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NYSP looking for public’s help in St. Lawrence Co. burglary investigation
OSWEGATCHIE, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police are ask for the public’s assistance in attempting to identify an individual who allegedly burglarized a garage in St. Lawrence County. On the NYSP Facebook page, authorities are looking for a person that allegedly burglarized a garage on County Route 4 in the town of Oswegatchie around […]
One person dead after weekend crash in St. Lawrence County
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWTI) – A 23-year-old Jefferson County man is dead after a weekend crash in the town of Gouverneur. New York State Police said Gianfranco Jones-Ortiz of Philadelphia was traveling on State Route 58 around 5 a.m. Saturday morning when he failed to negotiate a curve. Authorities said Jones-Ortiz went off the road, and hit […]
NNYCF offers LEAD Impact grants for tri-county non-profits
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Northern New York Community Foundation has announced that nonprofit organizations serving Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties can apply for up to $20,000 in funding as part of the LEAD Impact grant program. The LEAD Council is an advisory committee of 25 young professionals tasked with making key investments in […]
American Red Cross aids one after Hermon fire
HERMON, N.Y. (WWTI) – One person is being assisted by the American Red Cross after a Saturday morning fire in St. Lawrence County. Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to one person after a fire early Saturday morning on Belleville Road in Hermon. […]
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
Red Lobster to close more locations, including two additional sites in NY. Find out where
Three months after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Red Lobster is set to close 23 additional locations nationwide. These closures bring the total number of shut-down restaurants to at least 129 across the U.S. The new closures include three locations each in Florida, Illinois, and Virginia; two in Minnesota and New York; and...
State Agriculture Department urges vaccination for mosquito-borne virus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
Vendors represent eastern suburbs at state fair
NYS FAIRGROUNDS – This year’s Great New York State Fair included vendors from out of state and different parts of New York, but also returning stands with connections to the eastern suburbs specifically. One such stand represented the Mediterranean restaurant King David’s, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary...
N.Y. Lottery: 2 lucky winners take home $50K in third-prize Powerball tickets
There were two lucky winners recently in New York state who recently scored $50,000 with third-prize Powerball tickets. The New York Lottery announced the two winning tickets for the Aug. 21 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. One prize-winning ticket each was sold at Moreno Brother’s, located at 9415 Astoria Blvd., in East Elmhurst, and at Weis Markets, located at 1109-11 Main Union Center Hwy, in Endicott.
Excitement Builds as 437 Golfers Prepare for the 40th NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
(WNY News Now) – Loudonville, N.Y. – Loudonville gears up to host the highly anticipated 40th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Schuyler Meadows Club, drawing top amateur golfers from across the state. The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has officially accepted 437 entries for...
Back 2 School safety reminders in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's almost that time of the year again where students head back to school in Western New York. With students heading back to school, that means busses will also be back on the roads making for busier commutes all around for those in the community who drive daily.
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Stop & Shops to stop selling tobacco, hold 2 cigarette buybacks
Quincy, Mass. – Stop & Shop announced today that it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery retailer with stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey plans to end sales of all tobacco products at all stores by August 31 as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness.
Massive Change To Liquor Law In New York
Governor Hochul has signed a bill that makes a huge change to the liquor law in New York State. The new law will allow distillers in the state direct access to more consumers. Senate Bill S2852A and the Assembly version A3132,. "Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of liquor,...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Bitcoin miner sues to keep plant running
In a bid to block a regulatory order to close its Finger Lakes power plant used for bitcoin mining, Greenidge Generation LLC has filed suit against the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The DEC gave the company an early September deadline to shut down the Greenidge Generating Station in the...
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