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Mike Finnegan named a life member by youth soccer association
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association unanimously decided at its annual general meeting on Aug. 3, to give Life Member status to longtime volunteer Mike Finnegan of Rockville Centre. The Life Member Award in local youth soccer is the equivalent to the Lifetime Achievement Award designation presented by other...
Best Weekend Events For Aug. 16-18 In Western New York
It may be the biggest weekend for Western New York for concerts, with a record amount of them happening around the area. The fair also continues throughout the weekend, and everyone is talking about the food and festivities that are going on at the fairgrounds. You have to take a...
Nuclear options for NY's power supply issues, vaccinations and school records, local love
Good morning ☀️ It’s Friday, so I’m highlighting some local love and Finger Lakes moments sent in by readers later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so you can help spread the love to other...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Construction on the Newly Renovated St. John’s University Health Center
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of construction on the newly renovated St. John’s University Health Sciences Center and basketball facility that will enhance the Queens community and provide exceptional opportunities for students’ educational experience. “With continued investments in New York’s colleges and universities, we’re helping our premier...
Jewish man in New York accused of harassing Muslim neighbor for months and trying to kill him
A Jewish man is charged with attempted murder and hate crimes in connection with a monthslong harassment and violence campaign against a neighbor who is Muslim, authorities said. Izak Kadosh, of Brooklyn, is charged with more than 40 counts, including second-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder as a hate crime,...
Longer Run To Lake Adds Wrinkle This Time
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Ending the 2024 season at the nation’s top-ranked fishery fosters plenty of well-established optimism, and the 101 anglers competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series event at the St. Lawrence River will do their best to unlock this legendary region’s bounty. Competition days will be...
St. Lawrence will be more challenging this time
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Patrick Walters won last year’s Elite Series tournament at the St. Lawrence River with 105 pounds of smallmouth bass over four days. Three other anglers topped 100 pounds. In 2022, Jay Przekurat won with 102-9, and Cory Johnston topped the 100-pound mark as well. Walters...
Tree falls into neighbor’s house in Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (WNYT) – A tree fell into a neighbor’s house Thursday afternoon after severe storms hit the area. Jack Aversa was inside his house with his family on Sand Spurrey Road the moment the tree came down. He said in the moments before the tree fell, massive hail began to fall from the sky and the winds began to pick up.
J.C. Penney to permanently close 4 stores
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Department store retailer J.C. Penney will shutter four stores across as many states, Retail Dive has reported. According to an email provided by the company, locations in Alabama, Texas and Maine will close before Sept. 22. The J.C. Penney at the Westfield Annapolis Mall in Annapolis, Maryland, will close in 2025.
Bear family’s death sparks outrage in Old Forge
Community members propose additional ideas to minimize wildlife encounters, educate visitors on dangers of feeding wild animals. Following a weekend incident that resulted in the euthanizing of a female bear and her two cubs, residents of Old Forge are looking for new ways to prevent it from happening again. According...
A horse tests positive for EEE Virus in Oneida County
VERONA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Oneida County Health Department says a horse has tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEE) in the Town of Verona. Previously three cases of EEE have been confirmed in St. Lawrence County. Third horse in St. Lawrence County tests positive for EEE What is EEE? The Oneida County Health […]
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