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He was beating the Syracuse streets. Then a car came out of nowhere
Syracuse, N.Y. — Life was looking up for Shane Jackson. He had a new smile, and after years without a home, he had his own apartment on West Court Street. Jackson was on that street when he was hit by a vehicle and killed July 5. John Tumino, president...
5 things to know this Tuesday, July 16
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire. Also, New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Hochul says she raised $7.3M in first half of 2024; not too early to raise money for 2025 mayoral bid, consultants say
Good morning, New York City. Here's what you need to know today. It could be the hottest day since August 2022. We can expect temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s, with some possible spot storms. A Heat Advisory is in effect across the five boroughs until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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...
Let's celebrate the lohud Athlete of the Year and the 2024 Whelan All-Sports Award winners
Back in 2018 we created our Tom Whelan All-Sports Awards to honor a longtime champion of scholastic athletics and highlight a select list of winners from the previous school year. Tommy was an old-school character who's ability to share compelling stories made him welcome on any sideline or any barstool. He could recite names and numbers of the countless athletes he chronicled across multiple generations. Whelan made everyone feel important. So with a nod to the...
Cortland mayor to appoint new DPW supervisor, finance director
CORTLAND, NY (CortacaToday) — Several appointments in Cortland are being made. Mayor Scott Steve will announce this evening the appointments of a new DPW leader and part-time city judge. A new finance director is also being named at tonight’s Common Council meeting, and the mayor will choose a replacement...
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
New CNY Regional Market CEO ready to tackle financial, operational challenges
A veteran of government and not-for-profit operations in Onondaga County is marking his third week as head of the troubled Central New York Regional Market Authority. Bill Fisher previously worked behind the scenes as deputy county executive and as board chair at the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. He says he’s focused on short-term financial and policy matters first, while also understanding changes in the food distribution business.
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