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Americans can claim one-time payment from $2 million Costco Kirkland settlement and you don’t even need a receipt
AMERICANS can claim free money as a big-name retailer agrees to pay millions of dollars - no receipt necessary. Costco agreed to a $2 million settlement that benefits consumers who purchased Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes during a seven-year period. The lawsuit claimed that the Kirkland wipes were not flushable...
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...
More than 1,000 without power in Syracuse suburbs as storms blow through
Syracuse, N.Y. — More than 1,000 people were without power near Syracuse after storms blew through the region Monday evening. The outages were concentrated in the northern suburban towns of Clay and Salina, according to National Grid’s website. Power was expected to be restored to the 1,290 affected customers around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
Residents displaced after severe thunderstorm damages mobile home park
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Several people who live in a Schuyler County mobile home park were displaced after severe storms ripped through the Twin Tiers Monday evening. "The house literally shook," said Bart Curtis, a resident of Rock Cabin Park who was displaced by the storm. "When I heard glass breaking, I knew something was not quite right. When I went to look, I couldn't get out the front door, and I couldn't get out the side door."
RG&E no longer needs conservation measures in Canandaigua
CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – RG&E no longer needs residents to conserve their energy to assist in power restoration throughout the area. RG&E asked Canandaigua residents for conservation efforts Tuesday afternoon as crews continued to clean up areas in Canandaigua after severe storms ripped through the city Monday. “Those who live on the west side of […]
Another year of growth for Saint’s Place
Saint’s Place helped 198 refugees in May—its busiest month ever. The fiscal year is shaping up to be the most successful year yet, with over 1,500 new refugees assisted. The Pittsford-based nonprofit also helped set up 285 homes and bedding for 1,100 new beds with pillows, blankets, two sets of sheets and a comforter. It has also distributed more than 450 backpacks to children of refugees this year, another milestone.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Oswego County Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 3:25 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 6 p.m. for Oswego County. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying events occurring...
Fire damages Paladino’s Cicero Pizza as contractor tries to remove bees, firefighters say
Update 2:48 p.m.: Paladino’s Cicero Pizza will open Tuesday, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook account. The restaurant has been cleared by Cicero codes office and inspected by the Onondaga County Board of Health, it said in the post. Original story:. Cicero, N.Y. — A local...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
N.Y. weather: Heat wave thunderstorms pose tornado threat upstate, hail and flooding in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A cold front sweeping in from the north will spell an end to searing temperatures this week, but not before thunderstorms impact New York state. Temperatures climbed to a high of 96 degrees on Monday, according to the Advance/SILive.com weather station. With temperatures expected to climb into the mid 90s once again on Tuesday, some residents may question when this blanket of heat and humidity will be lifted.
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
Weather Alert: More severe storms possible in upstate NY
The day after damaging storms brought high winds, large hail and soaking rains, the Rochester area remains in the crosshairs of a following storm in the mid-morning through early evening. Monroe County and points west and southwest face a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms, while areas east and south have a more significant...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
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