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Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Honoring Heritage: Meeder’s Restaurant Joins NY Historic Business Registry
(WNY News Now) – RIPLEY, NY – Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business Award to Meeder’s Restaurant, celebrating its inclusion in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Ithaca’s defunct public works oversight board might be replaced by an advisory commission
ITHACA, N.Y. — Officials are working to revitalize the City of Ithaca’s long-defunct public works oversight board. However, the current proposal scales back the board’s authority, reducing it to an advisory commission. The change preserves an avenue for public input while increasing the efficiency of public works...
Penfield neighbors react to proposed Costco development
Penfield, N.Y. (WHAM) — As the Town of Penfield inches toward the approval of a new Costco store near a developing section of State Route 250, neighbors are reacting to the possible new development. John Crombach has lived in Penfield for more than 30 years. He recalls much change;...
Spencerport Canal Days happening this weekend
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Spencerport Canal Days kicks off this weekend, with lots of fun for the whole family. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Visitors will find arts and craft vendors, plenty of food, and live entertainment. “It’s our opportunity to showcase Spencerport and Odgen,” […]
PREVIEW: Rochester-Area Athletes at the Paris Olympics
While often considered more of a source for winter athletes, the Rochester area has a long history of participation in the Summer Olympic Games, dating to when the Canandaigua-born William Lewis and Waterloo-born Harry Lee participated in track and field events in the 1900 Games in Paris. The area’s first gold medalists came in 1904, when Charles Jacobus– born in Seneca, Ontario County- came in first in the croquet-style sport of roque in the only year it was an Olympic sport, while Orleans County’s David Munson took home gold as part of a team four-mile event. In 1924, in Paris, runner Bill Cox became the first Monroe County native to win an Olympic medal, taking bronze in the 3,000-meter team race.
Cortlandville Town Supervisor Williams Announces Resignation
Cortlandville Town Supervisor Tom Williams has announced his resignation as Supervisor, effective August 7th. Williams cited his reason for resignation as personal. “During this transitional period, we want to assure you that our Town government remains committed to maintaining stability and continuing the progress we have made together. We will be working closely with our Town Council and Town Officials to ensure that all essential services and ongoing projects proceed without interruption.” The Town of Cortlandville said in a release.
Paranormal Activity Abounds at Binghamton, New York American Legion
American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton, also known as The Leighton Mansion, has been rumored to be filled with paranormal activity activity for years. Dream Seekers Paranormal, known for their dedication to uncovering the supernatural, accepted the opportunity to investigate this beautiful historical site. And they were not disappointed. The...
Man killed in head-on collision in Madison County, woman airlifted to hospital
A Chenango County man is dead after a head-on collision in the Town of Brookfield Tuesday afternoon. New York State Police report Dominick E. Brown, 44, from New Berlin was driving a pickup truck southbound on NY-8 when he crossed over the double yellow line into the opposite, striking an SUV driven by a 63-year-old woman woman from Leonardsville.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
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