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Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Slow improvement on outage impacting Syracuse Airport, Upstate hospital services
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) –- A global internet outage is affecting airlines, banks, media and offices from the U.S. to Australia and right here at home. Upstate Hospital locations have been facing disruptions, but as of early afternoon, many hospital and outpatient settings and services have returned to normal. There...
Rome churches blocked off, begin clean up
ROME — Clean-up has begun on the two heavily damaged churches in Rome, with the areas around both buildings blocked off due to the possibility of further collapse, according to Rome’s Chief Code Enforcement Officer Mark Domenico. The Tuesday tornado that ripped through the city blew the steeples...
‘You’ve got what in your vehicle’? Call the bomb squad...
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - From the ‘ways not to go to your local auto dealer’ department... State police responded to Bob Johnson Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram on outer Washington Street in Watertown Friday morning. The reason?. According to state police, a woman showed up at the dealership with her vehicle,...
Saratoga Hospital Plans New “Center for Successful Aging” and Daycare Center
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Hospital wants to build a new “Center for Successful Aging” near its main campus that would function as a one-stop shop for local seniors. The hospital presented an application for a Planned Unit Development Amendment to the Saratoga Springs City Council on Tuesday evening that would allow them to demolish an existing 10,000-square-foot, one-story building on Myrtle Street across from the hospital’s main campus, and replace it with the new 60,000-square-foot, three-story office center.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Make-A-Wish Powerboat Rides ‘Another Act Of Kindness’ At 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run
The executive director of Make-A-Wish of Central New York, Diane Kuppermann radiates gratitude and positivity—at least every time I’ve spoken with her during the 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Run in Clayton, N.Y. Kuppermann has been with the organization for more than 30 years and she’s a true professional in the non-profit world. But heading up the local Make-A-Wish chapter and representing it in the public eye isn’t just a job she does exceptionally well. It’s a calling.
North Country enjoys Gouverneur Community Wide Rummage Sale Weekend
The Greater Gouverneur Area Chamber of Commerce- sponsored Annual Community Wide Rummage Sale Weekend was held on Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 with lots of participation from residents across the North Country and beyond. The Greater Gouverneur Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged all residents and visitors to “shop...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois.In New Jersey, one case was reported in Monmouth County and one case in Passaic County. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent...
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
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