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Guthrie Lourdes Day of Wellness: A Community Health Fair
On Wednesday, July 31st, the Guthrie Lourdes Day of Wellness will bring together a variety of health and wellness resources to the First Presbyterian Church Health Fair, located at 2 Main Street in Johnson City. Among the highlights of the event will be the Guthrie Lourdes Mammo on the Move, a mobile mammography unit that provides vital screening services to women in the community, from 10am to 4pm.
Local Heroes Granted Free Admission to Animal Adventure
As a way to say thank you, Animal Adventure Park and Preserve is offering free admission to community heroes this weekend. First responders, military members, medical personnel, police officers, firefighters, nurses, and veterans can all receive free admission from Friday, July 26th to Sunday, July 28th. Guests can present their badge, ID, or other proof of employment for the perk. This offer is good at both Animal Adventure Park and The Preserve.
Spiedie Fest concert shakeup: This country singer won't be taking the stage
Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally organizers have been forced to change the music lineup for the 40th annual event. Country singer Mitchell Tenpenny will no longer be performing at Spiedie Fest. Tenpenny had been scheduled to perform on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. He will be replaced by country singer Justin Moore,...
Woman And Her Mother Face Eviction From Their Historic Bed-Stuy Home After Court Approves Partition Sale
Ayisha and Phillipa Doyle outside their home. Photo by Anna Bradley-Smith. Ayisha Doyle and her mother are on the brink of eviction from their historic Bedford-Stuyvesant home after a New York City court approved a partition sale, putting their ownership in jeopardy. The turmoil began in 2017 when Doyle’s estranged...
Owego Hose Team Wins CNY Title
Owego Hose Teams, Inc. reclaimed the coveted Central New York firematic hose racing title at the 130th Annual Central New York Firefighter’s Association (CNYFA) convention held in Onondaga County, N.Y. last weekend. The races are timed events where firefighters test their skills. Teams of five members must connect nozzles...
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Tompkins County to ‘completely close’ detox gap
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Tompkins County is collecting bids for three substance use prevention and treatment services. Harmony Ayers-Friedlander is with Tompkins County Whole Health. She says one program covers medically supervised withdrawal and residential stabilization services. The other two programs are nearly 185 thousand dollars for primary prevention...
Report: ICSD losing another leader
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — The Ithaca City School District is losing another leader. The Ithaca Voice reports Chief Operations Officer Amanda Verba plans to resign in the next few weeks. The announcement comes after Lily Talcott, the deputy superintendent, left last month for a top role at TST BOCES.
Summer hikes: Check out these 5 public trails in the Hornell, Wellsville areas
Looking for a new place to take a hike this summer? You don't need to take a long road trip to the Adirondacks to experience the great outdoors in New York state. Excellent trails for everyone from beginners to experienced hikers are just a short drive away, offering riverside views, towering forests,...
Binghamton Tech Hub receives $500,000: What the latest funding means
While the Binghamton area was left out of the most recent round of Tech Hub funding, another financial boost was earmarked for its lithium ion battery manufacturing this week. A $500,000 funding award has been given to the Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) program. During a visit to Washington D.C., Binghamton leaders...
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
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