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Deadline to sign up for Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday
The deadline for the 61st annual Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship is Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rome Country Club and McConnellsville Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event has no cut. The field...
How meditation helped Syracuse guard JJ Starling find his shooting stroke: ‘It slowed the game down’
Syracuse, N.Y. – JJ Starling started out the 2023-24 season in a horrible shooting funk. After spending his freshman year at Notre Dame, the 6-foot-4 guard from Baldwinsville had returned home to play for the Syracuse Orange. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
CNY Inspirations: The importance of being a good neighbor
This feature is coordinated by The Post-Standard/Syracuse.com and InterFaith Works of CNY. Follow this theme and author posted Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Being a good neighbor is not just a nice thing to do – it is a crucial aspect of living a fulfilling and meaningful life. From a Christian perspective, being a good neighbor is a reflection of our love for God and our commitment to walking and living out our faith in real time.
Wynn Hospital Reaccredited With HeartCARE Center Designation
UTICA — Wynn Hospital of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has received reaccreditation as a prestigious HeartCARE Center: National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). MVHS was the first healthcare organization in New York State to earn this accreditation and one of the first to achieve this honor nationally.
23-year-old woman in hospital after being stabbed in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 23-year-old woman was stabbed in Syracuse on Monday, July 29. It happened on the 100 block of Lawrence Street around 10:58 p.m. Where the female victim was located by Syracuse Police Officers upon arrival. She was stabbed in the hip and taken to Upstate Hospital,...
Junior Blue Sox win District V American Legion tournament
UTICA - Utica's Junior Blue Sox completed the comeback from a loss on the first day of District V's junior American Legion tournament with a pair of victories over Utica Post in the championship round Saturday at Murnane Field. The Junior Blue Sox, 3-1 through the tournament's first four days with a 16-3 overall record and 15-1 district mark in the regular season, needed to win twice against Utica Post which had swept it way into the...
Ava Wood Was Asleep in Her Bedroom When Her Own Father Shot and Killed Her
The obituary for 14-year-old Ava Wood is short. It describes her as someone who had a competitive spirit and a passion for life. It mentions her love of sports and in particular, soccer. She had recently been the recipient of a coaches' award for the junior varsity season. Wood was loved by her family and adored by friends. It's sad when anyone dies, and it's especially heartbreaking when one as young as Wood is taken in such a violent fashion. What makes her story more devastating is the fact that her life was taken by someone who was supposed to...
Gerrit Smith Estate hosts annual Peterboro Emancipation Day
PETERBORO — The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5324 Oxbow Road, will host its 14th annual Emancipation Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event commemorates the families that came from enslavement by replicating the Emancipation Days held by the generations of the 1920s and 1930s. Registration begins at...
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
New York Will Now Ban This From Taking Place In Schools
New York will no longer allow this to happen in schools around the state. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year there will be a significant change in NY schools. During a recent meeting the New York State Board of Regents sided with parents, activists and lawmakers, who say the realistic active shooter drills traumatize children and normalize violence. The Regents have decided to ban realistic active shooter drills in NY schools.
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
Massive Speed Limit Change For Portions Of New York State
The summer is past the halfway point and here in New York State, there are some places that are getting ready for a new speed limit for the start of 2025. It is that time of the year that drivers are distracted more than ever! There are so many things on our minds and yet the roads are packed with so many reasons to stay focused. Kids on bike, motorcycles and people walking are just a few of the reasons.
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
N.Y. Lottery: Player wins $1,000 a week in Cash4Life game
A lucky lottery player in New York state will enjoy $1,000 a week for life after purchasing a second-prize Cash4Life ticket. The New York Lottery announced the ticket was sold for the Sunday, July 28, Cash4Life drawing — worth a guaranteed minimum of $1 million — in New York state. It was purchased at Smokes 4 Less, located at 59 North Plank Rd., in Newburgh.
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