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Smith Post brings top pitching to state tournament, looking for more offense
Smith Post opens the American Legion baseball state tournament with a game on Sunday afternoon. The Rome-based team, winner of the District V tournament, brings a trio of top starting pitchers and strong defense. If the offense can create just a little more, said manager Ryan Hickey, the team has a shot at its first state title since 1998.
Herkimer BOCES student places 6th in nation at SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta
A recent graduate of the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Health Science Careers program and Herkimer Central School District finished off her final year of high school by placing sixth in the nation at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Zoey Caldwell first won the state championship in the SkillsUSA...
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Annie-Laurie Hunter has been turning away 30 rabbits a week at her Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast East Syracuse. “Week in and week out,” Hunter said. “It flat-out hurts your heart.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Cooling station for unhoused people opens in Ilion
Photo by Donna Thompson – Christine Lawrence stands beside the lockers at the new Loaves and Fishes Cooling Station at 55 Central Plaza, Ilion. Visitors will store items in the locker while spending time at the site. The cooling station will be open from noon to 5 p.m. and will provide guests with a bag lunch as well as a place to get out of the heat.
MVHS recognized for quality stroke program
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Wynn Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines’ Stroke Gold Plus Award for the 14th consecutive year. The gold award recognizes the hospital’s performance in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
Stuff the Bus: Donate School Supplies to Kids in Western New York
Team up with us to STUFF THE BUS for Families in Need this Back to School Season!. All donations will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Western New York to ensure families around the region can get supplies for the new school year. Pens, pencils, crayons, paper, notebooks, backpacks,...
New York Weather: Warm, Sunny Days Ahead with Moderate Humidity
Albany, NY – New York residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable humidity levels today. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant summer day. Dew points are expected to stay in the 50s, making for a comfortable day without the oppressive humidity often associated with summer.
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
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