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Study Claims These are the Ten Worst ‘Small Cities’ in Upstate New York
Earlier this year, we learned that a WalletHub study had named Saratoga Springs, NY as one of the best "small cities" in the United States. More specifically, it was ranked ninth-best, and earned high marks in specific categories like quality of life and health and education. After learning of the...
'Tone shift' for New York Democrats going to Chicago DNC
Vice President Kamala Harris secured the delegate votes she needed to secure the Democratic presidential nomination on Friday. An Ohio rule forced Democrats across the U.S. to cast virtual ballots on her behalf, a process that began Thursday and is scheduled to conclude on Monday. New York played a role in getting Harris over the finish line.
$2.5 million to Western New York for social services to help low-income families
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Close to $2.5 million is coming to Western New York aimed at bolstering social services and help low-income families reach financial stability. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that $17.2 million in grants are to help local social services departments across the state to hire more staff. These social service departments assist families with mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, homelessness, or domestic violence, according to the Governor’s Office. The funding aims to hire one to seven full-time staff to provide case management services to local families, said the Governor’s Office.
Branchport's 8th annual Paddle Keuka 5K promises a day of fun on the water
Branchport, N.Y. – The Saunders Finger Lakes Museum is hosting its 8th annual Paddle Keuka 5K on Saturday. This year’s competition, themed “Paddle in Paradise,” is open to paddlers of all skill levels operating kayaks, canoes, and SUPs. The event will feature local culinary favorites Back...
An Upstate NY Black family’s nightmare of racial hate from just over the fence
Caroline, N.Y. — The garden was supposed to be a place of peace for Amanda David. The single Black mother worked to create a community garden at her home a few miles southeast of Ithaca. She hoped other people would learn to love nature and tending to the land, like she did as a farmworker traveling around the country to pick crops.
Urgent Zoom Meeting Held to Combat NY State's Unconstitutional Tax Hike on East Ramapo
In response to the shocking, undemocratic and unconstitutional decision yesterday by the New York State Commissioner of Education, Betty Rosa, to arbitrarily impose an additional 4.38% tax increase on the tax payers of the East Ramapo School District, an urgent Zoom meeting was convened at 7 pm yesterday evening between Askanim, local officials from across the political aisle, community leaders, and legal counsel.
Two sisters, who died in CNY car crash, were recent high school graduates, superintendent says
Hannibal, N.Y. — Two women who died in a Central New York car crash were sisters and recent high school graduates, a school official said today. Hailey and Shelby Trumble were both killed in a crash in Cayuga County on Thursday, said Christopher A. Staats, superintendent of the Hannibal Central School District.
Tour de Keuka charity bike ride raises $100,000
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — Cyclists raised thousands of dollars to help people in need from Chemung and Steuben counties by riding their bikes around Keuka Lake on Saturday. The United Way of the Southern Tier announced that its annual Tour de Keuka charity bike ride raised $100,000 for the organization’s programs. More than 250 cyclists […]
Penn Yan to Welcome The Wall That Heals
PENN YAN, NY (WENY) -- The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter sized traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, DC is coming to Penn Yan this month. The Wall That Heals was unveiled on Veterans Day in 1996, and was founded by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), based in Arlington, Virginia. The Wall That Heals serves as a mobile exhibit that brings the wall to communities across the country, and bears the names of the more than 58,000 American service members who died or went Missing in Action during the Vietnam War.
Cayuga County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, July 27-Aug. 2
A house in Springport that sold for $567,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Cayuga County in the past week. In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $262,682. The average price per square foot ended up at $178.
Towlesville Store: Family-owned grocery store opens in small Steuben County hamlet
Residents of a small community in Steuben County can now pick up groceries along with freshly made subs, sandwiches and pizza closer to home and in a building that many have visited for decades. The family-owned Towlesville Store recently opened at the former longtime headquarters of the Towlesville Grange in the Town of...
Police make arrests in two separate burglaries
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Police Department announced the arrest of two people accused of burglaries over the last week. A press release from Sgt. Thomas Condzella stated that both suspects are facing second-degree burglary charges for separate incidents that occurred on July 27 and July 29. The first...
First Alert Weather: Staying sticky this weekend
We are waking up to a cloudy and humid start on this Saturday morning, and those sticky conditions are not going anywhere anytime soon. As far as the cloud cover, expect that to stick around through most of the day as well. A weak wave of low pressure is sitting well to our south, but close enough to bring us the increased cloud cover and a chance for showers. A few sprinkles and light showers will be possible Saturday morning, but a better chance for heavier showers and a few rumbles will pop up Saturday afternoon. A washout is not on the way, but do be mindful of dodging a few showers Saturday afternoon. Otherwise, Saturday will be filled with mostly cloudy conditions. Things will dry out Saturday night but remain humid as lows only drop near 70 degrees.
Erie Canalway’s annual photo contest seeks entries
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals' beauty, vibrancy, and character. Winning photos will be featured in the 2025 Bicentennial Erie Canalway Calendar. Entries...