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Legendary Rock Band to Close Out The Great New York State Fair with Explosive Labor Day Show
Get ready to rock out this Labor Day as Jackyl, the iconic rock band with over 30 years of touring under their belt, takes the stage at Suburban Park on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. This electrifying performance marks the grand finale of The 2024 Great New York State Fair’s 13-day run.
31 Years Ago Sara Anne Wood Disappeared, Search Continues Today
August 18th marks a solemn anniversary in Central New York. It's the tragic day 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood disappeared from a rural road near her Frankfort home. 31 years ago, on August 18, 1993, Sara vanished while riding her bike home from bible school at Norwich Corners Church on Roberts Road. Her abductor, Lewis S. Lent Jr. eventually confessed to kidnapping and murdering Sara while in custody for another child crime. He's currently serving a life sentence without parole.
Armed Oswego robbery suspects chased by police from Fulton to Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three men are under arrest after allegedly attempting a robbery in Oswego that lead to a car chase that began in Fulton and ending in Syracuse. According to Oswego Police, 26-year-old Devin Johnson of Granby, 21-year-old Zaquest Robinson of Syracuse, and 23-year-old Mykial-Anthony O DeJesus of Utica had arrived at a residence on the eastside of the City of Oswego with handguns, threatening multiple residents at gun point. Police said that the victims gave them money and marijuana in addition to the trio stealing one of their cars. This incident was reported just after midnight on Friday.
Syracuse police respond to a fourth stabbing in less than 24 hours
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Friday, August 23 at 11:27 p.m., the Syracuse Police Department was called to 750 East Adams Street, University Hospital, for a report of a stabbing victim, who arrived at the emergency room in a private car. When police arrived, officers found a 34-year-old man...
Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
More fiscal changes come to light ahead of first day for Ithaca public schools
ITHACA, N.Y. — Administrators from the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) presented a list of pending and implemented budget cuts to Board of Education members during a special voting meeting Tuesday night. The fiscal impact of that smaller budget — and how district leaders choose to allocate it —...
INHS to hold Volunteer Cleanup Day and they are looking for help
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Cleanup volunteers are needed on Thursday, September 12 in Ithaca. Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services is hosting a Volunteer Cleanup day for their properties in an effort to "beautify the community." People looking to volunteer can sign up here in two hour time slots. The first slot...
Two Men’s Lacrosse Legends Inducted into 2024 IMLCA Hall of Fame
Two prominent figures from Cornell University, Nevin D. Ned Harkness and Howie Borkan, have been selected for induction into the 2024 Intercollegiate Men's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IMLCA) Hall of Fame. Harkness, a legendary coach with a record of 136-21-1 at RPI and a 35-1 record at Cornell, has achieved significant success in lacrosse and ice hockey. Borkan, a Big Red alumnus and longtime contributor to lacrosse, also played a key role in the development of the sport in Israel. Their induction marks the first time Cornell alumni have been honored since 2015's inaugural class.
Weekend top picks: Trumansburg Fair, Punk Rock Happy Hour, and more
(CortacaToday) — Looking for something to do this weekend? Try these weekend top picks for fun activities in Cortland and Tompkins counties:. Sweeten the End of Summer: On Friday 8/23 and Saturday 8/24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Ithaca Public Education Initiative is sponsoring free carousel rides at Stewart Park. Pair as many free carousel rides as you want with Movies in the Park on Friday night, where “Monsters, Inc.” will be shown at 7 p.m. To learn more about the event, click here.
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
‘Extremely serious’ equine virus that can spread to humans found in multiple N.Y. counties; state Department of Health issues warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The presence of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in numerous horses across many counties in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is a rare yet “extremely serious,” and is capable of being spread by mosquitoes...
100 people become U.S. citizens at the New York State Fair
Geddes, N.Y. -- One hundred people became U.S. citizens Friday at the New York State Fair. Administrative judge for the Fifth Judicial District, Deborah H. Karalunas, presided over the naturalization ceremony, which took place at 11 a.m. at Daniella’s Steakhouse. If you purchase a product or register for an...
TLC performance at the NYS Fair cancelled
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — TLC’s performance scheduled for Friday night, August 23, at 8 p.m. at the New York State Fair was cancelled. A message on the screen at Suburban Park read the show was cancelled due to T-Boz experiencing “severe illness.” Sean Farnsworth, a spokesperson for the Fair, said T-Boz was experiencing symptoms related […]
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
NY State Fair baby goat exhibit shut down to prevent spread of contagious virus
Hours before the annual State Fair opened this week in Syracuse, a veterinarian from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets intercepted the highly anticipated union of 100 baby goats on the verge of snuggling with hundreds of children and their families. Turns out, the routine inspection that...
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