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NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
New Hartford School Board to Meet in Mid-August for Superintendent Search Discussion
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A special school board meeting is scheduled for mid-August to discuss the New Hartford Central School District's search for a superintendent. It will take place at Robert L. Bradley Elementary, located at 33 Oxford Rd., on Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. "During the meeting, Dr. Patricia...
Friday Forecast: Sunshine and Low Humidity
Good morning and happy Friday! We are entering a beautiful stretch of weather now and through the weekend. A great way to wrap up the final weekend of July! Today, low humidity and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s with lots of sunshine. Great conditions to head to the fair or any other outdoor events.
MVHS recognized for quality stroke program
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Wynn Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines’ Stroke Gold Plus Award for the 14th consecutive year. The gold award recognizes the hospital’s performance in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
Morning Briefing: Police give update on Utica boy's shooting death, second hearing held on state education funding and bomb techs train in Oriskany
Good morning, New York. Here's what you need to know today. Partly to mostly sunny today with low humidity and highs of 75 to 80. CNY Forecast | Northern NY Forecast | Southern Tier Forecast. Around New York. 1. Utica police update community on officer's shooting death of 13-year-old The...
American Red Cross lends a helping hand in Rome
ROME, NY (WSYR) – After a tornado ripped through Rome, the American Red cross is on sight, providing crucial resources to Rome residents facing loss and destruction. As the Red Cross’ Assistant Director of Information and Planning Courtney Shatraw tells us, it’s a community effort. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors,” said Shatraw. “These are folks that […]
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Annie-Laurie Hunter has been turning away 30 rabbits a week at her Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast East Syracuse. “Week in and week out,” Hunter said. “It flat-out hurts your heart.”. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
A Dino Adventure is coming to Watertown!
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - This weekend, Watertown residents will be transported back to the Jurassic Period to learn about dinosaurs. Dinosaur Adventure will have 18 life-size dinosaurs at the Watertown Municipal Arena for people to see and learn about how they lived. “They can learn about what the dinosaurs...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
2 Tornadoes Confirmed In NY This Week: Here's When, Where
Both occurred upstate on Wednesday, July 24, and they come after 10 twisters hit central and northern New York last week. In Oswego County, the first tornado on Wednesday touched down just before 3:30 p.m. in the town of Orwell, about 40 miles north of Syracuse. It left a short,...
RECALL ALERT: Boar's Head recalls 200K pounds of deli meats amid multi-state listeria outbreak
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of more than 200,000 pounds of its products—including liverwurst and other deli meats—as federal health officials investigate a multi-state listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
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