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Women in Leadership: Southern Tier Delegates Hopeful for 1st Female President
CHICAGO, IL (WENY) -- A theme throughout the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago has been that of the role of women as decision makers, leaders, mothers, and more. At the center of it all - electing the first woman as President of the United States. For New York State...
Western Regional Off-Track Betting close to finding new president and CEO amid controversy
BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Western Regional Off-Track Betting chairman Dennis Bassett said the board of directors is inching closer to finding a new president and CEO. After a board of directors meeting Thursday morning, Bassett said the search committee, which he is leading, has received resumes from "around the world" and has narrowed the list to a group of "sharp candidates."
Agriculture Career Day at the fair highlights NY-grown goodness, inspires next generation
GEDDES, N.Y. — Thursday is Agriculture Career Day at the Great New York State Fair, celebrating the industry that's the backbone of the annual event. The hope is to also inspire the next generation of professionals in the field of agriculture. New York's Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball...
10 Hospitals In New York State Recognized As Best In America
Ten New York hospitals, including three in the Hudson Valley, were recognized as the best in the nation. Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck is being praised for the quality of its patient care. Northern Dutchess Hospital In Rhinebeck, Dutchess County Among Best In The Nation. The Centers for Medicare and...
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Rare equine virus that can infect humans found in 7 more NY counties
Albany, N.Y. — The state Department of Health said it had confirmed cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses in seven more upstate counties this week, days after confirming that a horse in the town of Newburgh had died of the virus last week. Testing confirmed that the virus...
Chemung County to receive funding for Youth Employment Program
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) – Chemung County is receiving almost $500,000 in funding for the Southern Tier region’s portion of the Youth Employment Program, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday. $38.8 million was announced to be awarded for the next phase of the Youth Employment Program, which will provide opportunities and training to […]
This Popular Supermarket Chain Will Close Dozens of Stores by November
Popular supermarket chain Stop & Shop will be closing many stores before the end of the year. All across the nation, everyday shoppers are being squeezed by higher and higher prices at the grocery store every time that they go. Because of this, many chains have now deiced to close with Stop & Shop being the latest chain to close dozens of its stores all across the country.
Spectrum required to provide cheaper services, hummingbird migration, Finger Lakes moments
Good morning ☀️ Congratulations on making it through another week. I’ll be diving into some Finger Lakes moments later on in this newsletter to start your weekend on the right foot. Click here to sign up for more Daily Briefings from the Ithaca Journal. ...
New York State Police Seek Your Help, Do You Know This Individual?
New York State Police are seeking your help in identifying an individual accused of breaking into a store in the middle of the night. A more accurate description is that the break in took place in the early morning hours. Take a look at the video and pictures below to see if you recognize the suspect.
Two Kanon Valley golfers place in top 8 at state women's senior am
ONTARIO, NY — The two golfers from Kanon Valley Country Club at the 71st New York State women’s senior amateur golf championship both earned spots in the top eight among the 46 competitors at Ontario Golf Club Tuesday and Wednesday. The course also host the 17th state super senior event.
Many In New York State Unknowingly Break The Law Each Day
You, a family member, or a friend might be breaking the law each day. Did you know that New York State has a new(sh) passenger seat belt law?. All Passengers Must Wear Seat Belts In Vehicles In New York State. I was having a conversation with my father the other...
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