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Best Weekend Events For July 5-7 In Western New York
It’s the 4th of July weekend in Western New York, with sunny skies and fun times planned ahead. Concerts, festivals, and more fun events are planned for this weekend. The weather is going to be really nice, with temperatures hovering the 70s this weekend with lots of sunshine. Make sure you have your sunscreen lathered up!
Upstate New York Bridge Renamed After Trooper Killed 22 Years Ago
A fallen New York State Trooper is being honored 22 years after he was killed in action. On Thursday, New York State Police officially dedicated a bridge in honor of a fallen trooper. Bridge Over New York State Thruway Renamed After Fallen Trooper. Officials dedicated the overpass on Charley Hill...
5 Hikers Rescued During New York Heatwave in Sullivan County
A group of hikers needed rescuing in Sullivan County during the extreme heat wave that hit the Hudson Valley this month. If you missed it from June 18th through the 24th the Hudson Valley and New York State were hit with an extreme heatwave. Experts were calling it a heat dome. According to CNN, a heat dome is when air is trapped "in place and bake it with abundant sunshine for days on end, making each day hotter than the last."
IRS data shows migration to North Carolina in droves
(The Center Square) – While residents are pouring out of states like California, New York and Massachusetts, they are coming to North Carolina in droves, according to new U.S. Internal Revenue Service numbers. North Carolina ranked third for the most in-bound migration, according to the numbers, with the state showing a net gain of 82,620 people from 2021-2022, the IRS said. Florida (245,334) and Texas (180,870) had more than twice...
N.Y. Department of Health marches in Capital Pride for the first time, official says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQ+ communities by engaging in the Pride festivities last month, writes the DOH's July 3 press release. According to the press release, some staff with the DOH participated in Pride events across the state,...
Mites-level hockey tourney set for early 2025 at Nexus Center
UTICA — The inaugural “Puck You Cancer Cup Mite AAU Hockey Tournament” is set for January in Utica. This event, organized by Rob Esche’s Save of the Day Foundation in conjunction with the Capital District Giving Tree Foundation, is set to take place at the Utica University Nexus Center from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Free puberty seminars for teens and parents at Jervis Library in Rome
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome has announced their upcoming daily events for next week, including the start of The World's Most Awkward Library Program. Library officials said The World's Most Awkward Library Program is a series of four educational seminars about puberty. What makes it the "most awkward" is that the program is for teenagers and their parents and guardians. Officials said the program will cover such topics as hormones, changing bodies, changing brains and other such puberty information.
IBM Endicott Demolition Still Held Up By State Agency
Everything appears to be in place for the start of the long-awaited project to tear down several abandoned IBM buildings at the company's former Endicott manufacturing hub. Officials say the only thing delaying the multimillion-dollar demolition job now is a final review by the State Historic Preservation Office. Ironically, New...
Dead mice in traps at Little Caesars: See the most recent restaurant inspections
Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from June 16 to 22:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Verizon landline outages around Baldwinsville
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Have you been experiencing a landline outage?. On July 3, Verizon customers in Baldwinsville, Galeville and the Liverpool area report landline outages where people are unable to make or receive calls. They report that they cannot even call 911 in case of an emergency. Verizon...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp, the co-founder of Canterra, Western New York’s first cannabis e-commerce platform and delivery service. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of NY Cannabis Insider.
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
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