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Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Henderson Veteran's Home Rescued from Vandalism After Arrest, Community Rallies in Support
After months of distress, a retired Air Force veteran's home in Henderson has been freed from the grips of relentless vandalism following an arrest by the Henderson Police Department. Larry Utter, the veteran at the center of this turmoil, expressed a deep sense of relief to FOX5, "Now, I have a complete sense of relief so that I don’t have to worry about whether I’m going to wake up and go look at my pad and find out that my house has been vandalized again."
Penfield neighbors react to proposed Costco development
Penfield, N.Y. (WHAM) — As the Town of Penfield inches toward the approval of a new Costco store near a developing section of State Route 250, neighbors are reacting to the possible new development. John Crombach has lived in Penfield for more than 30 years. He recalls much change;...
Spencerport Canal Days happening this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Spencerport Canal Days kicks off this weekend, with lots of fun for the whole family. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Visitors will find arts and craft vendors, plenty of food, and live entertainment. “It’s our opportunity to showcase Spencerport and Odgen,” […]
PREVIEW: Rochester-Area Athletes at the Paris Olympics
While often considered more of a source for winter athletes, the Rochester area has a long history of participation in the Summer Olympic Games, dating to when the Canandaigua-born William Lewis and Waterloo-born Harry Lee participated in track and field events in the 1900 Games in Paris. The area’s first gold medalists came in 1904, when Charles Jacobus– born in Seneca, Ontario County- came in first in the croquet-style sport of roque in the only year it was an Olympic sport, while Orleans County’s David Munson took home gold as part of a team four-mile event. In 1924, in Paris, runner Bill Cox became the first Monroe County native to win an Olympic medal, taking bronze in the 3,000-meter team race.
Utica police release narrated video of Nyah Mway shooting death: Here's what it reveals
Note: This story was updated with a statement from Justice For Nyah Mway. From the time he was stopped to when he was shot, the Utica Police Department went over its body camera footage of the shooting death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway in a new video released Thursday night. Utica Police Lt. Ashley Berger...
Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
World of Outlaws at Weedsport; Big Block Mods Join Them
WEEDSPORT, NY – The NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars are set to make their lone trip to Weedsport Speedway this Sunday, July 28 for the Empire State Challenge. The Outlaws will be paired with a 50-lap DIRTcar Big Block Modified special, making for a dramatic one-two punch of racing on Sunday evening at The Port.
Cornell University workers rally for a new contract with higher wages
Alita Bentley works in food service at Cornell University. She’s been there for over a decade. Bentley dreams of owning a home that she could pass down to her children. Instead, she said she’s barely making ends meet. “Everything is doubled, except our salary, except our wages, that's...
Jefferson Co. man charged for alleged damage to holding cell window
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Jefferson County man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies allege that 26-year-old Dylan Howard is suspected of causing over $1,500 in damages after a July 15 incident. Howard was charged with criminal mischief in the second degree. He […]
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
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