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Rising theft at produce stand forces local farmer to limit sales
PALMYRA, N.Y. — A farmer in Marion is shutting down most of his produce stand because of a few bad apples. James Ryan, a third-generation farmer, says stealing has gotten so bad that he’s doing away with most of his roadside sales. “I think that maybe why they...
Rush-Henrietta will cheer on this Jamaican sprinter at 2024 Olympics
Lanae-Tava Thomas thought she was on the verge of living a dream almost a year ago. One of Section V's all-time great high school track and field athletes while at Rush-Henrietta, Thomas qualified to run with the Jamaican national team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. But Thomas never made it to Budapest.
Stewart Park Pool closes for maintenance
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — Another one of the City of Corning’s pools is temporarily closed. The City of Corning announced on July 23 that the Stewart Park Pool will be closed through July 30 due to maintenance issues. The pool is expected to reopen at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31. The city did not […]
Corning-based Corelle plant temporarily lays off more than 100 employees
Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Corelle’s parent company is now called Corelle Brands. CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 100 Corelle employees are temporarily without jobs after an issue at a manufacturing plant. According to a representative from United Steel Workers Local 1034, a tank that holds molten glass at the Corelle […]
Harmful algal blooms found in two Central NY lakes; beaches closed for swimming
Harmful algal blooms have been found in two Cayuga County lakes, health officials said Tuesday. Camp Y Owasco and the Owasco Yacht Club on Owasco lake are closed for swimming. Algal blooms were also found on Cayuga Lake. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Las Vegas man accused of threatening to kill federal judges, state employees
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A local man is facing 22 federal counts for allegedly threatening to assault and murder federal officials in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana. Between Nov. 30, 2023, and July 7, 2024, Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is accused of making threatening phone calls...
Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Malhotra (Harrison LL), Laning and Guarino, both of Auburn LL, are skills champs
The talents of dozens of athletes, who are competing in the New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament at South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues this week, were on display Wednesday morning at Great Kills for the always-exciting skills competition. The skills tested were running (Road Runner Award), throwing (Golden...
Sheriff’s office piecing together Victor man’s actions the day he disappeared
VICTOR, N.Y. – The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office has new information on the last-known whereabouts of a missing Victor man. Reginald Vardon, 83, was last seen July 15. In the photo, he’s wearing an orange shirt, black pants, a white baseball cap, and is carrying a teal backpack.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
NY weather: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Madison and Chenango counties Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:13 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10:45 a.m. for Madison and Chenango counties. Brace for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:13 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Plymouth,...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Many New York Fishing Records Broken After 220 Pound Fish Found
A record fishing summer continues in New York State after a fish measuring 6 feet and weighing 220 pounds was caught in the Hudson River. The New York State DEC says another fishing record was set. DEC Announces 12-Pound, 6-Ounce Largemouth Bass Breaks 37-Year-Old State Record. The DEC announced this...
Massively Popular Concert Is Coming To New York State
There is major concert new for New York State as one of the biggest festivals of the year is going to take place this September. The summer of 2024 has been, and continues to be, the best for concerts and live music. No matter the genre, there is a record amount of shows to see and from Buffalo to New York City, tickets are selling fast and venues are full!
New York Ranks 8th In Access To Mental Health Services: Study Reveals
The newest study by a behavioral health treatment center, The Dawn Rehab, has revealed some exciting news for New York!. It turns out that the state ranks eighth for access to mental health services. As support for mental health awareness and advocacy continues to grow, it's heartening to see that New York is stepping up to the plate in creating accessible support systems for those in need.
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