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‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Million Dollar Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
There has been another $1 Million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in New York. On the heels of a million-dollar winning ticket sold from Saturday's Powerball drawing, the New York State Lottery announced that another 2nd place million-dollar winning ticket was sold in New York from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
Judge in Trump "hush money" case once again rejects recusal effort
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.It was the third time Justice Juan Merchan has rejected Trump's demands that he step aside from the case. Each effort revolved around claims that the judge was compromised because his daughter works as a Democratic consultant.Trump's lawyers first made the request in May 2023, before the case went to trial, arguing that Merchan should step aside because of work Merchan's daughter had done as a Democratic consultant in support of President Biden. A state ethics panel last year...
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
SLC Arts announces $160,000 in funding available to NNY programs
ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence Arts Council has announced it will be awarding $160,000 in state funding to support local arts events and projects taking place in 2025. The New York State Council on the Arts’ Statewide Community Regrants Program funds local arts programming throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties […]
Colgate Women’s Hockey Welcomes 7 Fresh Talents to Roster
The Colgate women's hockey team is welcoming seven newcomers for the 2024-25 season, which includes five first-year players and two junior transfers. The new players come from a diverse background, representing seven states and provinces, with a mix of Canadian and American talent. Head Coach Stefan Decosse expressed excitement about the new recruits, emphasizing their exceptional skills and high character that align with the team's values. Key contributors among the transfers include Alexis Petford, a top scorer from Stonehill College, and Casey Borgiel from Holy Cross, both poised to make significant impacts on the roster.
New Principals Chosen At Waterville Central
Waterville Central School District hired two principals last week to fill vacancies. Kathy Zangrilli is the new principal at Memorial Park School in Waterville. Zangrilli was approved for the position at last week’s Waterville Central School Board of Education meeting. Her official start date will come in the next month or so.
Fayetteville-Manlius senior starts school supply drive for Syracuse students
MANLIUS, N.Y. — Incoming Fayetteville-Manlius senior Kelly Liu is an athlete, a flute player, and a dedicated student who enjoys her time participating in community service. This summer she thought of a way to combine her love of school and helping others. I wanted to start a project that...
Teenage girl in critical condition after being hit by car in Baldwinsville
Baldwinsville, N.Y. — A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital Sunday night after she was struck by a car in Baldwinsville, troopers said. Ka’Niya Cureton, of Baldwinsville, was walking on East Genesee Street around 9:11 p.m. before the accident happened, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for the State Police.
Massive Tornado Damage Renders 82 Buildings in Rome Uninhabitable
It's official, roughly 500 structures in Rome need to be repaired or demolished entirely after a tornado ripped through the city last month. It's been nearly a month since an EF-2 tornado devastated the City of Rome, sparking an intense recovery mission involving local, state, and national officials. Due to...
NYSDOT has allocated millions for bridges, culverts. Which local bridges will get fixed?
The state is giving Oneida County nearly $2.8 million to replace the Brewer Road bridge over the West Branch Fish Creek in the Town of Camden. That’s the most expensive project in Oneida County being funded under the latest, $484 million round of funding through the New York State Department of Transportation’s BRIDGE NY Program. ...
Major Warning To College Students In New York State
Colleges and universities in New York State will heading back to classes soon and there is a new warning that has been issued for the students. The summer has flown by and many families are preparing for the back to school grind. For most families that means buying the proper supplies and clothing to get there year started properly. For others it means making sure that the tuition bills are paid and kids are moved in to dorms or apartments.
Rite Aid Closing over 800 Stores Nationally, 60 Locations in New York
Due to ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy woes, a massive pharmacy chain is now closing 800 stores nationwide. 2024 has been a horrible year for Rite Aid, a popular pharmacy for many here in Central New York. The chain has stores in Washington Mills, New Hartford, Utica, Whitesboro, and Rome, but persistent closures has residents worried their location could be next.
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
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