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Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
Tomcats beat Keuka, Pitt-Bradford on final day of Keuka Tournament
KEUKA, N.Y. – The Thiel College women's volleyball team concluded play at the Keuka Tournament with wins over Keuka and Pitt-Bradford on Saturday. The Tomcats went 3-0 this weekend to open the 2024 season. In the first match of the day, the Tomcats beat Keuka, 3-1, with set scores...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Clute Park swimming season ends early due to harmful algal blooms
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WETM) — If you planned on swimming at Clute Park during Labor Day Weekend, you’ll have to find a new spot to take a dip. Clute Park’s swim beach closed for the 2024 season on Thursday, Aug. 29, due to potential harmful algal blooms (HABs), according to the Seneca Lake Events Center. […]
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Fire destroys home in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE, Pa, (WENY) -- A fire destroyed a home in Lawrenceville on Saturday evening. Crews were called out around 7 p.m. Firefighters battled the blaze on the 1300 block of Skyline Drive, and some crews were even called to the scene from Chemung County. It is unknown if there are...
Upcoming 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Watkins Glen International
(WENY) -- The 2024 “Walk to End Alzheimer's” is taking place on September 21st at Watkins Glen International. This event spans across the nation and is the world’s largest fundraiser for research, care, and support regarding the disease, according to organizers. Ken Roberts and Kamala Keeley, volunteer...
Elmira Aviators NAHL team takes to the ice for first time in exhibition game
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) - The Elmira Aviators are gearing up for their inaugural season at the LECOM Event Center. Ahead of the regular season, the team hosted their NA3HL affiliate, the Binghamton Buzz for an exhibition match-up. The NAHL is a part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model which works closely with the NCAA, USHL and the NHL. The league plays a key role in the development of young hockey players from around the world and players ages range from ages 16-20 years old.
A few showers will be possible tomorrow before we dry out and cool off for Labor Day
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM) – A few showers will be possible tomorrow before we dry out and cool off for Labor Day. We stay below average all next week. More details below:. Skies will be mostly cloudy overnight with a stray drizzle possible. Temperatures will be dropping into the lower sixties along with a calm breeze.
Volleyball Drops A Pair To Oswego And William Smith
Geneva, NY- The Knights dropped two tough games on Saturday, losing 3-0 to Oswego and 3-0 to tournament host William Smith College. They now sit at 0-3 on the season. Geneseo came out strong against Oswego, going point for point through all three sets. The Knights notched 12 kills in the first set, hitting a .360.
Elmira Aviators roll to exhibition win in home debut, look ahead to regular season
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Aviators earned an exhibition win in their home debut. The Elmira Aviators rolled past the Binghamton Buzz 10-0, in preseason action on Saturday. The dominant showing accounts for the team’s first-ever victory at the LECOM Events Center (formerly First Arena). The Aviators introduced Elmira fans to North American Hockey […]
Women's Volleyball Outlasts No. 19 Ithaca, RV Springfield in Five Sets
Springfield, Mass. – The RV Stevens Institute of Technology women's volleyball team outlasted No. 19 Ithaca College and RV Springfield College in five sets to complete a 3-0 weekend at the Joel B. Dearing '79 Classic. The Ducks (3-0) topped Ithaca 23-25, 26-24, 25-19, 14-25, and 15-12 before knocking...
Two second-half goals power Devils to win
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chance LaCroix tied the game 1-all in the 67th minute, and Vinnie DiBello scored the game winner in the 83rd minute as the Devils claimed a 2-1 win over Elmira College in the second day of the Buffalo State Classic. Elmira scored the lone goal of the...
Men’s Soccer Drops Season-Opener to Eastern University
ST. DAVIDS, Pa. – The Ithaca College men's soccer team opened its 2024 season on Saturday afternoon with a road match against Eastern University, marking the program's first-ever meeting. The Eagles netted a first-half goal and added an insurance effort early in the second half. Despite Ithaca's relentless pressure and a penalty kick goal, they fell short, 2-1. Eastern opened the scoring in the 5th minute after winning a 50/50 ball in the midfield off a Bombers goal kick. Building momentum inside the 18-yard box, Osmond Chan pounced on a ball that deflected off an IC defender and ripped his shot past the outstretched arms of Johannes Berghahn. The Bombers had their first chance to equalize when Connor Tierney forced a save from Ty Bleiler with a shot placed in the lower center of the goal frame.
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