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New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
‘Giving me hope’: Strangers donate $120K to help Upstate NY mother move away from racism next door
Caroline, N.Y. — For years, Amanda David’s next-door neighbor has encroached on her property and spewed racial slurs at her and her family, turning a peaceful plot in the Finger Lakes into a place where she no longer feels at home. But over the summer, hundreds of strangers...
Former Ohio State QB to make Orange debut: How to watch Syracuse-Ohio free live stream
The Syracuse Orange Football team opens its 2024 season against the Ohio Bobcats, with Fran Brown making his head coaching debut, and an all-new, overhauled roster including Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord at quarterback. Syracuse vs. Ohio kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31 (8/31/2024) at the...
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of August 30)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through August 30 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Steve Pooler, Aug. 29, on the 154-yard No. 8 hole at SunsetRidge using a 7-iron. Witnessed by Patrick Cooney. Rob Baker, Aug. 29, pm je 163-yard No. 5 hole at BeaverMeadows using a...
Utica's Party in the Park Goes On Despite Weather
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica's Party in the Park, rescheduled after the officer involved shooting death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway, took place at Proctor Park Saturday. The rains made it a little sketchy for a while, but the clouds parted just enough to hold the event. Not much of a crowd...
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Men’s Golf Begins 2024-25 Season Sunday at Boston College’s Red Bandana Invitational
The Youngstown State men's golf team will open its 2024-25 season on Sunday when it begins play in the Red Bandana Invitational hosted by Boston College at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, N.Y. The Penguins will be opening a six-tournament fall schedule that will conclude in mid-October before the season...
Herkimer BOCES recognizes staff during energetic welcome back event
Photo submitted – Duncan Kirkwood, who is a speaker, trainer and author, gives a presentation titled “Grit in Education: The Psychological Resilience Critical for Success” during the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES District Superintendent welcome back event on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Herkimer College. View more photos from the welcome event on the @HerkimerBOCES Facebook page at www.facebook.com/herkimerboces.
Herkimer 9 Foundation making progress in establishing basketball’s roots
The Herkimer 9 Foundation has made significant strides in the last four years, establishing Herkimer as the birthplace of basketball. It’s been a couple of years since we last talked with Scott Flansburg about it, so we felt it was time for an update. In this episode of Small...
DOT Replaces Buffalo Speed Camera With New York State Troopers
The New York State Department of Transportation's efforts to control speeding in work and construction zones throughout the Empire State have been impacting the area. According to data released by NYSDOT, more than 5,000 crashes at construction zones have occurred since 2020. Because of that, New York State passed a new law in 2021 allowing the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to automatically enforce construction zone speed limits by electronically monitoring speed and issuing tickets.
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Slew of Cornell alums led by hotel execs buy South Hill hotel and spa
ITHACA, N.Y. — La Tourelle Hotel and Spa, set on 15 acres of farmland on Ithaca’s South Hill, was purchased this spring by a group of mostly Cornell University alumni after being owned and managed by the Wiggins family since the late 1980s. Under a newly formed LLC,...
Single-game tickets for Utica University men's hockey available
UTICA — Single game tickets for the 2024-25 Utica University men’s hockey season are available for purchase. The NCAA Division III team, which advanced to the national semifinals last March, made the announcement Friday on social media.
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