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31-year-old Central NY motorcyclist dies after motorcycle crash in North Country
Rutland, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man, who crashed and hit a metal culvert, died Friday in Jefferson County, troopers said. Adam L. Lyon, of Bridgeport in Madison County, was riding his green 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R southwest on County Route 49 in Rutland around 1:05 p.m. when he crashed on a curve, according to news release from state police.
Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds
ROME, N.Y. -- Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week. The City of Rome was supposed to hold their Honor America Day event this weekend, but it was postponed after the tornado. Instead, the city wanted the community to...
RCH Class of 1969 to host reunion
ROME — Members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will gather for their 55th reunion on Saturday Aug. 10, at DeMatteo’s Restaurant, 705 E. Dominick St. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees will order off the menu and can buy their own drinks.
Macedon man involved in multiple vehicle accidents with a Blood/Alcohol level of .33%
The Town of Macedon Police Department reported the arrest of a Macedon man on Saturday, July 20th, at 5:30 p.m. following a multiple motor vehicle investigation on Canandaigua Road. Arrested was Daniel J. Legler, age 39, of Macedon Center Road. Legler was operating a motor vehicle while being highly intoxicated...
UPDATED: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train Identified
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon Thursday. The incident occurred beneath the Railroad Street overpass. Several police agencies responded, including Oriskany, Whitestown, Whitesboro, New York State Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department. This is a State Police investigation,...
GreenUtica Garden Tour coming in August
UTICA — Local nonprofit GreenUtica announced a free community event, the GreenUtica Garden Tour, happening on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To take the tour, which is a driving and walking tour of home gardens in neighborhoods throughout the city of Utica, people can register at the GreenUtica office at 1641 Genesee St. in Utica. Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will also be at the GreenUtica office to answer gardening questions and to share tick awareness information. Tour stops will have a sign on the front lawn to let tour-goers know they can visit their gardens in the front, side, or back yards.
All-CNY guard follows prep school path taken by other Section III stars who played at DI level
Utica, N.Y. — From a very young age, Doneilous “DJ” King Jr. and his family had big plans for his basketball future. The next step of that plan came to fruition when the former Utica Academy of Science guard announced his decision to forgo his senior year in his hometown and head to Vermont Academy for prep school.
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Emanuel Comito played for and organized championship fastpitch softball teams in sport's heyday in Rome
Seventy-six years after his last pitch, Rome’s “Mr. Softball” is finally being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Emanuel “Coleman” Comito will be the one posthumous member of the hall’s Class of 2024.
Paranormal Activity Abounds at Binghamton, New York American Legion
American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton, also known as The Leighton Mansion, has been rumored to be filled with paranormal activity activity for years. Dream Seekers Paranormal, known for their dedication to uncovering the supernatural, accepted the opportunity to investigate this beautiful historical site. And they were not disappointed. The...
Pink Chou Chou earns New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Pink Chou Chou with driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday afternoon at Vernon Downs. Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29.0. As they reached the backstretch Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and led to the half in :58.3. She continued to control things and was first to three-quarters in 1:27.2.
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
150 rabbits need somebunny to love them as Central NY shelter closes
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Annie-Laurie Hunter has been turning away 30 rabbits a week at her Hunter Hollow Bunny Bed and Breakfast East Syracuse. “Week in and week out,” Hunter said. “It flat-out hurts your heart.”. That’s why she is shutting down the bunny-only animal shelter she has run...
MVHS recognized for quality stroke program
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) Wynn Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines’ Stroke Gold Plus Award for the 14th consecutive year. The gold award recognizes the hospital’s performance in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
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