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More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Western and Central New York aren't Tornado Alley, but they have felt that way in July
The movie "Twisters" opened to a healthy box office this weekend, following in the tradition of its predecessor "Twister" that was in theaters 28 years ago. Neither movie was set in upstate New York, but given the violent storms our region has seen this month, one might be forgiven for imagining a future such movie telling a story rooted in Western or Central New York.It used to be that wintry weather kept Democrat and Chronicle journalists the busiest, but this year, it's been summer storms that have proved alarming. That's been especially true in Canandaigua recently.Writes D&C News of Now reporter Victoria E. Freile in this story last week tallying up the number of twisters:
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Bailey wins five at Vernon
Vernon, NY — Leading driver Leon Bailey drove five winners on the card, including a win in the $7,500 featured trot with War Of Will at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 20). Galactic Storm (Truman Gale) led to the quarter in :28.1. Rock Solid Express (John MacDonald) took control heading down the backstretch, and was first to the half in :57.4. Northern Rein (Josh Kinney) was first to make a move going first-up heading around the final turn. Galactic Storm was first to three-quarters in 1:26.4.
Three-Peat: Matt Sheppard Earns Third ‘Richie Evans Remembered’ Win at Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – Three-peat. For the third consecutive year, Matt Sheppard topped the ‘Richie Evans Remembered 61’ at Utica-Rome Speedway. Sheppard’s win earned him a cool $6,100 payday for his 44th career Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco triumph. “This race...
Village of Ilion Officials Confirm Major Damage to Iconic Building Following Storms
One of the most notable buildings in the Village of Ilion was devastated following extreme weather that hit the region last week. On Monday the Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner of Ilion released a statement confirming the damage and giving insight into what exactly happened. Mayor John Stephens announced that...
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 […]
3 people shot in Syracuse, police say; all expected to survive
Syracuse, N.Y. — Three people were shot Sunday evening on Syracuse’s Near West Side, police said. The shooting was reported at about 8 p.m. on Stone Court in the Syracuse Housing Authority’s James Geddes complex. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Scholarship Program Promises To Do More After Say Yes Graduate Nets Full Ride To Medical School
“What we want students to know is that they have a community behind them. What Say Yes is a reflection of the community coming together and figuring out how can we support students while they’re in school from kindergarten to twelfth grade by offering wrap-around supports and everything else.
Canal Side Inn hosts Sip of Summer tasting in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS — Canal Side Inn, in partnership with New Scotland Spirits, will host its first Sip of Summer tasting event from 6-6:45 p.m. Friday, July 26 on the inn’s patio, 95 Canal Place. The tasting journey will be guided by Jesse Sommer, a two-time bronze star recipient...
Legendary Manager Jim Leyland Gets Choked Up Delivering Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Jim Leyland, who spent 22 seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers, had to battle through his emotions in Cooperstown on Sunday.
Top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $14k sold in Brockport
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A lucky person in Brockport won a top prize winning TAKE 5 lottery ticket! According to the New York State Lottery, a one-prize winning ticket worth was sold at the Wegmans on 4th Section Road. That ticket was worth $14,715. This was not the only ticket won in New York — […]
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Get Ready for Another Week of Stormy Weather in Central New York
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for Central New York, which shows Mother Nature isn't yet finished with us. For the first time in what seems like forever, we finally enjoyed several rain and storm-free days in a row. It was a much-needed break from the severe weather we've received, especially as cities like Rome and Canastota recover from last week's tornado outbreak.
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