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New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
Rushville man killed in Ontario County motorcycle crash
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Ontario County Friday morning. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, 36-year-old Daniel Blauvelt was found dead in the crash in the area of Rt. 245 and County Road 18 in the Town of Gorham. Deputies said Blauvelt was heading […]
Crowdstrike outage effects in Tompkins County, Ithaca
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Some Tompkins County services and buildings are affected by the Crowdstrike outage. A bug in the cyber-security system is causing issues with Microsoft systems worldwide. Locally, the Tompkins County Department of Motor Vehicles is closed to the public until further notice. County officials say updates will be posted to the department’s Facebook page and county website.
Mom, 27, thinks she’s having a heart attack days after giving birth. It was a tear in her aorta
When the neck pain began, Amani Odom placed a warm compress on it to soothe her muscles. Soon a jolt of pain “shot straight to (her) chest.”. “I immediately shot out of bed and was gasping for air and gripping my chest,” Odom, 27, of New York City, tells TODAY.com. “My partner’s confused. He’s thinking I’m having a panic attack but I’m like, ‘No, this is not an episode. My chest is really tight.’”
They will strike if they have to: UAW’s hardball negotiation tactics come to Cornell
ITHACA, N.Y. — The United Auto Workers Local 2300 has signaled it is willing to strike if Cornell University does not meet the demands of workers in an ongoing labor contract negotiation. The warning comes after about four months of negotiations between Cornell and the union, but that window...
YMCA encourages summer learning through Power Scholars Academy
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The YMCA of Greater Rochester is encouraging summer learning for kids through the Power Scholars Academy. The program blends small-group academic instruction with camp-like enrichment activities over a six-week period. It’s designed to help prevent summer learning loss for kids in pre-K through ninth grade. “We know that there are very […]
Richie Evans Remembered 61 set for Utica-Rome Speedway Thursday night
Richie Evans won 518 feature races during during his 20 year modified racing career from 1965 to 1985. This Rome racer is considered the greatest pavement modified driver of all time. Evans also won thirty track championships at eleven different asphalt speedways, including four at his then-paved hometown track at...
St. James-Smithtown Little League Holds Another Successful Little League Softball State Championship
St. James-Smithtown Little League just completed its second year of hosting the 12U New York State Little League Softball Championship Tournament, and it was a major success. The week was filled with fun activities, like face paint and bouncy houses, along with delicious food and beverages. And, of course, plenty of softball.
Salina man pretended to be police officer, wore fake gun to church, deputies say
Manlius, N.Y. — A Salina man who wore a gun to church and pretended to be a sheriff’s deputy has been arrested, deputies said. When the man’s house was searched officers found simulation pistols and other police gear, deputies said. Patrick J. Cooper, 46, was charged with...
48-year-old missing man dies after being hit by train in Van Buren
Van Buren, N.Y. — A 48-year-old man who was reported missing died Wednesday evening after being hit by a train in Warners, state troopers said. Matthew R. Jones, of Weedsport, was found near the CSX railroad tracks close to Newport Road and Warners Road around 4:47 p.m., state police said Thursday.
Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck
New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data. David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
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