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‘It was just pandemonium’: Rome neighbors still reeling one month after tornado ravaged city
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s hard for Ryan Langone to relive the terror he felt four weeks ago as a tornado ripped through Rome. He was in his living room. The wind picked up; a tornado alert sounded. He rushed his boys to the basement. “I heard the freight train noise they always say to […]
Blues festival coming to Chenango
It’s a commonly held belief that if you want to hear blues, you need to go down south. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to visit the Mississippi Delta. On August 16 and 17, you can get your blues fix just by heading a short way down Rt. 12. That’s the weekend you...
New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of Democrats’ plans to drive voter turnout in the state this fall and potentially flip vital congressional districts. But there could be a problem: The ballot question...
New York State Man Finds Massive Fisher [PICTURES]
New York State is blessed to have such a wide variety of wildlife. From Niagara Falls to the Adirondack mountains, it is a conservationists paradise. But there is one animal that you may not have seen before but can be found just about everywhere. A fisher is described as a...
Many New Yorkers Have an Unexpected ‘Killer’ in Their Backyard
In June, a deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. Unfortunately, tragedy has nearly struck again. From upstate...
New York Residents Struggle As Inflation Soars in 2024
The recent surge in inflation has had a significant impact on Americans across the country, including residents of New York State. As consumer prices continue to rise, individuals and families in New York are feeling the effects of these increases in various aspects of their daily lives. Inflation Trends in...
Workers, farms enter binding arbitration
After months of delays and negotiations between vegetable and fruit growers and pickers over unionization, five farms in Western New York have started the process of binding arbitration with the state’s Public Employment Relations Board. This decision comes as a last resort for the pickers’ representative, United Farm Workers....
Officials express concern at high rate of drunk and drugged driving incidents
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney (R), New York State Sen. Dean Murray (R-East Patchogue) and county Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. (D) released public safety announcements to remind the public of the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. They further discussed the importance of staying at the scene of a crash, as well as the legal and financial ramifications of a criminal arrest.
Road Closure Along State Route 79 in the Town of Colesville
The New York State Department of Transportation has issued an alert to all motorists regarding the closure of State Route 79 in the Town of Colesville, Broome County. The closure spans approximately 1,000 feet east of the Interstate 88 interchange to the intersection with Main Street and is expected to remain in effect until further notice. This inconvenience is necessary to facilitate a culvert repair, a process that is anticipated to last several weeks.
Maine Endwell High School All-Time Leading Scorer Gives Back to Alma Mater with Her Own Basketball Camp
Kaety L'Amoreaux is no stranger to Maine-Endwell High School, winning two section four Class A championships, cracking the top 10 all-time scoring list for class b and up, and becoming the all-time leading scorer for Maine-Endwell during her four years there. But for the upcoming sophomore guard at Fairfield University,...
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