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Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
N.Y. weather: September shaping up to be hotter than average
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With summer coming to an end, sights are set on September and the return of seasonable sweater weather. However, a monthly outlook by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center reveals that fall enthusiasts may want to hold off on packing away those short sleeve shirts.
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
Trans Am Summer Break Over, Dyson Seeks Watkins Glen Win
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (August 20, 2024) – Chris Dyson is ready to get back racing! Following an eight-week break in the Trans Am Series by Pirelli schedule, the three-time defending champion is eager to get back into his #16 GYM WEED Ford Mustang for this weekend’s 100-mile sprint race at Watkins Glen International, the first of the season’s final four events.
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...
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