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Summer Fun Fridays: Paddle-N-More
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) – Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures are heating up. The best way to stay cool is by getting out on Cayuga Lake with the Paddle-N-More watersports organization. Founded by Jennifer Wells 14 years ago, Paddle-N-More started as a small idea in Tompkins County....
Your landlord may now have to install an AC unit in your apartment or be fined
Last year was the earth’s warmest recorded year ever. Now New York City is experiencing its third heat wave of the year, and we are not even halfway through the summer. As New Yorkers continue to battle the blazing heat and city humidity, a new bill has emerged to keep New Yorkers cool.
Motorcyclist killed in Ontario County crash identified
A 36-year-old man from Rushville was killed in a motorcycle crash in Gorham, Ontario County, early Friday, according to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies found Daniel Blauvelt dead in the area of State Route 245 and County Road 18, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. An initial investigation suggests Blauvelt was...
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
Syracuse looks to get more neighbors connected to the internet with federal funds
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Surge Link provides affordable broadband access to Syracuse neighbors, and so far, about 700 people have signed up. Rep. Brandon Williams announced Friday that he's appropriated $3 million specifically for the program. Additionally, Rep. Williams discussed his proposed bill that he hopes makes it to...
Big Fish Summer – Grace Coston’s largemouth bass in Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) – The newest submission for 18 Sports’ Big Fish Summer is here. Congratulations to Grace Coston, who has had plenty of luck catching largemouth bass this summer. Grace sent in 2 bass photos, both of which were caught in Watkins Glen. It’s all sponsored by Valley Wholesale Bait and Tackle in […]
Follow-Up Friday: Newark soccer team plays national tournament
NEW YORK (PIX11) – A Newark U17 soccer team earned a spot at nationals, but its members need support to get there. Thanks to our views, the boys’ soccer team is at nationals right now. PIX11’s Monica Morales has a happy update. Watch the video player for the whole story.
Update: Syracuse hospital, flights, state DMV, more organizations affected by global tech outage
This is a developing story and we will be updating as more information becomes available. Syracuse, N.Y. – A technology outage causing issues across the world Friday morning has impacted many businesses and organizations across Central New York. It’s caused delays and cancellations of flights in Syracuse. Some surgeries...
Syracuse expected to pay $390,000 to settle police brutality lawsuit against officers
Syracuse, N.Y. – A settlement has been reached that calls for Syracuse to pay $390,000 to two people to settle a lawsuit alleging police officers used excessive force during an arrest in Armory Square. The Syracuse Common Council is set to vote to approve the settlement Monday. The settlement...
Father and son indicted for embezzling funds from Hannibal Fire Company
HANNIBAL, N.Y. — The father-son duo accused of stealing nearly $15,000 from the Hannibal Fire Company were officially indicted Friday. Former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father, volunteer firefighter Carl Emmons Sr. were arrested in February for allegedly stealing $18,000 and $2,500 respectively from the fire department.
Ithaca Common Council to consider bird-friendly building regulations
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Ithaca Common Council will discuss a new piece of proposed environmental legislation that aims to protect birds from untimely deaths. The Ithaca Common Council’s proposed ordinance, sponsored by Fourth Ward Alderperson Patrick Kuehl, would require all new buildings to meet the standard set by US Green Buildings Council’s Leed rating system to receive the Reducing Bird Collisions Credit. The credit outlines requirements for the use of predominantly bird-friendly materials, particularly in the lower floors of buildings.
Hornell Veteran Inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
HORNELL, NY (WENY) -- A Hornell man who served in the U.S. Army during the fall of the Berlin Wall and through the Persian Gulf War is the latest to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. State Senator Tom O'Mara announced the induction of...
Ithaca's downtown brought in business, Crowdstrike outage, ADA mapping NYDEC, outage info
Good morning and welcome back to the Ithaca Journal’s Daily Briefing ☀️ I’d like to start this week off right by sharing this post highlighting the wonderful work of Sergio Arce at the TST BOCES Smith School, which I mistakenly neglected to include a link to last Friday. If you have any Finger Lakes...
Your Stories Q&A: Closed Cortland WellNow Urgent care to reopen
CORTLAND, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer!. The WellNow in Cortland which’s been closed for more than a year, will reopen Monday, July 22nd. The Cortland location at 1092 N.Y. Route 222, closed in March of 2023. The company always described it as a “temporary closing,” and said it was eager to reopen once it could hire nurse practitioners and physician assistants needed for the location.
Death of Baby Liam from fentanyl overdose ends with one man going to jail for 1 year
Syracuse, N.Y. – The case of an 11-month-old Syracuse baby who died of a fentanyl overdose in 2023 has ended with one man being sentenced to a year in jail and a woman given probation. The baby, Liam Sauve, died May 9 after ingesting fentanyl. A state report obtained...
Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside 4 hours apart, one injured
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two shots fired incidents in Syracuse's Southside occurred within four hours of each other on Friday. At around 1:12 a.m., Syracuse Police reports officers responded to the 2600 block of Midland Avenue for a shots fired call. Officers located several casings at the scene. There were no injuries reported.
Popular upstate NY waterpark reopening following tornado and severe storms
Roseland Waterpark, a popular amusement park located in upstate New York, announced that it will reopen on Friday following a three-day closure due to tornadoes and storms that hit on Monday. The park stated that guests can take advantage of a special promotional discount of $9 off the regular admission...
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