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Sitrin Wellness Center celebrates 25 years
NEW HARTFORD — The Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, with state-of-the-art equipment and two heated pools, offers Wellness Center memberships to former patients and the public. Elizabeth Lockwood, a licensed occupational therapist and wellness coordinator, says the membership is perfect for those who are seasoned in their gym workouts, to...
Smith Post edges Utica Post for District V Legion title
UTICA — Smith Post has been the team to beat in District V American Legion baseball during the two-month summer season. On Monday, Smith added an exclamation point to conclude a successful District V tournament.
#30 on Fox 40's Top 40: Holly Aprile
We continue with Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time, sponsored by UHS Sports Medicine and UHS Orthopedics. Aprile's story is one of the more dominant in Section IV small school history, playing field hockey, basketball and softball, but it was on the diamond where Aprile wrote much of her story.
ALERT: Gas leak in New Hartford leads to closures, evacuations
NEW HARTFORD — A gas leak on Genesee Street in New Hartford has closed down parts of the village and several buildings and homes have been evacuated, according to the state Department of Transportation and emergency officials. According to the New Hartford Police Department, a contractor working on a...
Mount Upton man arrested for Butternuts accident
BUTTERNUTS, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Chenango County man was arrested by New York State police for intentionally striking a vehicle in the town of Butternuts on Monday, July 22. Troopers were called to County Route 18 and State Highway 51 in the town of Butternuts at approximately 8 pm...
A Central New York restaurant with multiple identities has closed, citing rising costs
Cicero, N.Y. — A restaurant that combined a quirky diner, a classic sports pub, a pizzeria and one of Upstate New York’s best-known wing brands has closed permanently. The Cicero Eatery at 7785 Frontage Road closed Sunday, said Robb Bidwell, who owns the business with partner Doug Balle. It opened in 2021 as a second location for Armory Square’s Modern Malt diner, then transitioned to the Cicero Eatery in March 2023.
FamilyCare Medical Group to drop Excellus if agreement is not reached
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Patients are now being caught in the middle of another contract dispute. First, it was WellNow Urgent Care. Now, it’s FamilyCare Medical Group. Patients say they received a letter from the practice recently, notifying them of their intent to drop Excellus BlueCross BlueShield if a mutual agreement is not reached by December 31, 2024.
Inside 232: bugs, trash, no plumbing
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - No matter how bad you might imagine the inside of 232 West Main Street to be, the reality is worse. The Watertown apartment house was condemned last Thursday, leaving about 20 people with no homes. The city’s paperwork charges nearly two dozen code violations, and...
$50 million grant for 15th Ward could make Syracuse 'a national model'
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse is one of only seven cities in America to land a $50 million federal grant through the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Program. The money will go to revitalizing the 15th Ward — one of the poorest zip codes in the nation — and bringing life back to the blighted neighborhood.
Rome residents can soon apply for money from $1 million-plus recovery fund
Rome, N.Y. — Rome residents harmed by severe thunderstorms and a tornado that plowed through the city last week can soon apply to a recovery fund, officials said. About $175,000 has already been raised for the Rome Victims Recovery Fund, according to Anthony Picente Jr., the Oneida County executive. The county plans to contribute $1 million, he said.
Binghamton homeowners can get up to $40,000 to repair their house
BINGHAMTON, N.Y (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s Targeted Home Improvement Program or T-HIP, is a pilot program that awards grants to non-profits serving low income homeowners. Eligible homeowners can get $40,000 per house, for home repairs, including, ADA improvement, roof repairs, code violations and utility upgrades. The funding will be administered through the non-profits, First […]
Syracuse residents can now buy a second trash cart from city if one isn't enough
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the 96-gallon trash cart Syracuse households received last year isn’t big enough, residents will soon be able to get a second container. But unlike the first round of carts the city delivered to 32,400 properties, the second ones won’t be free. Residents will have to pay $75 to cover the cost of the additional can.
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...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
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