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New York State Resident Reports “Cylindrical Shaped” Hovering Object
A New York state resident reported seeing what they first thought was a police helicopter hovering near the ground. However, as the witness continued to look on they noticed something very odd about this encounter. What exactly was this person from Watervliet seeing here? Is this some sort of thing...
29-year-old woman arrested in fatal stabbing of man in Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — A 29-year-old woman who fatally stabbed a man Friday has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, police said. Shandrika Kersey was arrested Monday for stabbing Jermil Washington, 49, who later died, police said. She’s been charged with first-degree manslaughter and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Section III girls soccer players take over syracuse.com’s 2024 media day (67 photos)
Cicero, N.Y. — Girls soccer players from 58 Section III teams took over syracuse.com’s 2024 media days at Cicero-North Syracuse High School. Syracuse.com media day is presented by Rainbow Lettering. These girls soccer players had some fun as they posed with teammates to show off their unique personalities.
Fayetteville-Manlius High School teacher killed in weekend crash
TOWN OF MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Town of Manlius Police Department confirmed the person who died in Saturday’s morning crash was a teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Police say 48-year-old David Engel was killed after his car went off the roadway on Aug. 24, hitting multiple telephone...
Community mourns beloved Utica principal at candlelight vigil
UTICA — An elementary school principal. A mother. A mentor. A friend. Those who loved and knew Elizabeth Gerling best described her as possessing these and many other qualities and characteristics. Gerling, best known to the community as the longtime principal of Columbus Elementary School in Utica, died sometime...
City hiring part-time homeless outreach coordinator to manage encampment efforts
ITHACA, N.Y. — City administrators will begin accepting applications in the coming week to fill the part-time role of homeless outreach coordinator, a long-awaited addition to an overwhelmed city staff. Members of the Common Council voted unanimously to approve legislation establishing the role at a special meeting Aug. 14,...
Summer Warmth Coming to an End
Tonight: Areas of fog developing. Low 60. Tuesday morning: Patchy fog. Low 70s. Tuesday afternoon: Mostly sunny and warm. High 84. Tuesday evening: Mostly sunny. Mid 70s. Summer warmth continues for another day before cooler weather returns. For tonight, expect areas of fog to develop. Overnight lows near 60. For tomorrow, patchy fog in the morning gives way to sunshine. Mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the mid 80s. A cold front drops in from the north and brings the chance of thunderstorms late tomorrow night. Cooler weather to follow, with highs in the upper 70s on Wednesday.
Dump truck takes down power pole in Trenton
BARNEVELD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – A large dump truck has taken down wires and a utility pole alongside Route 12 in Barneveld, closing down the southbound lane of Route 12 between Route 28 and North Gage Road. One lane of Route 12 southbound has been reopened. The back dump truck...
Back 2 Work: August 26–August 30
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Back to Work job orders for Aug. 26–Aug. 30. Job Title: Materials Associate City: Cazenovia, NY. Full time for manufacturer. Duties: The primary role of a Materials Associate will be working in Oracle to receive finished good from production into inventory and reserve them to open sales orders. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. 2 years of experience preferred.
Company news: Oswego Hospital appoints Dr. Michael Alcasid and Dr. David Bass as 2024-25 leaders
The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025. Dr. Michael Alcasid was appointed president. For the past 26 years, Dr. Alcasid has worked at Oswego Hospital. In 1998 he started as a staff physician while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008 he transitioned to being a hospitalist, a position he’s held ever since. Dr. Alcasid has held various leadership positions. As the newly elected president of the medical staff, he will also serve as chair of the medical executive committee and as a member of the Oswego Health board of directors. In this role, he is responsible for communicating and representing the opinions and concerns of the medical staff and its members on organizational and specific matters affecting hospital operations to the board. He will also oversee compliance on the part of the medical staff with the procedural safeguards and rights of its members in all stages of the hospital’s credentialing process.
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:07 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Areas of dense fog will continue through around 9 a.m. in portions of eastern...
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of the 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
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