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Struggling NY insurance company tells customers to secure new coverage ‘immediately’
An Upstate New York-based insurance company appears to be going out of business as it urges customers to find a new carrier. “We regret to inform our agents and policyholders that our financial position has continued to deteriorate,” Adirondack Insurance Exchange said on its website. “We urge all current customers to begin working with their independent agent to secure new coverage with a rated carrier, immediately.”
Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Looms Over Lake Erie Grape Region: What You Need to Know
(WNY News Now) – The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, Cornell Cooperative Extension, New York State Integrated Pest Management, and Penn State Extension have been working together with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and New York Department of Agriculture and Markets to educate grape growers, processors, and community members about Spotted Lanternfly for about a decade. This invasive pest originally made its way to southeast Pennsylvania from China in 2014. It was found in New York State in 2020 on Staten Island, Ithaca, the Hudson Valley and even Syracuse. In 2022 an established population was found in Buffalo, NY, last year Spotted Lanternfly plagued Pittsburgh PA in large numbers, and now it has been found in the Finger Lakes Region – specifically Romulus, NY.
Man pleads guilty for role in manufacturing, distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina.
BOSTON – A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking organization involved in the manufacturing and distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina.
WNY teacher named New York State Teacher of the Year
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A teacher at Cleveland Hill Union Free School District in Cheektowaga has been named the 2024 NYS History Teacher of the year. Betty Haynes has earned the award which "recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education." The award...
Boar's Head deli meat recall expands amid listeria outbreak, hospitalizations in NY and NJ
There is a growing crisis for deli meat lovers in the Tri-State area, especially customers of Boar's Head products.The company is recalling an additional seven million pounds of deli meat following a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning.So far, twelve people have been hospitalized in New York and two in New Jersey.The new recall includes 71 products under the Boar's Head and Old Country brands."I saw it a week or two ago in the news and I thought it was all done," shopper Paul Sullivan told Eyewitness News.The federal government is investigating the latest outbreak, which follows an earlier recall...
One person emergency airlifted after pick-up truck drops 40 ft. into Lake Seneca
BURDETT, N.Y. (WENY) -- One person was emergency airlifted from Watkins Glen on the morning of Thursday, August 1st after a contractor's pick-up truck rolled into a 40 foot drop into Lake Seneca in Burdett. According to first responders on the scene, the contractor driving the truck jumped into it while it was rolling in an unsuccessful attempt to stop it.
Addison Village Clerk to serve 3-9 years in prison
BATH, N.Y. (WETM) – After nearly two decades and more than $1 million stolen, former Addison Village Clerk Ursula Stone will serve 3-9 years in a state prison. “Her entire career was a lie,” said Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker “The message today is that you’re not going to get away with it,” said […]
Childcare in Tompkins County receives a $4.3M boost from state grants. Where it's going
The New York State Comptroller recently reported that Tompkins County had one of the lowest rates of available childcare in the state, limiting access to employment for many families with children in the area. To help remedy the issue, Assemblymember Anna Kelles, D-Freeville, announced Tuesday that $4.3 million in grants - finalized last fall through the state Capital Assistance Program - will expand childcare and training for care providers across the county. ...
Elmira man sentenced on multiple charges including assault
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – An Elmira man has been sentenced to serve time in state prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including assault. According to the Schuyler County District Attorney’s Office, Justis C. Moffe, 29, was sentenced to serve two years in state prison plus one and a half years post-release supervision on July […]
Rochester woman killed in hit-and-run on West Avenue
Rochester, N.Y. — A woman died after being struck by a vehicle overnight on the city's west side. Officers responded to a parking lot on West Avenue shortly before midnight for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The victim, LaShawnda Leggett, 46, of Rochester, was taken...
Twin Tiers Most Wanted: Michael John Wightman
Michael John Wightman is wanted by the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office. Wightman is wanted for criminal contempt. Wightman is 34 years old. Wightman has brown hair and eyes. Wightman has a tattoo on his neck. The last known address for Wightman is 3 Haverling St. in Bath, N.Y. If...
State grant sought for revitalizing former Turback’s property
ITHACA, N.Y. — A long-vacant historic property in the town of Ithaca is seeking state grant dollars with the town’s assistance, in the hopes of bringing a key part of local history back to life. The property, located at 919 Elmira Road in the town of Ithaca, is...
Rhiannon Giddens concert at Skaneateles Festival moved indoors due to chance of thunderstorms
Skaneateles, N.Y. — Rhiannon Giddens, who has won Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur “Genius” Grant, is changing venues for her concert Friday at the Skaneateles Festival. Due to chances of thunderstorms and on-and-off rain, Giddens will play at the Del Lago Resort and Casino in...
Cornell University graduate wins the 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event
LAS VEGAS, NY (CortacaToday) — Per Berk Communications, Cornell University graduate Jonathan Tamayo has won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. After six weeks of the tournament, Tamayo emerged victorious among a record-breaking 10,112 competitors and claimed the $10 million first place...
Yates County man killed in crash
Milo, N.Y. — A Yates County man was killed in a crash Thursday night. Deputies responded to Lakemont Himrod Road in Milo just after 10:20 p.m. for a report of a single-vehicle crash. The investigation determined Robert Bassett, 42, of Dundee, was southbound when his vehicle went off the...
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...