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Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
House Democrat is proposing a constitutional amendment to reverse Supreme Court’s immunity decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading House Democrat is preparing a constitutional amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s landmark immunity ruling, seeking to reverse the decision “and ensure that no president is above the law.”. Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House...
Oneida County Sheriff touts new program keeping kids on school buses safer
ORISKANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s an incident like the one in Manlius back in March that the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to avoid. The department is partnering with Verra Mobility, implementing the Crossing Guard School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement program. “The problem is with most of these cases, we could never find out who […]
Utica teen officer involved shooting investigation: What's Next?
It's been nearly one week since a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in Utica after a traffic stop and foot pursuit led police to believe the teen had a weapon. That firearm was discovered to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17. The grief for the family and...
Honor America Days fundraiser in Rome July 9
ROME — The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce will hold fundraising party featuring food, drink, music and raffles for Honor America Days on Tuesday, July 9, according to Chamber officials. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. July 9 at the Rome Art and Community Center...
Paul Revere Rides Again! Iconic Rome Landmark Lit For First Time in 20 Years
ROME, N.Y.-- The iconic Paul Revere sign that has sat atop Revere Copper and Brass for decades was lit for the first time in more than 20 years on Thursday. The lighting and fireworks capped off a day-long July 4th celebration that included live music, food trucks and fireworks. "This...
Sleepy Hollow Showdown on Aug. 18 to benefit Humane Society of Rome
ROME — The inaugural Sleepy Hollow Showdown, a disc golf fundraiser tournament for the Humane Society of Rome, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course in Rome. The front nine holes of the course at 8600 Country Club Drive will be closed for the...
Western Town Library to host third annual Craft Fair
WESTERNVILLE — The Western Town Library will host its third annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, on the lawn at the library at 9172 Main St. The event will feature a wide assortment of crafts sold by local artists, photographers, authors and other artisans as well as a used book sale, food, raffles, and door prizes.
Rome celebrates as Paul Revere rides again
ROME — The cheer that went up was joyous. The lights burning in the sky were brighter and clearer than any memory could serve. And whether you were coming in by the highway or flying into the Air Force Base, the familiar sight of Paul Revere and his trusty steed atop Revere Copper Products meant one thing: you were home.
Tug Hill Commission to offer town budget training workshops
BOONVILLE — The Tug Hill Commission has announced that it will offer a pair of town budget training workshops with presenter Laird Petrie. These free training opportunities are designed to assist town officials in preparing their annual budgets. Villages are welcome to attend, but the workshops are aimed at assisting towns to prepare for the 2025 budgeting process.
Fort Stanwix celebrates Independence Day in Rome
ROME — Ranger Val Morgan encouraged listeners Thursday to pay close attention to the words as volunteer George Walters read the Declaration of Independence at Fort Stanwix National Monument. Think about what the writers of that declaration were upset about in their own government, Morgan said. And are those...
Peek inside one of Skaneateles Lake’s most expensive homes on the market: 41 West Lake Street
Built in 1900, this six-bedroom home is just steps away from Skaneateles’ Village Center and its famous dining, shopping and the village’s most popular events like the Dickens Christmas and Antique Boat show. A boathouse sits on the water’s edge, part of the property’s 207-feet of frontage....
Syracuse Football: 247Sports analyst projects 'Cuse against Wisconsin in bowl battle
Super early bowl projections continue to arrive for Syracuse football ahead of the 2024 season, which begins for the Orange in late August when the 'Cuse will host Ohio in a non-conference encounter. Brad Crawford, an analyst with 247Sports, recently unveiled his way-too-early bowl line-up for this coming term, along...
Popular NY Mets pitcher to make rehab start in Syracuse
A popular New York Mets pitcher is coming to Syracuse for a rehab start. Kodai Senga is expected to make a 50-pitch appearance for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, most likely on Tuesday, manager Carlos Mendoza told the New York Post. Syracuse will host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, at NBT Bank Stadium; tickets are available through mlb.tickets.com.
Former funeral home gets a new use on Syracuse’s North Side
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Cooperative Federal Credit Union plans to turn a former North Side funeral home into a branch office. The credit union plans to move its office at 800 N. Salina St. to the former Frasier-Shepardson Funeral Home at 1217 N. Salina St., according to plans filed with the city.
Restaurant owners feel forced out of former Skyline with building shuttered since March
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The owners of the former Skyline Apartments are preparing to welcome new tenants to the building in the coming months; this will have to include a new commercial tenant, with the owners of Korean restaurant Spoon and Chopsticks feeling forced out by mismanagement. Kevin Ham said...
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