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Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director. […]
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
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...
Horseracing Wrongs protests at Travers: 'You wouldn't do this to your dog'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — With every major race in New York, there is always a group stationed outside the main gate protesting the sport, and how horses are treated. The Horseracing Wrongs group has been advocating for rules and laws against horse racing, saying that it's abuse. They tell fans as they walk in, how many horses die each year due to racing.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Sheriff’s Blotter: Intoxicated driver crashes ATV, Louisiana driver commits multiple traffic violations
The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office released arrest reports over the weekend. Gilbert, 69, of Cortlandville, was arrested on Friday (Aug. 23). The county sheriff’s report stated that officers responded to the area of Phelps Road in Homer for a personal injury crash involving an ATV. According to the report, Gilbert was operating the ATV while intoxicated.
Cortlandville Woman Arrested After Physical Altercation
Around 6:20 in the morning on Thursday, August 22nd, officers with the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office responded to Penguin Drive in Cortlandville for a reported domestic incident. It was during their investigation into the incident that 25 year old Stephanie C. Noble of Cortlandville, had engaged in a physical altercation with another person.
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, Aug. 17-Aug. 23
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Madison County reported from Aug. 17 to Aug. 23. There were 14 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,024-square-foot home on Wellington Drive in Cazenovia that sold for $399,000. Brookfield.
WKTV Weather Photo of the Day: August 26
VERONA BEACH, N.Y. -- Check out today's photo of a beautiful sunset at Verona Beach. Be sure to check back to see if your picture was picked as our WKTV Weather Photo of the Day. We also feature the image on our social media pages.
Skanda to host ‘RescueFest’ to support animal adoption and welfare organizations
CAZENOVIA — On Saturday, Aug. 31, The Haven at Skanda will present “RescueFest,” a family-friendly event supporting rescued animals and Central New York’s non-profit animal welfare organizations. Located on Mosley […]
Colgate Draws Cornell in Home Opener
HAMILTON - Ari Bezanson scored the Raiders lone goal early in the match as Colgate finished with a 1-1 draw against Cornell on Sunday afternoon's home opener. Bezanson opened her 2024 goalscoring account just under ten minutes into the match but Cornell was able to find a late equalizer. COACH...
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