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State Health Department lays out guidelines to protect New Yorkers against rabies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summertime is here, which means more time in parks and outdoor spaces. According to the New York State Health Department, this is also the time to see an uptick in rabies cases. “It's not only a busy time for us to see rabid animals, but because...
Realistic school shooter drills banned in New York
On Monday, the New York State Board of Education approved new regulations on school shooter drills, banning certain practices and instituting new requirements. Under the new rules, schools must inform both students and parents about upcoming drills up to a week in advance.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
‘National Carousel Day’ has special meaning to Binghamton
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) -- Thursday is National Carousel Day. Did you know that Binghamton is The Carousel Capital of the world? The first carousel in the area can be dated back to the Ross Park Zoo in 1887, which also happens to be the fifth oldest zoo in the nation. “The...
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Guthrie Lourdes Day of Wellness: A Community Health Fair
On Wednesday, July 31st, the Guthrie Lourdes Day of Wellness will bring together a variety of health and wellness resources to the First Presbyterian Church Health Fair, located at 2 Main Street in Johnson City. Among the highlights of the event will be the Guthrie Lourdes Mammo on the Move, a mobile mammography unit that provides vital screening services to women in the community, from 10am to 4pm.
Syracuse University plans a new dormitory impacting a historic rose garden and mansion
Syracuse University’s plans to build a massive new dormitory directly across from the historic rose garden is getting blowback. According to Syracuse.com, the building on Ostrom Avenue and University Place will house 703 beds. The dormitory, spanning 272-thousand square feet, is slated to be the largest student housing building in Syracuse, with construction anticipated to last 22 months.
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...
Homelessness discussion focuses on Watertown's Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Littered sidewalks and overflowing shopping carts on Factory Street are the latest focus in the discussion on homelessness in Watertown and Jefferson County. Watertown Mayor Sarah Pierce says homelessness is something both the city and county need to tackle together. “It is great that we...
Endwell Man Charged After Drugs, Guns Found in Binghamton Apartment
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force says an Endwell man is charged after search warrants were executed in Binghamton and the Town of Union. According to the Task Force, the first warrant was executed Wednesday at 341 Main Street, Apartment 3RE in Binghamton. A .22-caliber revolver, a 9mm handgun, a high-capacity 9mm magazine, approximately 5.2 ounces of cocaine and crack cocaine, over $5,500 in suspected drug proceeds, and other paraphernalia were all found. An additional search warrant was executed in the Town of Union, where an additional approximate $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds was found.
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