsburgh Regional. UConn’s alumni team, the Stars of Storrs ranks as the top seed at the regional tournament...
Major federal grant instills sense of hope in one of Syracuse's poorest neighborhoods
A feeling of hope is more palpable in Syracuse’s Pioneer Homes neighborhood after the announcement of a $50 million federal grant to demolish and rebuild several hundred housing units. It's a significant piece of the effort to reimagine and redevelop the 15th ward. The roar of traffic on I-81...
Everybody in the pool: Last chance to sign up for Syracuse’s $10 swim lessons for kids
Syracuse, N.Y. -- You’ve got one more chance at signing up for swim lessons this summer with the city’s Parks Department. Registration for the last series of youth swim lessons opens on Thursday. The next session of summer classes begins on July 29 and ends on Aug. 9.
July 27: Copenhagen Fire Department Chicken BBQ
Copenhagen Fire Department is holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 27, starting at 12 p.m. Copenhagen Fire Department9950 Route 12Copenhagen, NY Chicken BBQ is $14 per meal and includes: a half chicken, baked beans, salt potato, macaroni salad, roll & butter and brownie. Half chickens by themselves will be available for $8 each.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
July 28: Tug Hill Farm & Craft Market
The Tug Hill Farm and Craft Market will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tug Hill3821 Rector Rd.Lowville, NY There will be fresh cooked local food and locally handmade products. At the market there will be animals on site to pet, a self-guided tour and a kid’s playground.
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Lewis County Fair Schedule: Saturday, July 20
Today is the last day at the Lewis County Fair and is Family Day, take a full look at the schedule for Saturday, July 20. Wristband Special: $35 Wristbands sold from 2 to 6 p.m., good until 8 p.m. Lewis County Fair schedule for Saturday, July 20: Time Event Location 9 a.m. Open Horse Show 10 a.m. Open […]
Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a commitment involving more than $600 million towards significant infrastructure investments to revitalize the Livingston Avenue Bridge The post Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments first appeared on Spotlight News.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Can You Get A Ticket In School Zones In New York During Weekends?
If you drive through a school zone on a weekend in New York State, can you get a ticket if you go above the school zone speed limit? I always wonder if I can get a ticket, even though school isn't in session. Of course, no person in their right mind wants to speed through a school zone when children may be crossing the street, or even walking along the sidewalk. But what happens on weekends or evenings, when school is out?
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