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Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of […]
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Legislators Mulé and Koslow Applaud Enhanced State Funding for Freeport PD, Local Law Enforcement
Recently, July 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record State investment of nearly $51 million for public safety on Long Island. Nassau County agencies received $1,494,692 and Suffolk County agencies received $1,307,677 for the GIVE funding cycle that runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This funding also includes approximately $21.1 million in one-time capital funding to 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices – including $387,042 for the purchase of law enforcement technology and equipment to allow those agencies more effectively solve, reduce and prevent crime.
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Police identify fatal crash victim as Glen-Worden Principal Nicholas Criscone
The Glen-Worden Elementary School Principal Nicholas J. Criscone, 50, has passed away. State Police on Monday said Criscone died in a fatal accident near Stage Road in Charlton on Saturday, which is still under investigation.
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Sammy Hagar’s hopes of meeting the state trooper who wrote his “I Can’t Drive 55” speeding ticket appear to be dashed following an ex-cop’s attempt to solve the mystery. The singer will bring his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour to Saratoga Springs, New...
Wild Video: Bear Opens Door, Fridge In Upstate New York Home
We have a video you have to see to believe of a bear inside an Upstate New York kitchen. Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an "aggressive" bear that destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Veteran Spotlight: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lewis
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Michael Lewis served his country in the Navy as a petty officer, second class, from 1977 to 1994. Born in North Adams, he would do his basic training at Great Lakes, Ill. His first assignment would be at submarine school (NAVSUBCOM) in Groton, Conn., then to the USS Pensacola (LSD-38) out of Little Creek, Va.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented By NYRA Bets: McPeek Says He Will Make Travers Decision on Thorpedo Anna Saturday
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A final decision on whether or not 'TDN Rising Star' Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) will run against the boys in the $1.25 million GI Travers Stakes will be made on Saturday. That's the deadline trainer Kenny McPeek put on himself Sunday morning, the day after...
Dornoch Exits Haskell Well, Returns to Saratoga
Following his July 20 victory in the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, Dornoch walked off the van early the morning of July 21 and into Danny Gargan's barn at Saratoga Race Course. The trainer was still walking on air. "We're very happy. He came out of the...
Fulton County man charged under harassment law in effect only two days
FULTON COUNTY, NY (WRGB) — A Saint Johnsville man faces a felony charge of aggravated harassment of a judge, just two days after the law defining that offense took effect. Edward McGowan was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, it is alleged that McGowan threatened to physically attack a judge after being arraigned on charges related to another separate domestic violence incident at the Fulton County Centralized Arraignment Court. The presiding judge set bail in connection with the original charges, which reportedly led to McGowan making threats.
Donegal Momentum Makes Graded Stakes Debut in G2 Amsterdam
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— Donegal Racing’s lightly-raced Donegal Momentum is set for his graded stakes debut in Friday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint for sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course. Trainer Tom Morley, who saddled The Big Torpedo to win the $150,000 Cab Calloway division of...
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