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Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of […]
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
July 27-28: Dinosaur Adventure Watertown 2024
The Watertown Municipal Arena is hosting Dinosaur Adventure on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Watertown Municipal Arena600 William T Field Dr.Watertown, NY Dinosaur Adventure is an exhibit featuring realistic, life-sized dinosaurs that come alive with their life-like movement and roars. Children’s […]
1,000 Islands Charity Island Poker Run Gives Back At 1,000 Percent
More than 1,000 islands—some 1,864 in fact—dot just 49.7 miles of the St. Lawrence River between Upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. But “Visit the 1,000 Islands” has a better ring to it than “Visit the 1,864 Islands,” so long ago the name stuck.
Rome continues to rebuild after a devastating tornado
Rome continues to rebuild after a devastating Tornado. Oneida County Deputy Health Director Katie Mungari passes out water to hundreds of people lined up to get help in Rome, N.Y. on Sunday, July. 21, 2024. A devastating tornado ripped through the city on Tuesday, July 21, 2024. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comGet Photo.
National Grid: Power Restoration Completed in Rome, Reimbursement Available for Expired Food
ROME, N.Y. -- National Grid says they've completed power restoration efforts following Tuesday's severe weather. The power company says more than 213,000 customers statewide were affected by power outages from the storm. The storm also damaged 460 power poles and significantly damaged transmission and distribution services. National Grid says that...
Legislators Mulé and Koslow Applaud Enhanced State Funding for Freeport PD, Local Law Enforcement
Recently, July 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record State investment of nearly $51 million for public safety on Long Island. Nassau County agencies received $1,494,692 and Suffolk County agencies received $1,307,677 for the GIVE funding cycle that runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This funding also includes approximately $21.1 million in one-time capital funding to 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices – including $387,042 for the purchase of law enforcement technology and equipment to allow those agencies more effectively solve, reduce and prevent crime.
2024 U-E Grad, Mom Killed in Head-On Crash on Interstate 86
An Endwell woman and her 18-year-old son were killed in a head-on crash on Interstate 86 as they were returning from a college orientation visit. Authorities said the collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. Friday in the town of Chemung. According to a state police news release, a westbound Nissan...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
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