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Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
Roar! NYS Fair bringing back free dinosaur experience for entire 13-day run
The New York State Fair is bringing back the Dinosaur Exhibition for some jurassic fun. The interactive, educational experience featuring 60 true-to-life-size, prehistoric, life-like dinosaurs will be at the 2024 NYS Fair for its entire 13-day run. The family-friendly exhibit will be free with admission to the Fair, which runs from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2.
New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Whether it has been streams of tourists flooding Times Square or masses of travelers driving upstate to see the total solar eclipse, tourism has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York state. But while the travel restrictions and shutdowns that marked the height of the pandemic have faded, tourism still looks vastly different today than it did in 2019.
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
July 20: SPCA of NNY Cornhole Tournament
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Jefferson County SPCA will host its third annual cornhole tournament Saturday, July 20 at their shelter at 25056 Water Street in Watertown. The tournament kicks off at 10 a.m. with the first-place team getting $800. Second place will receive $450 and the third-place team will get $250. Fourth-place will get […]
CNY Regional Market’s new CEO ready to move forward after scathing report
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Will a new face at the top bring a big change to the bottom line? The Central New York Regional Market is about to find out. After a state audit criticized the market’s fiscal operations – the authority board voted to fire its executive director – and hire a new CEO. NewsChannel […]
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Parking Garage Opens to Staff of Wynn Hospital; Available to Public Later This Week
UTICA, N.Y. -- Today is a significant day for the staff at the new Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica. A new parking garage has opened, but not yet to the public. Today, it is exclusively available to employees, providers and volunteers. It is anticipated to be accessible to the public...
Binghamton Deli Ordered Closed by City Just After Opening
A business that set up shop at the former site of a Binghamton Subway restaurant was open for a short time before it was directed by a code enforcement officer to close. A Johnson City man had worked for months to renovate the building at Conklin and Tompkins streets to get the place ready. The site had been vacant since the Subway shop closed suddenly about three years ago.
NY weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New York until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 6 p.m. for Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Yates counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately...
Big Lots Faces Survival Challenges: Are Binghamton and Vestal at Risk?
Recent news has indicated that Big Lots, the Columbus, Ohio-based retail chain, is facing significant challenges and will be closing several store locations. The company's survival is now in question as they plan to close more stores than they will open in 2024, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development raises concerns for local communities, including Broome County where one of these stores is located.
The Linus Project: Auchinachie Cares’ Latest Act Of Kindness Revealed
Our community is fortunate to have so many great charitable organizations. They help thousands with their services on a daily basis, and we appreciate what each one does for our community. Many times, these organizations' amazing help goes unnoticed, but I bet we would notice if they were not around....
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
‘Low’ rapper Flo Rida to perform free concert at NYS Fair
Grab your apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur: Flo Rida is coming to the New York State Fair. The “Low” rapper will perform at the NYS Fair’s Suburban Park Stage on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m. The concert is free with admission to the Fair.
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