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Inside Dwight Freeney’s Hall of Fame after-party: ‘The most amazing thing I’ve ever been to’
Syracuse, N.Y. – Dwight Freeney, the former Syracuse University defensive end, included a shout-out to Will Hicks during his speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s induction ceremony this past weekend. “You trained me like Rocky Balboa, and you pushed me to my absolute limits,” Freeney said....
Why Has Central New York Become a Tornado Hotspot All of a Sudden?
New York seems to be locked in a vicious cycle of severe weather... What's causing it?. On Monday, August 5, New York broke the state record for the most tornadoes in a year. An unprecedented 26 tornadoes ravaged the Empire State so far in 2024, and more could follow as the we continue to deal with extreme afternoon thunderstorms, rainfall, and flooding.
Insects With Deadly Brain Swelling Virus Now In Upstate New York
Nearly one in three people die from this disease after being bitten by an infected mosquito. EEEV is a rare, but extremely serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, according to the New York State Department of Health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis Spreading In New York...
New York Underwater Recovery Team Find Body In Hudson River
New York State Police found a body in the Hudson River, near a local bridge. On Saturday, New York State Police responded to reports of a body near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. New York State Police Search For Body In Hudson River Near Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. New York State Police troopers were...
N.Y. council tasked with cutting child poverty in half by 2031 moves closer to issuing recommendations
The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council met in Albany on Wednesday. The group has been tasked with drafting recommendations for Gov. Kathy Hochul on how child poverty in New York can be cut in half by 2031. With just four months to go until the council is expected to issue...
2 On Your Side seeks update on allegations against NYS Assemblymember Pat Burke
BUFFALO, N.Y. — We sought an update Wednesday from the State Assembly Speaker and a local state lawmaker over the issue of ethics and sexual harassment allegations. 2 On Your Side was able to speak directly with both Speaker Carl Heastie and State Assemblymember Pat Burke about where things stand with Burke's situation, which dates back to 2023.
N.Y. Cannabis Control Board considers easing buffer rules for legal pot shops
NEW YORK – Gov. Kathy Hochul's Cannabis Control Board said it's considering loosening the rules so that more legal weed stores can open in local neighborhoods.The announcement sparked major backlash in New York City.Rule change would reduce required 1,000-foot buffer between pot shopsCurrently, regulations require a 1,000-foot buffer between legal pot stores, but the Cannabis Control Board is considering changing that. The move surfaced at a meeting of the Cannabis Control Board, which wants to consider something called a "public convenience and advantage waiver.""These changes are designed to provide a more comprehensive and flexible evaluation process for licensing decisions," a...
IG report on HALT recommends electronic recordkeeping for DOCCS
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Inspector General looked into whether the state’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, known as DOCCS, was complying with the requirements of the HALT Act. The New York State legislature passed the HALT Act back in 2021 to limit the use of solitary confinement for only the most […]
NYC comptroller audits New York migrant housing operator DocGo
In a scathing audit, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander said that New York City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development failed to manage its contract with DocGo, an organization that arranged housing throughout the state for asylum seekers.
Superbug That Causes Rapid Death May Be In New York State
A drug-resistant superbug that causes a quick death "even in healthy people" has made its way to the United States. Health officials are sounding the alarm about hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp). World Health Organization Warns About Superbug. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the superbug has been found in 16...
New Location for Burrstone Road Laboratory at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
UTICA, N.Y. -- Slocum-Dickson Medical Group announced the modernization and relocation of the main laboratory at the Burrstone Road Campus. Starting August 12, 2024, the laboratory will relocate to the lower level, just past the CT department. The new location offering patients a contemporary and spacious setting, including a dedicated...
Harris almost doubles Biden’s lead on Trump in New York: Poll
Vice President Harris has nearly doubled President Biden’s lead over former President Trump in New York since launching her campaign last month, according to a new poll. The new Siena College poll found Harris has a 14-point lead over the former president with 53 percent of support among New York voters, while Trump trails with 39 percent of support from his home state. Harris’s lead is up from Biden’s 8-point margin over Trump when the poll was taken in late June.
People using SNAP benefits to buy local produce can double their money this summer
People who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy food can get their money doubled this summer when they sign up for a Binghamton nonprofit’s "farm share" program. Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES) runs the farm share each season. Members sign up to buy a weekly box of...
NYS Fair makes final concert announcement, adding a famous rapper to their lineup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Less than a month before the start of the 2024 New York State Fair, Rick Ross has been scheduled to play Suburban Park on September 1 at 8 p.m. “We’ve now announced the complete entertainment lineup for The Chevrolet Music Series in Chevy Court and Suburban Park and can’t wait to […]
Smith Post drops American Legion baseball district playoff opener, now facing elimination
RIDGE, Maryland - Smith Post of Rome was beaten in the opening game of Mid-Atlantic Regional play Wednesday and faces an American Legion postseason elimination game Thursday morning at Joe Cannon Stadium. Wheeling, West Virginia, was a 5-1 winner in the first of four games to be played Wednesday by teams representing six...