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New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
ATF and NSSF Offer $5,000 Reward for Information on Recent Firearms Burglaries
(WNY News Now) – SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), alongside the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has launched a significant reward initiative following a series of firearm thefts from federal firearms licensees in upstate New York. The combined effort aims to incentivize information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these criminal acts.
DOS: Consumer Protection warns elders of financial scams
The New York Department of State's Consumer Protections division is highlighting ways older adults can spot financial scams as the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center finds investment scams to be the top crime type in 2023.
When does school begin in NNY?
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – School for students in Northern New York is almost upon us. A number of schools in the north country will get right to work on Tuesday, September 3. However, a number of schools will begin the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5. Here’s a list of […]
Exotic Meat Illegally Sold In New York State, Store Charged
Authorities from New York State went "undercover" and found exotic meat illegally for sale inside a specialty meat shop. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the unlawful sale of crocodile meat in its latest "Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol." The most recent report also highlighted that forest...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
New York political leaders take center stage at DNC's first night
NEW YORK - The first night of the Democratic National Convention was a big one for New York's political leaders. As President Joe Biden delivered what was likely one of the last major speeches of his political career, members of the New York delegation threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris, while attacking another New York native - former President Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton at the DNCNew York's Democratic stars who spoke on the first night of the convention included 2016 party nominee Hillary Clinton. "Together we put a lot of cracks in the highest, hardest glass ceiling and tonight, tonight so...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Someone in New York got lucky last night with the Powerball drawing. The New York State Lottery announced that one "Big Money" winning ticket was sold in the state from Monday Night's Powerball drawing. The ticket took home the 3rd place prize of $50,000 after it matched four out of...
George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Tossed by New York Judge
The late night host's commissioned "Will Santos Say It" videos are protected by the doctrine of "fair use" The post George Santos’ Cameo Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Tossed by New York Judge appeared first on TheWrap.
These Capital Region schools are going phone-free
Several school districts in the Capital Region are changing their policies to restrict cell phones for students during the school day. As many districts have said, this will allow for a more focused, educational experience in the classroom.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
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