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Tops Markets Doubles SNAP Customers’ Produce-Purchasing Power
DUFB is now available at three additional Tops locations in the Rochester, N.Y., region:. The first Tops locations to offer DUFB launched in the Buffalo area (1275 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo and 1000 Portage Road in Niagara Falls) in 2023. To date, the programs' redemption rate has exceeded expectations, with a 25% redemption rate, which is three to four times the normal rate of similar programs.
Historic Upstate New York Weather Proves More Help Is Needed
Top New York officials believe the federal government needs to do more to protect New Yorkers from tornadoes. Following the most tornadoes New York has seen in one month, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for increased funding for weather systems. Schumer Calls For More Federal Funding After Record...
NY weather: Air quality alert issued for part of New York Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 11:58 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 11 p.m. for Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens as well as Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. "The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an Air Quality Health...
Venomous Snake Still Scares New Yorkers After Getting Run Over By Car
A venomous snake was still scaring New Yorkers, despite being run over by a car. In its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol" the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed DEC officers recovered an injured rattlesnake. 'Aggressive' Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns. Recently, a very...
Major Ice Cream Manufacturer To Expand Its Operations in Upstate New York
Wells Enterprises Inc., the owner of Blue Bunny ice cream brand, is expanding its ice cream production in Upstate New York. The company announced plans to expand its Dunkirk plant, adding a 3,000-square-foot warehouse, a 20,000-square-foot refrigeration space, and a 12,000-square-foot mezzanine to support its growing production for the East Coast market.
Former Addison clerk-treasurer, who stole over $1 million in public funds, to be sentenced to prison, forfeit pension, pay full restitution
The former clerk-treasurer of the village of Addison in Steuben County, who stole more than $1.1 million in public funds, will be required to pay full restitution as part of a multi-year sentence. Ursula Stone, 56, must also forfeit her state pension. In May, Stone pleaded guilty and admitted to...
Two people killed in Cayuga County crash
IRA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Two people are dead after a car crash in Cayuga County. According to the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, the two-vehicle crash happened at 6:25, Thursday evening on Ira Hill Road, near the intersection of Farnam Road. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said a third person was transported from the […]
Faculty, students pair up for summer Nexus Scholar research projects
Peek into various labs on campus during the summer and you can quickly get an idea of the diversity of research pursued by Cornell faculty. In Goldwin Smith Hall, classics and information science majors are working with faculty on preserving and digitizing valuable 19th century lexica of classical Greek authors; in Lincoln Hall, music majors are working on a website to introduce the world to Haitian classical music performers and composers; and in Weill Hall, computational biologists are running computer simulations to help researchers better understand genetic mutations.
Cornell’s Grady snaps Team USA’s 64-year drought, wins gold
PARIS (CortacaToday) — A 2019 Big Red grad has won gold in Paris. Michael Grady and the US men’s 4 rowing squad narrowly defeated New Zealand on Thursday to capture the medal. The margin of victory was .85 seconds. It was the first men’s rowing gold for Team USA since 1960. Grady is one of five Cornellians representing the United States in the games, including Lansing native Kyle Dake, who hits the wrestling mat next week in his second consecutive Olympics.
‘Historic Summit’ Held In Upstate New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held an "historic summit" in Upstate New York. We've learned all the details about what happened. On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul convened leaders from the Indigenous Nations across New York State at the New York State Capitol in Albany in what's described as a "historic summit."
NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Columbia and Dutchess counties Friday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 8:59 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 9:45 p.m. for Columbia and Dutchess counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:58 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Sharon, or 17 miles west of...
Police Say Person Posing As FCC Scammed New York State Resident
Be careful you you're sharing your information with. Scammers always seem to find new and more elaborate ways to target their victims, whether it be through over the phone or online. One past example was a suspect, who claimed to be from Microsoft, who ripped off a Hudson Valley resident for thousands of dollars, says police.
Advocates urge Governor Hochul to sign the drug affordability bill
ALBANY, NY – Advocates and lawmakers are urging the Governor to sign a bill that would assist New Yorkers with their prescription and utility bills. “With these extreme weather patterns affecting everyone, the most severe consequences fall on seniors and those with underlying health issues,” said Assembly Member Pat Fahy (D-Assembly District 109).
Burdett man sentenced for arson, burglary
WATKINS GLEN, NY (CortacaToday) – A Burdett man faces up to 6 years in State Prison. Zane Seubert, 46, was sentenced in Schuyler County last month on felony arson and burglary charges. Seubert receives 2-6 years on the burglary charge, and 1-3 years on the arson charge. Chief Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Hourihan says those sentences will be served concurrently.
Newfield’s outgoing superintendent looks back at tenure
NEWFIELD, NY (CortacaToday) — Newfield’s superintendent is looking back. After nearly five years at the helm of the Newfield Central School District, Eric Hartz says he’s been surrounded by the best. The district’s finances are better. Hartz, who was named superintendent in 2020, is retiring next...
Ithaca mayor striving for easier path to adding housing
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — A lack of housing remains a big issue in Ithaca. Mayor Robert Cantelmo addressed Ithaca’s current state of housing on Thursday’s edition of Ithaca’s Morning News. Mayor Cantelmo says prices include rent, home ownership, and tax assessments. By 2034, Cantelmo hopes Ithaca’s...