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5 things to know this Tuesday, July 16
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire. Also, New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
Oriskany Falls man accused of imprisoning, assaulting woman
ORISKANY FALLS — A 44-year-old man is accused of holding a woman prisoner and striking her several times during a domestic dispute in Oriskany Falls, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies said Amjad Rashid Jr., 44, of Oriskany Falls, imprisoned a woman at a residence...
He was beating the Syracuse streets. Then a car came out of nowhere
Syracuse, N.Y. — Life was looking up for Shane Jackson. He had a new smile, and after years without a home, he had his own apartment on West Court Street. Jackson was on that street when he was hit by a vehicle and killed July 5. John Tumino, president...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Hochul says she raised $7.3M in first half of 2024; not too early to raise money for 2025 mayoral bid, consultants say
Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. It could be the hottest day since August 2022. We can expect temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s, with some possible spot storms. A Heat Advisory is in effect across the five boroughs until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Let's celebrate the lohud Athlete of the Year and the 2024 Whelan All-Sports Award winners
Back in 2018 we created our Tom Whelan All-Sports Awards to honor a longtime champion of scholastic athletics and highlight a select list of winners from the previous school year. Tommy was an old-school character who's ability to share compelling stories made him welcome on any sideline or any barstool. He could recite names and numbers of the countless athletes he chronicled across multiple generations. Whelan made everyone feel important. So with a nod to the...
Home Renovation Decline Threatens Store In Johnson City, New York
When the pandemic hit and people found themselves spending more time at home, many took on home improvement projects to keep busy. This surge in DIY enthusiasm was a great boost for stores that sell supplies for such projects. However, in recent years, fewer people have been getting their hands dirty with home renovations.
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Mohawk Valley Fire Departments Appear to be Snubbed by U.S. Senators from New York
United States Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both from New York, announced nearly $1.5 Million in federal funds to help assist local fire departments across the state. None of the money however is being provided to those brave men and women in the Mohawk Valley region. The funding designated...
Amazon Prime Day Deals New Yorkers Will Love
Today is a day that shoppers will love as there will be deals on top of deals over the next 48 hours. Today kicks off Amazon Prime Days and shoppers all across New York are getting ready for deals. The giant online retailer will celebrate its 10th anniversary of "Prime Days" today and tomorrow. .
Sandusky Bay Scrappers return from Cooperstown as baseball champions
On June 30, the Sandusky Bay Scrappers 12U baseball team defeated 94 teams from across the nation to win the Cooperstown Dream Park baseball tournament. The team of 12-year-olds from several Northwest Ohio counties – including Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie and Huron – faced top ranked teams to clench the title.
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