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Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 8-12
These are the inspections from July 8 to 12 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
Roar! NYS Fair bringing back free dinosaur experience for entire 13-day run
The New York State Fair is bringing back the Dinosaur Exhibition for some jurassic fun. The interactive, educational experience featuring 60 true-to-life-size, prehistoric, life-like dinosaurs will be at the 2024 NYS Fair for its entire 13-day run. The family-friendly exhibit will be free with admission to the Fair, which runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2.
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Whether it has been streams of tourists flooding Times Square or masses of travelers driving upstate to see the total solar eclipse, tourism has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York state. But while the travel restrictions and shutdowns that marked the height of the pandemic have faded, tourism still looks vastly different today than it did in 2019.
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
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...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
SUNY Potsdam Names Katie Logan Honorary Alumna
Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., Granted Honorary Lifetime Membership in the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have...
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Toby White ’89 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., Honored with 2024 Donald L . Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Toby White ’89 of Waddington, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L....
Meteor passed over NYC, Statue of Liberty Tuesday: NASA
A number of tri-state area residents reported feeling a shaking or hearing a loud boom Tuesday morning leading to quite the mystery. NASA is estimating a meteor passed through the area between 10 a.m. and noon and would account for people saying they saw a fireball in the sky. NASA said simultaneous military activity in the area may account the shaking or boom residents felt.
Video: Storm damage, flash flooding
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - Pictures and video from the severe thunderstorms that swept through Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon show flash flooding and downed trees. In Sackets Harbor, a number of trees fell in the village. One picture shows a portion of West Main Street closed due to...
U.S. News & World Report names Stony Brook University Hospital among Best Hospitals in New York
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2024-25 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 15 in the state. SBUH climbed to a No. 12 ranking overall in New York State out of more than 153 hospitals statewide, up from No. 13 in the state last year. In addition to ranking in the top 8% overall in New York State, SBUH also rated high performing in 5 adult specialties nationwide, including Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The announcement was made in a press release on July 16.
St. Lawrence County pair facing drug charges after Sunday morning traffic stop
WADDINGTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – A St. Lawrence County pair is facing drug possession charges after a Sunday morning traffic state by New York State Police. According to authorities, troopers pulled over 19-year-old Shelby Lamay of Madrid and 45-year-old Reid St. Ann of Massena. The duo were allegedly in possession of drug paraphernalia after they were […]
July 20: Craft and Wine Show/ Farmer’s Market in Ogdensburg
Lockwood Civic Center is holding a Craft and Wine Show/ Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lockwood Civic Center141 River StOgdensburg, NY $2 donations welcome for entry, all proceeds to benefit the Seaway Festival. Hot food available from ‘Pig and Moo BBQ’ Food Truck.
NY weather: Prepare for damaging winds and walnut-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 10:41 a.m. on Tuesday valid until 11:30 a.m. for Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Brace for walnut-sized hail (1.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 10:41 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
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