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Man killed in head-on collision in Madison County, woman airlifted to hospital
A Chenango County man is dead after a head-on collision in the Town of Brookfield Tuesday afternoon. New York State Police report Dominick E. Brown, 44, from New Berlin was driving a pickup truck southbound on NY-8 when he crossed over the double yellow line into the opposite, striking an SUV driven by a 63-year-old woman woman from Leonardsville.
Utica police release footage of robberies that lead to stop before police shooting of Nyah Mway, 13
Utica, N.Y. — Utica police has released new video footage of two robberies that led to officers to stop two boys, a stop that ultimately ended with an officer fatally shooting 13-year-old Nyah Mway. On June 28, officers stopped Nyah and another 13-year-old boy in the 900 block of...
Cortlandville Town Supervisor Williams Announces Resignation
Cortlandville Town Supervisor Tom Williams has announced his resignation as Supervisor, effective August 7th. Williams cited his reason for resignation as personal. “During this transitional period, we want to assure you that our Town government remains committed to maintaining stability and continuing the progress we have made together. We will be working closely with our Town Council and Town Officials to ensure that all essential services and ongoing projects proceed without interruption.” The Town of Cortlandville said in a release.
Ithaca’s defunct public works oversight board might be replaced by an advisory commission
ITHACA, N.Y. — Officials are working to revitalize the City of Ithaca’s long-defunct public works oversight board. However, the current proposal scales back the board’s authority, reducing it to an advisory commission. The change preserves an avenue for public input while increasing the efficiency of public works...
Governor Hochul Hosts Roundtable on Smartphone Use in Southern Tier Schools
(WNY News Now) – New York – Governor Hochul engages educators and parents to shape a new statewide policy on smartphone use in schools. “When it comes to smartphones and other internet enabled devices in schools, it’s clear that the status quo just isn’t working for our young people and educators,” Governor Hochul said. “I’m gaining valuable feedback from teachers and parents across the state to ensure we develop effective solutions that will deliver the best result for our kids.”
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
A library on Wheels Comes to the Chenango Forks District
CHENANGO FORKS, N.Y (WIVT/WBHG) – Summers are a busy time and the Chenango Forks Book Mobile wants to make it easier and more accessible for kids to read books during their summer break. The Chenango Forks Book Mobile is in its second year of providing free books to local kids living in the district. The […]
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...
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...
Shots fired in Syracuse tripled in a week: 8 injured in 5 shootings
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The number of shots fired incidents in Syracuse tripled in a week and appear to stem from beefs between rival gangs, police said. In seven days, there were 36 shots fired incidents in Syracuse, according to Syracuse Police COMPSTAT reports. That’s compared to 12 shots fired incidents the week before.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
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