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If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
National Grid Gets “OK” from PSC on Rate Hike, Sparking Protests From Environmentalists
The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for gas usage in the state on Aug 15, which will affect people in Brooklyn and parts of Queens. The PSC determined that the rate increases were necessary and consistent with Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The three-year plan...
New York State Fair’s Tasty Tuesday: A Foodie’s Paradise
It's fair time! The New York State Fair is officially open. You can't go to any state fair, especially one of the biggest in the country, and not eat all that delicious food. There are over 100 vendors offering up all types of cuisine. For one day only you can enjoy it for less.
45 guns stolen in CNY, reward offered
SYRACUSE, NY (CortacaToday) – Federal authorities are trying to identify three suspects in a string of Central New York gun burglaries. The thefts occurred at four federally licensed retailers from July 27, 2024, through Friday, August 16, 2024. Authorities say 45 firearms were stolen in total from stores in Syracuse, Endicott, Cazenovia, and Watertown.
’90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fair’s opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. That’s not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,” and “Limbo Rock,” kicked things off this year’s free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesday’s crowds.
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...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
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.
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