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Fatal accident involving Homer man under investigation (Cayuga County)
A fatal motor vehicle accident that involved a Homer man is currently under investigation, according to a report. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s report stated that on Friday (July 19) at about 11:40 p.m., officers responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on Atwood Road at the intersection of Frazier Road in the town of Sempronius.
Sheriff’s Office – Numerous Arrests at Walmart in Cortlandville Since Friday
There were numerous calls to Walmart in Cortlandville since Friday, July 19th, according to the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office. Charges from the arrests range from Petit Larceny to Criminal Contempt in the 1st. About 10 minutes after 6 in the evening on Friday, July 19th, officers responded to the...
Preble explores short-term rental regulations
PREBLE, NY (CortacaToday) — A Cortland County town is considering crafting rules for short-term rental properties. Preble is reviewing potential regulations. Town Supervisor James Doring is encouraging residents to give feedback. “We sent letters out to all property owners in the town last week,” he said. A public...
Multiple Projects Happening on Groton Ave. – Street Restricted to Local Traffic Only
There are multiple projects happening along Groton Ave. in the City of Cortland as part of the ongoing reconstruction project for the street. According to Crown City Rising, construction crews are continuing their work installing stormwater piping from Main Street and proceeding westwards. During this time, all traffic is restricted to local traffic only. Motorists are asked to utilize the posted detour signage.
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
NY Democratic Delegates to meet virtually ahead of DNC
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Now that Joe Biden has bowed out of the presidential race, Governor Kathy Hochul is throwing her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “I know a little bit about being number two,” said Hochul. “You’re the most qualified to understand what is involved in the role you’re expected to step into if circumstances […]
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. […]
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,...
Weekend Planner July 25-28
CFCU Summer Concert Series: Freight/Mike Powell & The Echosound. Bernie Milton Pavilion, Ithaca Commons | Concerts on the Commons returns this week with another double bill! Freight kicks off the show with “groove-centric and playfully syncopated” music, followed by “a five-headed sonic creature from Syracuse, NY that plays original Americana/Rock music” (pictured).
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
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...
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