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Endzone Extras: Chenango Forks Blue Devils
Chenango Forks might be the biggest brand in Section IV Football, but as of the last two seasons the Blue Devils have been on the outside looking in on the State Playoffs. From 2019 to 2021, Chenango Forks Football lost just one game, adding two State Titles to an already loaded trophy case.
State Fair suggests Saturday crowds use park-n-ride shuttles as parking lots near capacity
NEW YORK STATE FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — The first Saturday of the 2024 New York State Fair means the fairgrounds parking lots are filling up fast, so State Fair leaders are suggesting people utilize shuttles. State Fair organizers report the Brown, Pink, and Gray Lots are full as of Saturday afternoon and the Orange and Willis […]
Loomis Gang Country Tour Sold Out, Summer Festival Still On in Waterville
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Although the much-anticipated Loomis Gang Country Tour is sold out, the Waterville Historical Society is still hosting a Summer Festival. Have you ever wondered how the Loomis Gang, a local family of outlaws from the 1800s, earned their reputation?. The Waterville Historical Society is hosting a sold-out...
Loose dog found in Elmira recovering after testing revealed it ingested drugs
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- A loose dog found by animal control officers on Winsor Ave in the City of Elmira is recovering after testing revealed it had ingested drugs. According to a Facebook post by Elmira Animal Control and Shelter, on Thursday morning, animal control officers responded for the loose dog, and when they arrived they found the dog laying in grass exhibiting "neurological issues". Elmira Animal Control and Shelter said the dog was taken to Home Veterinary Care in Elmira Heights.
In light of issues surrounding the Albany Airport Authority Board, lawmakers raise questions about the state’s authorities (again)
The late Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who once called New York state’s hundreds of authorities “quasi-public, Soviet-style bureaucracies” that constitute a “shadow government,” helped create the five-member Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) which helps oversee the state’s hundreds of authorities, and which must receive a resolution of approval prior to entering into any project-related financings.
Oxford Board Of Health Approves Curfew To Prevent Spread Of EEE
The Oxford area is facing a serious threat from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) following the first reported human case of the disease this year. In response, the Oxford Board of Health has imposed an outdoor curfew, designating the town, along with Douglas, Sutton, and Webster, as "Critical Risk" areas. This mosquito-borne disease poses a significant danger to individuals of all ages.
#7 on Fox 40's Top 40: Sue Carlin
Coming in at number seven is Sue Carlin, who boasted the original Section IV field hockey dynasties. Carlin was a Greene graduate and attended Herkimer Community College where she played field hockey, volleyball and basketball...One year later, Carlin took her talents to SUNY Cortland where she was a three-year field hockey back with the Red Dragons.
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Day 4 of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Saturday is the fourth day of the Great New York State Fair. Mostly sunny morning then a partly sunny sky at times with high thin clouds around, a dry day. Even warmer temperatures, even a little above the normal high. Little to no wind. High of 82 degrees.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County following this week's record rainfall. Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs.Nursery school "was a disaster"On Long Island, there were numerous reports of flooded basements, abandoned cars, and even some water rescues. In Smithtown, St. Andrew's Nursey School's classrooms in St. Andrew's Lutheran Church were destroyed. but rebuilding has begun. "The water had receded, but there was mud and furniture and everything just strewn all about the...
New testing requirements at New York State Fair to prevent bird flu spreading in cows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matt Sharpe and his cows from Truxton are regulars at the New York State Fair, used to all of the testing and veterinarian checks that need to happen in order to get through the gates. This year, there's a new requirement thanks to an unprecedented concern;...
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