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State DEC Rangers make multiple rescues over the last week St. Lawrence, Lewis counties
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Department of Environmental Conservation forest rangers made plenty of rescues over the last few days in St. Lawrence and Lewis counties. In the DEC’s weekly recap, a total of six search and rescues were made by rangers in the two counties. Last year, DEC officers conducted 370 search […]
Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
Did Record 27th Tornado Touch Down in Madison County, New York
Did a record 27th tornado touch down in Madison County?. The National Weather Service in Binghamton issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch but there was nothing about possible tornadoes on Monday, August 5. One did touched down in Buffalo. The EF-1 twister hit downtown just before 1 PM and officially set...
Sisters plead not guilty to fire that killed five-year-old on Portland Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Police arrested two sisters Tuesday for an arson that killed a five-year-old boy in Rochester. Tiakalya and Taquida Hendrix were both arraigned in court Wednesday morning and entered their pleas of not guilty. This comes after a fire that killed Malakai Stovall. When they left court, the mother of Malakai yelled […]
Ontario Osprey Nest Ousted by Officials
After receiving complaints about an osprey nest in Ontario, NY causing cell phone disruptions, Town Supervisor Ben Aman began an investigation. As WHEC-TV reports, the nesting birds inadvertently caused problems with cell phone connections, particularly 911 transmissions. Since federal laws protect the ospreys, simply removing the intrusive nest was not an option.
Rochester City Council will hold public hearings about Good Cause Eviction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City Council is currently considering legislation that would create protections for people who rent their homes and apartments across the city. The proposed law called the Good Cause Eviction includes protections for tenants like a cap on rent increases. Under the proposed law, anything...
Rochester offers spaces to talk, heal and grieve after Maplewood Park shooting
Hundreds of people witnessed a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester last week, where five were injured by the gunfire and two were killed. The trauma did not stop there. In the aftermath of gun violence, we are forced to reckon with what we saw and heard and experienced. ...
All camping and day-use sites in Lake George reopen
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reopened all camping and day-use sites in the Narrow Island group of Lake George Islands. The sites reopen almost three weeks after a storm caused damage to the area.
New York State announces a change to hunting and trapping licenses
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State is changing how hunters and trappers can access and print licenses as they kick off 2024-25 season sales. For the first time, all hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and tags are now printed on paper instead of plastic stock. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said the change will make them more accessible for people.
DOUBLE TROUBLE: 'Extreme' flash flooding is possible in the NYC area Tuesday, then NY in 'bullseye' of Debby on Friday
Severe thunderstorms could bring extreme flooding and damaging wind gusts to the New York City area on Tuesday night, officials warned, as Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is currently in the “bullseye” of Tropical Storm Debby starting Friday.
Yet Another Tornado Tears Through Parts of New York State
New York's extremely active tornado season continues. Meteorologists say another tornado struck Monday afternoon, with very little advanced warning. The storm caused damage to buildings and trees, as the the National Weather Service officially confirmed the twister about two-and-a-half hours later, reports WIVB. Record Year For Tornadoes in New York...
Exposed rebar, falling concrete: Deteriorating 590 bridges over Monroe Avenue in Brighton to be replaced in $55M project
BRIGHTON, N.Y. — The concrete bridges that carry Route590 over Monroe Avenue in Brighton have been crumbling for years, but now there’s finally a plan in place to replace them. News10NBC Investigative Reporter Jennifer Lewke has been looking into the safety of those bridges. On Tuesday, she spoke...
Some Central New York Highway Exit Numbers About To Change
If you have traveled on New York State's highways throughout your lifetime, you are probably aware of the assigned number on many of the exits. If someone asks me what the exit is for Johnson City, I know it's Exit 70S and 70N of Route 17. I still remember that...
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Chicago can’t get enough of Upstate NY, adds Central NY concert this fall
Rock and roll band Chicago is coming back for a third time this year to Upstate New York with a newly announced concert added to its 2024 tour dates. Chicago will perform at The Stanley Theatre in Utica on November 6. No opening act has been named for the Central New York show, which starts at 7:30 p.m.
“Biohazard” Leads To Foul Smelling Hudson Valley Burger King [Photos]
An incident at a local Hudson Valley Burger King Friday led to customers gagging while trying to eat. Got word of an awful incident that occurred at a Hudson Valley Burger King this past Friday afternoon, involving a biohazard incident that stunk up the entire restaurant, eventually shutting down the dining area for a short time while the drive-thru reportedly remained open.
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