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'The park looks amazing.' See swimming beach upgrades, what's new at Stony Brook
As the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation marks its Centennial in 2024, attendance has been sizzling right along with the temperature. On Monday, state parks brass brought the spotlight to Stony Brook State Park, where a $4.5 million investment has put a shine on the swimming beach facilities...
Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out these great photos from Monday’s openers
The Little League New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament opened with a bang Monday at South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues. Our sports photographers -- Annie DeBiase and Kara Buzga -- were at all the games and shot hundreds of photos. Below are galleries of their best shots after narrowing their photos down for presentation on our website.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Cohen Ashby’s mammoth homer powers Auburn; Harrison’s CJ Atanasio dazzles on day one
Day one of the Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament came as advertised on Monday night at Great Kills LL. Hard-hit knocks and potent pitching set the tone for what should be an exciting week of Pool B action, which features four of the tourney’s eight remaining teams in the state.
Listeria Outbreak Reaches New York State, Hospitalizes 7 People
A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states. As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state, with 7 people hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from 32-94.
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Harmful algal blooms shut down beaches at Cayuga and Owasco Lakes
Harmful algal blooms have been confirmed on Cayuga and Owasco Lakes. The Cayuga County Health Department closed two beaches Tuesday as a result of the algal blooms, Camp Y Owasco and Owasco Yacht Club. The health department will collect water samples from swimming areas for testing when the algal blooms...
24-year-old man shot in the leg in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was shot in the leg in Syracuse on Monday, police said. Around 9:42 p.m. police responded to Upstate University Hospital where a man with a gunshot wound on his leg was being treated police said. The man is expected to survive, police said.
Teenager Walks into Hospital with Gunshot Wound, Police Investigate
(WNY News Now) – SYRACUSE, NY – A 17-year-old male walked into University Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left hand, prompting an active police investigation. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:47 p.m., uniformed officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to University Hospital at 750 East Adams Street. The officers found the teenage victim in the emergency room, suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by gunfire. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
National Weather Service Confirms Another EF-1 Tornado in Central New York
The National Weather Service says yet another twister touched down in Central New York last week, which ripped the roof off a mobile home, lifted a car that had people caught inside and turned broken branches into missiles that "impaled the ground." Since last Tuesday's severe weather outbreak, the NWS...
Cortland Weather Outlook: Tuesday, July 23
FUNFLICKS BRINGS THE DRIVE-IN TO YOU. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!. Your Cortland County weather forecast for Tuesday, July 23, 2024:. The weather today will remain a bit unsettled as a broad area of low pressure meanders through the region. It should not be a washout of a day, though. The...
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