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Wolfspeed awarded $10.9 million Navy contract with help of Williams' office
MARCY — Rep. Brandon Williams, R-22 Sennett, announced that Wolfspeed has been awarded a $10.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to help create components to help power national defense systems. Williams was joined by local and state officials, including state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome; Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon,...
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Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Madison and Chenango counties Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:13 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 a.m. for Madison and Chenango counties. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:13 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Plymouth,...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. 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.
JPC Days of Celebration Free Food & Gift Giveaway Drive-Thru 07/22 & Walkers 07/23 Inbox
Utica, NY. We invite you to the upcoming JPC Day of Celebration Drive-Thru (cars/vehicles only) Free Food and Gift Giveaway for disadvantaged families, seniors, and single individuals. The event will occur in the 1400 Block of West Street, Utica, NY 13501, on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. “Rain or Shine.”
Many New York Fishing Records Broken After 220 Pound Fish Found
A record fishing summer continues in New York State after a fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds was caught in the Hudson River. The New York State DEC says another fishing record was set. DEC Announces 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Largemouth Bass Breaks 37-Year-Old State Record. The DEC announced this...
Massively Popular Concert Is Coming To New York State
There is major concert new for New York State as one of the biggest festivals of the year is going to take place this September. The summer of 2024 has been, and continues to be, the best for concerts and live music. No matter the genre, there is a record amount of shows to see and from Buffalo to New York City, tickets are selling fast and venues are full!
Employees Organize Fundraiser for Upstate NY Cinema Hit By Tornado
In the aftermath of a record-setting month for severe weather in New York, local communities are still trying to piece their lives back together. A mix of high temperatures, heavy humidity and remnants of Hurricane Beryl have led to turbulent weather patterns, with a record 16 tornadoes having been confirmed in the month of July alone.
'End of an era': Mural artist pays one last visit to destroyed Rome icon
ROME — Why did most people think that the horse and rider mural in downtown Rome was of Paul Revere? Because of the moon added to the corner, said artist Jane Taylor, who painted the iconic mural in 2001. “As soon as I put the moon up there, everyone thought it was Paul Revere” and his midnight ride, said Taylor when she visited the site of her work on Tuesday. The mural was actually of Brigadier General Peter Gansevoort, who was a colonel when he and his men withstood the 20-day Siege of Fort Stanwix by British forces in 1777.
Another Major Heat Wave to Scorch Central New York Next Week
Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner. The National Weather Service confirmed Central New York will bake again with the fourth heat wave of the summer arriving early next week. Currently, they're calling for temperatures to be back in the 90s, courtesy of all the hot air blowing in from the western part of the country.
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund is running out of money
NEW YORK – New York state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which helps children injured by medical malpractice, is running out of money. It has enough to keep enrollment open until next spring, but after that, it will need additional funding.Typically, patients who sue for malpractice and win get a substantial award, but in New York, the hospital or doctor found to be negligent is only on the hook for part of the damages. Instead of paying for future costs, New York enrolls these kids into the fund with the promise of a lifetime of care. Sen. Liz Krueger, chair of the...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
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...
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