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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...
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...
Annual demolition derbies at the Boonville Fair
BOONVILLE — The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will end its week of events and festivities with double the excitement: two demolition derbies on Sunday, July 28. The afternoon show starts at 1 p.m. and the evening show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the 1 p.m. show are $10 for age...
July 26-28: Awesome Country Farmhouse Craft Fair & BBQ
There will be a Flea Market Craft Fair, Vendor Event and BBQ at Awesome Country Farmhouse, LLC from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, the event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awesome Country Farmhouse, LLC106 Park AveBoonville, NY This event will also take place during the Boonville fair on Saturday, […]
Cooper Alan and Tom Nitti to perform at Boonville Fair
BOONVILLE — Music artist Cooper Alan, who has been named Music Row’s “Next Big Thing,” will be performing in concert at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair on Saturday evening, July 27. New Hartford’s Tom Nitti, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,’ will be the opening act.
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
JULY 22: Rome Tornado Relief Services
ROME, N.Y. -- Nearly a week into the cleanup from last week's devastating tornado that struck Rome, local organizations are offering services to those still in need. The following information was posted to the City of Rome's Facebook page:. Monday, July 22:. Connected Community Schools at 207 N. James St.—breakfast...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
New week, new gas prices reported in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we head into a new week in Western New York the national average for gas has gone down 2 cents ($3.50) from last week. Looking back one year ago today the price was $3.59. The NYS average for gas is down one cent from last...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Frontera HBP destroys Utica protest, dump Blue Sox in extras
LITTLE FALLS, NY – The win almost didn’t happen on Friday night. The Utica Blue Sox were about to protest a count that would have put them on base. The game was allowed to continue, but the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs wanted to make sure any protest was squashed. They did with a game-winning hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded to defeat Utica, 3-2 in ten innings.
Three reported Syracuse shootings in less than 24 hours
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20th, around 6:30 p.m. Syracuse Police Officers were called to the 100 block of Daisy Street in response to a ShotSpotter activation for multiple rounds. When police arrived, officers found a 20-year-old male, who was the victim of apparent gunshot wounds to...
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