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Big Money Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
It was a lucky night for one Powerball player in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning Powerball ticket from Monday's drawing was sold in New York State. That ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball number which means...
Masi asks governor to remove Sierra from Orange Legislature; his advocate says he will be back by end of year
MIDDLETOWN – City of Middletown Common Councilman Joe Masi, an outspoken critic of Joel Sierra, has requested that Governor Kathy Hochul remove the legislator from office. Meanwhile, Sierra’s formally designated advocate, former City of Middletown Police Chief Ramon Bethencourt, said he “welcomes” any communication with the Governor’s Office. Bethencourt also said that Sierra will return to legislative meetings by the end of the year.
Truxton man sentenced for string of 2023 crimes
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) – A Cortland County man will spend over a decade behind bars. Matthew Clark, 37, was sentenced on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, on charges of felony burglary, felony grand larceny, and felony possession of a forged instrument. Clark, of Truxton, received a 9-year determinate sentence for burglary, and 2-4 years each for the other crimes, though they will be served concurrently.
Cortland County DSS to receive $165K in state aid
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — State funding will benefit the Cortland County Department of Social Services. About $165,000 is coming from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. County officials plan to hire a caseworker with the funding. The full-time job would help families stabilize their households. Officials aim to...
Sock Out Cancer’s Benefit Concert to Support Cancer Patients and Families in Broome County!
Are you ready to “rock out” while helping support local cancer patients and their families? Get ready for the Rock Out for Sock Out Cancer concert on Saturday, October 19th at the Broome County Forum. This year’s benefit concert features Kevin Chalfant’s Journey Experience and special guest Alyssa...
Nature Writer Rick Marsi Launches New Column
Rick Marsi, who has been writing about nature for decades, has embarked on a new chapter after his column was killed by the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin. "The Great Outdoors" had been a fixture in the Sunday edition of the Gannett newspaper. Marsi received an email late last month advising...
PETA urges BU to reconsider using bearcat mascot
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) — PETA wrote a letter to Binghamton University, urging the school to reconsider using its new live mascot. Binghamton University and Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville announced a new partnership to use the park’s binturong, commonly referred to as a bearcat, as the school’s mascot. PETA sent a letter to BU’s president, […]
Boy in critical condition after being shot in the head and dropped off at Upstate Hospital
Update: 15-year-old boy shot in head near Parkside Commons still in critical condition. Syracuse, N.Y. — A boy is in critical condition after he was shot in the head and dropped off at Upstate Hospital in Syracuse, police said. At 10:58 p.m. Monday the boy was taken to the...
New York Eliminating Safety Inspections on Vehicles?
Do you think it would be a good idea for the state of New York to do like other states and eliminate the need for vehicle owners to have and pass a yearly safety inspection?. There are two things that most of us New Yorkers are well aware we have to do at least once every year and if we don't do them there could be serious consequences. We have to pay and file our taxes, and we need to have the vehicles we own and drive inspected. Not that you need an explanation but if you don't pay your taxes, the state will eventually find out and you'll spend years trying to clear things up.
Sweets Sold At Target, Walmart In New York State May Kill
Over 30 recalled products sold in popular stores across the Empire State now come with the FDA's highest-risk factor, because eating the candy may lead to "death." In May, Hudson Valley Post reported about the candy recall. The FDA just updated the recall and gave the recall the highest risk level.
Gov. Hochul willing to 'find any resolution' to better ensure safety of state corrections officers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says her office is willing to look at any statistics relating to an increase in violence at state correctional facilities, and find “any resolution that’s necessary” to better ensure the safety of COs. Read more from WBEN:
Wet Winter Whirlwind Predicted for New York
If you like the snow, you're going to love the upcoming winter season. It looks like we finally may see some in New York. Get ready to break out the skis, snowmobiles, and snow blowers, something we haven't done much of the past few seasons. The Farmer's Almanac is predicting a Wet Winter Whirlwind in Central New York with lots of snow.
Blink Fitness bankruptcy filing: List of NY locations at risk of closing
NEW YORK - Blink Fitness, the New York-based gym operator company with 100 locations across the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The chain has 60 locations in New York alone and more than half of them are listed in the filing. Blink, a chain owned by the...
44 Section V boys lacrosse players named all-state: See who was selected
The New York State Sportswriters Association released its boys lacrosse all-state teams on Friday, and 44 Rochester- and Finger Lakes-area players were among the honorees. This marks the fifth time, and first since 2022, that the NYSSWA has recognized student-athletes in boys lacrosse. Here are the Section V athletes that were included: ...
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