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New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Out-of-state college students struggle to get continuous mental health care. What are lawmakers doing?
While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system. Namely, New York state doesn’t allow for inter-state telehealth therapy, and college students are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. It’s...
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,...
Steve Bannon's trial in border wall fundraising case set for December, after his ongoing prison term
While Steve Bannon serves a four-month federal prison term, the conservative strategist now has a December date for a different trial in New York, where he’s charged with scheming to con donors who gave money to build a border wall with Mexico. With Bannon excused from court because of his incarceration, a judge Tuesday scheduled jury selection to start Dec. 9 in the “We Build the Wall” case. The trial had been expected as soon as September but was postponed because Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, is in a federal penitentiary in Connecticut. Bannon is behind bars because he was convicted of defying a congressional subpoena related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He’s due to be released in late October. The judge in the New York case, April Newbauer, said she wanted to allow enough time for Bannon to meet with his lawyers and review trial exhibits and things she described as “difficult to go over during counsel visits in prison.”
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
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.
Sherrill Silversmiths Fall in Second Round to Cortland, 7-1; Diamond Dawgs Shock Outlaws with a Walk-off in the Ninth, 2-1
WKTV -- Playoff baseball was upon us in one league, while the final week of the regular season in another saw teams making a final push for the postseason. The Sherrill Silversmiths headed into their Second Round matchup in the NYCBL Eastern Division against Cortland as the two seed, while the Crush entered as the three seed. The winner would advance to take on the winner of the top-seeded Syracuse Salt Cats and the fourth-seeded Rochester Ridgemen on Wednesday in a best-of-three series.
Forest Rangers Conduct Multiple Mountain Rescues in Central New York
Several life threatening incidents involving hikers and a pair of kayakers took place in Herkimer County last week. The New York State Forest Rangers were hard at work saving lives across Central New York. The first incident happened July 15, at around 11:15 in the morning, when a hiker on...
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, Syracuse native Tom Kenny says: ‘That’s his superpower’
SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, according to the Syracuse native who has voiced the cartoon character for 25 years. A video from the 2024 Motor City Comic Con in Detroit shows voice actor Tom Kenny talking about “SpongeBob SquarePants” during a fan Q&A. Kenny said a neurodivergent fan previously came up and asked if SpongeBob was on the autism spectrum, and confirmed he is.
100 Black Men of Syracuse proposes its own Central New York Academy Charter School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse non-profit organization known as the 100 Black Men of Syracuse is looking to work with the Syracuse City School District and The Higher Learning Network, to build a new charter school for underserved students. The group has already submitted a proposal to New York...
Two hospitalized after motorcycles struck by SUV on Teall Avenue
Two people are recovering in the hospital after two motorcycles were hit by a car on Teall Avenue Tuesday evening in Syracuse. It happened around 6:30 p.m., bringing traffic to a standstill as many people were heading home from work just blocks away from the I-690 on-ramp. A witness who...
Community Foundation Rome Victim Recovery Fund Applications Now Being Accepted
The road to recovery is still a long one for the victims of last weeks devastating tornado that touched down in the City of Rome. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties in conjunction with Oneida County has set up a fund specifically designated to provide assistance to those impacted and in the greatest need. Applications are now being accepted.
Day 1 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair Begins with New Historical Marker; President Taft Referenced
BOONVILLE, N.Y. -- Today marks the opening day of the Boonville-Oneida County Fair, and alongside the usual fair activities, the first day commenced with the unveiling of a historical marker. The fair now features a new blue and yellow historical sign, which even references President William Howard Taft. The historical...
LIST: Resources for Rome Tornado Relief Assistance
ROME, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross has released a list of service providers in the Rome area to assist residents after last Tuesday's tornado. The Red Cross partnered with different agencies in Rome and Oneida County to provide the following list. These services are current as of 9 a.m....
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