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US Army Corps of Engineers awards $6.7M contract to repair Sodus Point breakwater
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.7 million contract to Michigan-based Great Lakes Dock & Materials LLC on July 16 for critical repairs to the Great Sodus Bay East Breakwater. The 100% federally funded project marks the largest investment ever in Great Sodus Bay by the...
Manufacturer of custom-made sheds and other structures opening new Horseheads location
Elmira area residents looking for a new shed or other structure have a new option opening in Horseheads. Representatives of the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce and other officials gathered Thursday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome Heritage Structures to its new location at 111 Colonial Drive, just off Interstate 86.
Gus Macker Basketball Tournament comes to Corning
CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — For the first time in 50 years the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Corning this weekend. The games will be played in the Corning Credit Union parking lot where 111 teams, with players of all ages, have signed up to compete in this year’s tournament. Sixteen half courts […]
ROCHESTER MAN ALREADY SERVING 30 YEAR SENTENCE, SENTENCED TO AN ADDITIONAL 20 YEARS IN PRISON
(WNY News Now) – ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a 31-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, and possession of a machine gun, was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. The sentence will be served concurrent to a 30-year sentence Fulwiley received in New York State Court for committing two homicides in July 2022 with Kelvin Vickers and Raheem Robinson. Vickers was also convicted of murdering Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and wounding Officer Sino Seng.
Guthrie hospitals receive national recognition for excellence in stroke care
SAYRE, PA (CortacaToday) — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Corning Hospital have been honored by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards. The awards bring attention to Guthrie’s commitment to providing stroke patients with the highest...
Rochester Embayment Area of Concern could be removed after nearly 40 years
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — For nearly 40 years the Rochester Embayment has been listed as an Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA due to pollution and contamination from industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that was so great that the broader environmental laws and regulations couldn’t address the needs of the area. But now, the […]
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Big Fish Summer – Erin Swan’s largemouth bass
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – It’s time for the next special edition of 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer. Congratulations to Erin Swan who caught this largemouth bass from Cranberry Lake in Addison presented by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle. Swan’s catch is one of the biggest largemouth bass’ we’ve seen so far this summer and hopefully […]
New York Tornado Outbreak: Five Tornadoes Confirmed Across the Albany Area
New York – Five tornadoes have been confirmed across the Albany forecast area, creating significant impact on Tuesday, July 16. The National Weather Service Albany released detailed maps outlining the tornado tracks, revealing widespread damage and the severity of the storm. According to the NWS Albany, the tornadoes affected...
WATCH: Week 13 Preview Show Hosted By Evan Lepler
Tune in at 5:00 PM/ET for the "Live With Lep" preview show before the big East and South Division battles in Week 13! Hosted by Evan Lepler, the league's top broadcast will give a rundown of the DC vs New York and Carolina vs Atlanta games, including live interviews with players and coaches. Watch every game live at watchUFA.tv.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Olivia Rodrigo in Atlanta: Last-minute tickets to the ‘GUTS: World Tour’ on July 23
While Olivia Rodrigo prepares to spill her guts live on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight (July 19), DC and Atlanta fans are blasting the “Guts” album on repeat leading up to her concerts on July 20 and July 23, respectively.
Gov. Hochul: New Yorkers can get free, low-cost child care via new website
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Joining U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Club Fed Child Care Center in Albany, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of ny.gov/childcare. This new, digital portal assists eligible families in providing them with access to free or low-cost child care through New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
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