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Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Local barber to coach U.S. women’s box lacrosse at worlds
Tompkins County residents might know Tony Sorci best as the owner of ALOE Barbershop, located in The Shops at Ithaca Mall. But when he’s not cutting hair or trimming beards, he’s pursuing another interest: coaching box lacrosse. Next month, Sorci will get to live out that passion on the big stage.
Newfield solar project proposed off of Millard Hill Road
A company that specializes in renewable energy is proposing a solar project in the town of Newfield. TJA Clean Energy, a company based in New Bedford, Massachusetts, with a satellite office in Syracuse, recently proposed a 5-megawatt solar farm off Millard Hill Road. The project is led by Michael Frateschi,...
Dryden Central School District details new strategic plan
As the 2024-25 school year draws closer, the Dryden Central School District (DCSD) has rolled out its new strategic plan. DCSD’s strategic plan, which focuses on the upcoming school years between 2024 and 2027, revolves around two priorities. Superintendent Josh Bacigalupi said the priorities are literacy and the well-being of students, which have been the same themes for DCSD the past few years.
Popular Western New York Restaurant Faces Lawsuit
A well-known Buffalo, New York based restaurant chain has made headlines for the wrong reason. Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, with several locations throughout Western New York, promises a “healthy, balanced lifestyle without sacrificing the taste of delicious food,” and their many Buffalo-based locations deliver that daily to their legions of fans of the restaurant’s popular Greek bowls and wraps.
NY weather update: Brace for marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Saratoga and Washington counties Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 5:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
Viral disease concern shuts down Cuddling with a Baby Goat exhibit at NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Agriculture and veterinarians at the Great New York State Fair have closed this year's new Cuddling with a Baby Goat exhibit due to concerns over the possibility of a viral outbreak. Justin Steinmetz, co-owner of Steinmetz Farms who is operating...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
N.Y. weather: Long-range forecast issued for fall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As the summer draws to a close, all eyes turn to the anticipated onset of fall in September. The month typically opens the door to cooler temperatures and the subsequent reintroduction of fall apparel. However, the latest three-month outlook issued by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures from September through November may not be as brisk as usual in New York.
Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes” Exhibition Arrives at Robert H. Jackson Center, Amplifying New York’s Democratic Legacy
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown is set to host the Smithsonian’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” exhibition, showcasing the region’s pivotal role in shaping American democracy. The center will use the Smithsonian exhibition to...
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
NY appeals court to hear oral arguments on Trump’s $454 million civil fraud judgment next month
A New York appeals court will hear oral arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal of the $454 million civil judgment against him on September 26 – making it unlikely the appeals court will issue a decision by Election Day.
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