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Cayuga County Sheriff's Office looking for Bass Pro Shop grand larceny suspect
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office is investigating a reported grand larceny at the Finger Lakes Mall in Auburn. The incident happened on Sunday, June 2 at the Bass Pro Shops store. Deputies are now searching for the suspect pictured here, appearing to wear a white t-shirt...
East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- East Rock Capital, a generational wealth manager serving a select group of families since 2006, today announced the hire of Alexandra Schueler as Senior Director of Strategic Engagement. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723325415/en/ East Rock Capital Names Alexandra Schueler Senior Director of Strategic Engagement (Photo: Business Wire)
Drunk driver crashed into pond outside Bass Pro Shops in Central NY, cops say
A Central New York man has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk, crashing a truck into the pond outside a Bass Pro Shops store at the Fingerlakes Mall. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Finger Lakes Mall Drive and Clark Street Road in Auburn on Saturday night. A black Ford F250 was found in the pond in front of the Auburn Bass Pro Shops, sinking into the water around 10:51 p.m.
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.
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties Tuesday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:22 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Russell, or 7 miles northwest...
Sidewalk work begins on Main Street; other project updates included
Construction crews have begun sidewalk work on Main Street in Cortland, along with other projects. According to an update from Crown City Rising, crews began pouring sidewalks on the west side of Main Street between Clinton Avenue and Court Street, along with road grading in that area on the east side of the street.
Hidden Gems of CNY: She sold tacos out of her house, now she’s feeding the masses
(This is part of an ongoing series that showcases some of the best food and drinks in Central New York that you probably don’t know about. Do you have a hidden gem? Share your favorite by emailing me at cmiller@syracuse.com or texting me at 315-382-1984. I might even buy you a meal.)
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...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Wyoming and Livingston counties Tuesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 5:05 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Wyoming and Livingston counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:04 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
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.
Hank Williams Jr. coming to Upstate NY: When, where, how much are tickets?
Country music star Hank Williams Jr. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of his 1979 album and song, “Family Tradition,” with a 2024 tour that includes three stops in Upstate New York. The Country Music Hall of Famer will perform first at the Bethel Woods Center of the Arts...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
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