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Tioga Downs Celebrates Oldest Active Player At 105 Years Old
Over at Tioga Downs on Monday, the casino and resort held a birthday celebration for their oldest active player. Ruth Furman just turned 105 years old this month making her the casino's oldest active player. According to her family, Ruth goes to the casino once a week with her cousin...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and nickel-sized hail in New York Monday
On Monday at 5:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 5:45 p.m. for Cayuga, Ontario, Oswego and Wayne counties. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 70 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 5:20 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Nassau County’s latest trans athlete ban draws lawsuits from AG, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities. The separate lawsuits were filed Monday. They came on the same day Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, signed the policy into law, and months after a judge blocked a similar rule Blakeman put in place through an executive order. Both cases argue the ban violates state anti-discrimination laws. Blakeman said he was disappointed to learn of the lawsuits.
New Findings on SUNY Price Hikes, Graduation Rates In The Last 10 Years
The surging cost of attending college in the United States is something on many young people's minds. Many in New York opt for SUNY institutions to cut costs while still getting their degrees. While SUNY tuition often provides less of a financial burden, the cost of attending has only increased...
Meteorology professor discusses tornadoes in Western New York
Four tornadoes — two in Erie County, one in Chautauqua County and one in Genesee County — touched down in Western New York, according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo. The strongest of those, an EF-2 that touched down in the Town of Eden, reached wind speeds of up to 115 mph and caused the “total destruction” of “multiple” buildings. A state of emergency was declared in Eden, and the town is still recovering.
N.Y. weather: It will feel like it’s 100-105 degrees; storm formation approaching
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Islanders should brace for several days of intense heat before getting a reprieve at the end of the week, according to a forecaster. AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines told the Advance/SILive.com that more desirable weather will be seen on Friday. “It looks like on Monday...
Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State
Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say. THE PROBLEM. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent...
Heat advisory, air quality alert issued for Lower Hudson Valley. See when
A heat advisory is in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley from Monday to Tuesday, the second heat wave to hit the area this month. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Lower Hudson Valley from noon Monday, July 15, to 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16. An air quality alert has also been issued from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday.
Severe thunderstorms move through WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An area of severe thunderstorms moving through Western New York with potentially damaging winds of 60 mph and large hail possible into the early evening. Already several reports of inch size hail in places such as Kenmore and North Buffalo from these storms this afternoon, also half dollar size hail reported in North Buffalo as well.
Baldwinsville Police looking for pair who vandalized high school
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Baldwinsville police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who broke into and vandalized Baker High School. Police say the two broke in around 11:45 p.m. on June 28, where they vandalized school property and stole items. Anyone with information on...
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Honor Carol Dumka ’75 with Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award
Carol Dumka ’75 of Liverpool, N.Y., Honored with 2024 Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award from SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored Carol Dumka ’74 of Liverpool, N.Y., with the Donald L. Tompkins Distinguished Service Award during Reunion 2024. The Donald L. Tompkins...
New York Customers Frustrated Over Sam’s Club Expensive New Rule
Social media is an outlet where users can come together to learn and communicate with one another. More than ever, we scroll online to see our favorite stores and their deals, keep in contact with family and friends and get informed. As for Sam's Club, their customers have been sharing...
New York State Police Seek Your Help Identifying These 2, Accused of Stealing From an Upstate Farm Stand
Take the road less traveled. Sure the New York State Thruway will get you from point A to point B quickly but think of all you will miss along the way. The small town charm of Main Street or perhaps the roadside farm stand where you can buy fresh goods from local farmers. Just don't be these guys.
NRA corruption trial to enter second phase
The second phase of the National Rifle Association (NRA)’s corruption trial in New York, where a judge will determine whether ex-leadership should face any nonmonetary penalties for misspending the prominent gun rights organization’s money, is set to begin Monday. Earlier this year, a jury found longtime NRA head Wayne LaPierre squandered millions of dollars of…
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