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What’s Happening in Evergreen Owego Cemetery?
In 1851, the original 11.5 Evergreen Cemetery acres and extensions, as surveyed by Stephen Dexter, were laid out in the “Rural” style. The National Register Bulletin (of the National Park Service) described the origins of the “Rural” Cemetery Movement as “… inspired by romantic perceptions of nature, art, national identity, and the melancholy theme of death.”
Miller scores grand slam at Tioga
Nichols, NY — Driver Marcus Miller drove four winners at Tioga Downs including the $13,000 featured fillies & mares’ pace with longshot Abby Rose ($56.00) on Friday (August 23). In the feature Forgot Thewallet A (Braxten Boyd) led to the quarter in :26.2. She used a :29.2 second...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but there are 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each with their top prizes still in circulation. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean...
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
Attorneys for Buffalo Diocese discussed statewide settlement in May
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Attorneys for the Buffalo Diocese are in discussions about joining the seven other dioceses across New York for a statewide settlement to hundreds of priest sex abuse cases. According to court documents and people closely related to the church’s bankruptcy filing, the pool of money from which the settlement could be […]
Public health officials urge caution as Lyme disease cases surge across the Southern Tier
Public health officials in counties across the Southern Tier are sounding the alarm about a big spike in tickborne diseases — in particular Lyme disease — in the first half of 2024. While nymph stage ticks are most likely to seek out warm-blooded hosts in the late spring and summer months, adults are most active in early spring and autumn, meaning the threat isn't going away anytime soon. ...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
Record Breaking Lottery Jackpot Up For Grabs In New York
This week might be the week you want to try your luck with the lottery here in New York State. This Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a record-breaking one for New York State residents. The current jackpot is up to $527 million dollars would make it the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident.
Final Season: Cayo Industrial Escape Room Closing in New York
One of the best escape rooms in Central New York is closing. Cayo Industrial Atrophy Escape Room will soon be no more. Joshua Reale has decided this year will be the last for his mind blowing experience in Rome, New York. Cayo began 18 years ago in an old warehouse...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Wonderful weather for the last full August weekend
Saturday August 24, 2024 — A slight increase in mid to upper level clouds this afternoon has made blue skies a touch hazy, but under approaching high pressure, conditions have remained mainly dry. The lone exception has been down Route 104 west towards Niagara and Erie Counties where a few showers have popped over the course of the middle of the afternoon. The showers will weaken as it runs into drier air to the east, possibly just clipping parts of Monroe County.
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