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Nominate a Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration
LIVERPOOL (July 24, 2024) Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance...
$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Von Miller Admits He Should Not Have Played Last Year
There is no question that production from Von Miller last year was disappointing. But no one was more disappointed than Von. Miller was incredibly forthcoming today during his press conference after practice at Training Camp in Rochester. Last season was disappointing from a production standpoint. He didn't register a single sack and only tallied up 3 tackles. That's not at all what you expect from Von Miller. As he said, "I'm Von Miller. I'm measured by sacks."
New York’s Only NFL Team Ranks Most Popular In World
The whole wide world seems to know something that everyone in Western New York has known for 60 years: the Buffalo Bills are an amazing team. Now, thanks to a new survey that has been released, it seems that the world's most popular NFL team calls the 716 its home.
Buffalo Sabres selling game used equipment
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Are you a die hard Sabres fan looking to have your very own piece of the team? Here's an opportunity to have just that. The Buffalo Sabres will be selling game used equipment on Saturday, July 27. Those looking to get their hands on something must claim a ticket beforehand and can do so by clicking here.
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