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Forgotten WW2 history found during clock tower renovations in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A nearly 4-million-dollar renovation of the clock tower at City Hall has revealed a forgotten piece of World War Two history. Crews discovered an air raid siren that was installed in the tower after the Elmira area became a possible target for bombing raids. “It’s neat. I’m glad that we’re going […]
Beloved teacher killed in car crash on E. Seneca Turnpike after hitting telephone poles
MANLIUS, N.Y. — A beloved teacher in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District has died after striking multiple telephone poles and overturning on Saturday morning on the 8800 block of E. Seneca Turnpike, according to Manlius Police. Officers responded to the scene at around 8:38 a.m., finding a 2023 Toyota Camry...
Robbery suspects arrested in Rome after stabbing driver and taking his car in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two men stabbed a man before taking his car in Syracuse on Saturday afternoon, ending up in the City of Rome in Oneida County before authorities arrested them. According to Syracuse Police, officers responded to the 300 block of Richmond Avenue at around 3:27 p.m. after...
Legendary Rock Band to Close Out The Great New York State Fair with Explosive Labor Day Show
Get ready to rock out this Labor Day as Jackyl, the iconic rock band with over 30 years of touring under their belt, takes the stage at Suburban Park on Monday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m. This electrifying performance marks the grand finale of The 2024 Great New York State Fair’s 13-day run.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Syracuse police respond to a fourth stabbing in less than 24 hours
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Friday, August 23 at 11:27 p.m., the Syracuse Police Department was called to 750 East Adams Street, University Hospital, for a report of a stabbing victim, who arrived at the emergency room in a private car. When police arrived, officers found a 34-year-old man...
System outage prompts NYS Fair to let some in for free Saturday to cut down on long lines
GEDDES, N.Y. — Faced with long lines and impatient fairgoers Saturday evening, officials began letting people in for free after a spokesperson confirmed they were having problems with their ticketing system. According to spokesperson Sean Farnsworth, the ticketing system operated by Etix suffered a nationwide outage at around 5...
Camden Football is Hoping to Get Back to Winning Ways with Renewed Focus on Defense and an Appreciation for the Community
CAMDEN, N.Y. -- Camden Football is entering year number eight with Jake Bates as head coach. The team finished just under .500 a season ago, with a mark of 4-5. However, two years ago, the team almost made it to the JMA Wireless Dome, falling in the Class B Semifinal to Homer.
West Genesee makes jump to Class AA this season
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR) — With the jump up a class to AA this year, the West Genesee Wildcats are planning to lean on their returning players to improve upon their season last year. Going 4-6 in the regular season, the Wildcats rebounded off a 1-4 start then won their first playoff game. They open the season September 6th against Canandaigua in the JMA Wireless Dome.
31 Years Ago Sara Anne Wood Disappeared, Search Continues Today
August 18th marks a solemn anniversary in Central New York. It's the tragic day 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood disappeared from a rural road near her Frankfort home. 31 years ago, on August 18, 1993, Sara vanished while riding her bike home from bible school at Norwich Corners Church on Roberts Road. Her abductor, Lewis S. Lent Jr. eventually confessed to kidnapping and murdering Sara while in custody for another child crime. He's currently serving a life sentence without parole.
Matt McCoy Returns to His Alma-Mater at VVS in Year One to Help Bring the Red Devils Back to Prominence
VERONA, N.Y. -- Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Football has handed off head coaching duties to first-year head coach Matt McCoy. It's a homecoming for McCoy, who played for the Red Devils under former longtime coach Gary Oliver. McCoy spent the last two seasons as the head coach of Oneida Football. The 2014 VVS...
Holes-in-one for Central New York golfers (as of August 23)
Here’s a list of holes-in-ones through August 23 and other accomplishments by Central New York golfers:. Tim Slavik, Aug. 18, on the 136-yard No. 17 hole at Foxfire using a pitching wedge. Witnessed by Ben Slavik. Mike Fischer, Aug. 18, on the 130-yard No. 7 hole at McConnellsville using...
New York Walmart Makes Major Change To Self-Checkout
After an increase in thefts, a New York Walmart has made a massive change to its self-checkout lanes. Customers at one Walmart will be limited when it comes to using self-checkouts. Do You To Show Your Receipt At Walmart In New York?. If a Walmart exit greeter asks you for...
Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes
Dame Dash reportedly owes New York State $8.7 million in back taxes and penalties, and the state's taxation department has filed a motion in federal court seeking those monies at the auction of his Roc-A-Fella Records share next week. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired. The post Damon Dash Reported To Owe New York $8 Million In In Back Taxes appeared first on Black America Web.
NYS Fair vendor to donate portion of local beer sales to CNY families of fallen officers
Geddes, N.Y. — A longtime vendor at the New York State Fair has set aside a table in the Colonnade for the two law enforcement officers gunned down in April, and on Monday will raise money for their families. Tommy C’s set the table this morning in honor of...
Workers’ pay in Onondaga County this year did something for the first time
Syracuse, N.Y. — Average weekly pay for workers in Onondaga County during the first quarter of 2024 reached an all-time high in federal records dating back two decades. The average wage in the county of $1,359 a week was the highest in Bureau of Labor Statistics records that stretch back to 2003.
Rain stays away for Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — A weak shortwave will pass across the region on Sunday, but the timing will prove to be largely restrictive for convection as it will occur earlier in the day. Another rogue shower cannot be ruled out completely for the remainder of the day, but the chance is low. Areas well east of Rochester will have a better opportunity to see a stray shower or two in the afternoon with this associated trough.
TLC concert at NYS Fair canceled; T-Boz diagnosed with abdominal blockage
Update as of Saturday: Tionne Watkins (T-Boz) was diagnosed with an abdominal blockage and has been admitted to the hospital, according to an Instagram post from TLC. The group is committed to rescheduling the canceled concerts, according to the post, and appreciates all the fan support. Geddes, N.Y. — Friday’s...
Oswego man stabbed airlifted to Upstate Hospital from Oswego hospital
OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Friday, August 23 at 10:45 p.m. the Oswego Police Department was called to a home on the Westside of the city in response to a domestic assault complaint. It was reported to police that a juvenile in the home had stabbed an adult in...
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