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2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Teen reporters share guide to best NYS Fair games on the Midway
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the games at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville. They also reviewed the best rides at the NYS Fair.
Day 9 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair with CNY Central
GEDDES, N.Y. — Thursday is Armed Forces Day and Dairy Day at the Great New York State Fair. Active duty or veteran members of the military are admitted free on Thursday. A ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial in front of the Horticulture Building at 11 a.m. and the Armed Forces Parade steps off from the back of the Exposition Center at 6 p.m.
Day 9 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — We’re going to milk this one for all it’s worth. After all, it’s the 47th annual Dairy Day at the New York State Fair. Today’s the day where milk-producing bovine are the real heroes of the fairgrounds, and we lactose-intolerants just eyeball the butter sculpture while “udder” people guzzle 25-cent cups of moo juice.
Changes to Bass Fishing Tournaments in New York
Changes are being made to bass fishing tournament in New York State. New regulations have been implemented by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) after a significant increase in bass fishing tournaments over the last several decades. To help the DEC identify the scope of these events,...
‘Ultra’ Cheap Airline Offering $19 Flights From New York State
A very cheap airline is adding new flights from New York to Florida and other hotspots for just $19. Frontier Airlines on Tuesday announced 11 new routes across 15 airports will start this fall. Frontier Airlines Announces 11 New Routes Across 15 Airports Launching This Fall. "Ultra-low fare carrier" Frontier...
The Most Dangerous College in New York Is a Famous Upstate Campus
School is back in session for New York State's various colleges and universities. Move in day was last week for students at Hamilton College, Cornell, Colgate, SUNY Poly, and other famous Central New York institutions. Our state tends to flaunt its reputation for having some of the top universities, best...
Democrat Paula Collins campaigns in North Country in bid to unseat Elise Stefanik
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Voters in New York’s 21st district will decide in just over two months who will represent them in Congress for the next two years. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik will face off against attorney Paula Collins, a Democrat, for the seat. Collins visited Plattsburgh this...
New research shows paid family leave can help babies' health
PORTLAND, Maine — New research shows that paid family leave can lead to healthier babies. A University of Southern Maine researcher was part of a team that studied data from New York state, which showed a reduction in respiratory tract infections in babies once the state started offering paid family leave in 2018.
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
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