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12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass catch breaks New York State record
CAYUGA LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 11, a Pennsylvania man reeled in a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake, breaking a 37-year-old New York State record for largemouth bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. James Britenbaugh was at Cayuga Lake, preparing for an upcoming bass tournament, said the DEC. […]
Wetter Than Normal August On Tap For Western New York
It looks like the final month of Summer is going to be a wet one across Western New York. If you are looking to squeeze in some quality family time outdoors before is back, you might want to pack an umbrella. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER...
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Britt Burner, Esq. named Chair of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section
Burner Prudenti Law has announced that partner Britt Burner, Esq. is the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) newest Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She kicked off her term, which officially began on June 1, 2024 and runs through May 31, 2025, at the Section’s annual meeting in Montreal held July 11-13, 2024.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Find out what the Old Farmer's Almanac says the fall has in store for Lower Hudson Valley
As we sweat through July, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts autumn will bring cooler-than-average temperatures to at least a chunk of Lower Hudson Valley. Autumn precipitation is predicted to be near average in our region, while the rest of the state and through northern New England are eyed for below average, a summary of the almanac says.
Could defense contract bring more growth to Wolfspeed?
A little over two years after the Wolfspeed silicon carbide fab opened at the Marcy Nanocenter, it has about 500 workers and has snagged a $10.9 million federal defense contract. Local officials praised both as signs of the success of the vision that, after decades of planning, brought the world’s first and largest 200mm silicon carbide wafer fab to Oneida County. ...
Another tornado confirmed in Oneida County; 17th to hit Upstate New York
Annsville, N.Y. — Another tornado has been confirmed to have hit Oneida County as severe thunderstorms swept through the region last Tuesday, officials said. The National Weather Service on Monday announced the new tornado after they surveyed ground damage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE: July 22 Rome Tornado Response Updates
ROME, N.Y. -- County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan provided an update on tornado response and recovery efforts. The full press conference, posted to the Oneida County Government Facebook page, can be found below. The conference lasted about 30 minutes.
Santa for Seniors in July Helping Elderly Who Lost Rome Home in Tornado
Santa for Seniors makes sure our elderly population is not forgotten during the holidays in Central New York. After a vicious round of tornadoes, they need help more than ever. Georgian Arms was directly hit by an EF2 tornado in Rome and the building is now deemed unlivable. Seniors from...
Zion Episcopal Strawberry Festival postponed to September
ROME — The annual Strawberry Festival at the Zion Episcopal Church has been postponed to Saturday, Sept. 7, following the tornado in Rome, according to church officials. The strawberry festival is typically held in conjunction with Honor America Days, which have also been postponed. The festival was originally scheduled for this Saturday, July 27. The Zion Episcopal Church is located at 140 W. Liberty St.
Stewart's Book is Finalist for the C. Wright Mills Book Award
Kucinskas Will Serve as ASA Religion Section Chair-Elect . Associate Professor of Sociology Jaime Kucinskas was recently elected to the position of chair-elect for the American Sociological Association’s Sociology of Religion Section. Ellingson Publishes New Book About Local Food in New York . Professor of Sociology Stephen Ellingson recently...
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