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Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Instagram live Thursday evening to make a a fervid argument in favor of President Joe Biden staying on top of the Democratic ticket, Business Insider reported. In a nearly hour-long session, the progressive lawmaker expressed her support for Biden despite the party’s dissonance over...
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The White House has made an open call for the legal community to provide assistance with immigration and asylum cases, as the backlog of cases remains at historical records. "The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
North Country Thunderbirds dominate in first Empire Baseball League round robin playoff game
TUPPER LAKE, N.Y. — The North Country Thunderbirds opened their Empire Baseball League round robin play with a statement. The Thunderbirds proved why they finished as the no. 1 seed in the EBL regular season, securing a 14-5 win on the road against the Tupper Lake Riverpigs. The Riverpigs,...
Former Ontario Hockey League player to take part in first Ironman in Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Ironman Lake Placid features several participants each year, and all of them have their own unique story. That includes former Ontario Hockey League champion Todd Clarke. The former professional for the Ottawa 67s says the combination of three different physical activities at a high mileage has been a fun challenge for him to take on.
Troop Ride raises money for the USO
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WETM) — Bikers raise nearly $4,000 dollars in the 17th Annual Troop Ride. The bike charity aims to support active service members in the military and their families where the proceeds go toward the United Service Organizations (USO) at the Fort Drum military base. Close to 250 people signed up and rode 100 […]
Examiner crew test drives Uncle Mario’s Garage restaurant
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the Examiner is, “Where is a good place to bring the kids to eat?” When Uncle Mario’s Garage, a car-themed eatery on Route 9 opened, we knew we needed to examine it, particularly since one of the younger members of our Adventure Team is a Pixar Cars fanatic who won’t leave the house without Lighting McQueen in his pocket.
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...
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
NY urges banks, companies to be on high-alert amid global tech outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state regulators urged banks and companies to be on high-alert amid the global tech outage on Friday, saying it is monitoring institutions and market events and working with other state and federal regulators.
Sammy Hagar Will Not Get To Meet NYS Trooper Who Gave Him ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Here's why a reunion between Sammy Hagar and the New York State Trooper who inspired one of his biggest hits won't get to happen. Sammy Hagar will be performing at SPAC on Monday July 22, 2024. He has some serious history with Upstate New York and our area. However it appears he was going a little too fast and ended up with a now famous speeding ticket.
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