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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...
ALERT! Dangerous Heat For Portions Of New York State
There is a dangerous heat alert that has been issued for portions of New York State as we get ready for the first weekend of August. This weekend may be the busiest yet as there are more concerts, rodeos, festivals and county fairs than ever. We are seeing crowds show up for events in bigger numbers than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials are reminding us to be smart and be ready for the heat.
Many Jobs Saved: Ice Cream Maker Expanding In Upstate New York
Many jobs have been created while even more are saved. A major ice cream maker is "significantly expanding" in Upstate New York. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced a major ice cream maker is expanding its operations in New York State. Wells Enterprise Expanding Facility In Upstate New York.
Insects Infected With Fatal Virus In New York & Hudson Valley
Insects with a disease that can kill humans continue to be found in New York State and the Hudson Valley. More mosquitoes with West Nile Virus were confirmed in the Hudson Valley. West Nile Virus In Lower Hudson Valley. For the first time this season, mosquitoes carrying the West Nile...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
Proposal to expand 8-man football state tournament voted down: Here's why
Expansion of New York state's 8-man football tournament hit a snag this week. The NYSPHSAA's executive committee met for its quarterly meeting on Long Island on Tuesday and Wednesday, and voted on a number of high school sports-related subjects. Among them was a proposal to adjust the state's 8-man football tournament by...
Why New York State Wants to Know About Your Turkey Sighting
It's nearly a rite of passage for a Hudson Valley driver to be stopped by a turkey crossing the road. This summer, New York State officials want to know about it. Environmental scientists are constantly working on building a better understanding of the natural world around us. From helping rid the state of invasive species to encouraging the return of one of our most favorite butterflies, their research is constantly evolving. That's one of the reasons why the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) wants to hear about your turkey encounter.
Rhode Island man pleads guilty in multi-state fentanyl trafficking conspiracy
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty Wednesday in a Boston federal court to participating in a fentanyl trafficking organization that manufactured and distributed thousands of fentanyl pills to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office...
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.
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...
A U.S. rower’s path to gold took him through Central New York
ITHACA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The journey for gold takes years, and for Mike Grady, a rower for Team USA, his path took him through Cornell. “When you meet him, he can look you square in the eye, and he’s just as charismatic as he can possibly be. Great smile, great hello, he remembers your name and he make you feel really good. He’s a great person,” Todd Kennett, the head coach of Cornell’s heavy weight rowing squad, said.
Local SNAP recipients can now get a dollar-for-dollar match on frozen produce purchases
A program which lets Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients stretch their benefits has expanded to include frozen produce. The Double Up Food Bucks program is a state initiative where SNAP recipients receive a dollar-to-dollar match on purchases of fresh food up to $20 a day. The program, entering its third year, is funded by $2 million in state dollars and a matching amount in federal funds. This year, it also received $880,000 from the city, which came from a pool of federal COVID relief dollars.
People on the Move 8.1.24
Meaghan Vlkovic and Baaba Halm have been promoted to senior vice presidents of programs for Enterprise Community Partners’ Solutions division. The group’s expansion comes on the heels of Enterprise’s landmark milestone of 1 million homes created and preserved. In their newly created roles, Vlkovic and Halm will lead continued expansion of the Solutions team, which oversees programmatic growth, prioritization, partner relations, stakeholder collaboration, and state and local policy advocacy across U.S. regions.
Rochester Airshow features U.S. military's largest aircraft
This weekend, the Rochester Airshow will host the U.S. military's largest aircraft. Two local pilots, Lt. Colonel Aaron Cook and Captain Tom Jacobs of the 9th Airlift Squadron join Good Day Rochester with more information about the Airshow and the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. "If you were to put [the C-5]...
Postal delivery worker accused of stealing checks in the mail while working
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A Rochester man was arrested in Canandaigua after deputies say he stole checks in the mail while working for the postal delivery service. Ontario County deputies say they arrested Sekou Diakate on July 31 — saying their investigation showed Diakate had been stealing checks since 2023. Diakate was brought to Ontario County Jail while he awaits his arraignment.