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First Responder Charity Softball Tournament to take place at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On Saturday, July 27th, the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be hosting their inaugural First Responder Charity Softball Tournament at Kostrinsky Field with games beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a home run derby, food, and raffle items to...
Schleicher Named Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach
BOSTON – Hollie Schleicher, who led Boston College to the 2021 NCAA title, joins the Boston University women's lacrosse staff as an assistant coach, head coach Lauren Morton announced Thursday. "We are thrilled to welcome Hollie to our BU Lacrosse family," Morton said. "Hollie is a great young coach and was an impactful leader and player during her time at Boston College. Her hard work, passion, and knowledge will undoubtedly inspire our student athletes to achieve their highest potential both on and off the field." Schleicher comes to BU after a stop at Cornell where she served as an assistant...
Endwell Man Charged After Drugs, Guns Found in Binghamton Apartment
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force says an Endwell man is charged after search warrants were executed in Binghamton and the Town of Union. According to the Task Force, the first warrant was executed Wednesday at 341 Main Street, Apartment 3RE in Binghamton. A .22-caliber revolver, a 9mm handgun, a high-capacity 9mm magazine, approximately 5.2 ounces of cocaine and crack cocaine, over $5,500 in suspected drug proceeds, and other paraphernalia were all found. An additional search warrant was executed in the Town of Union, where an additional approximate $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds was found.
City provides FAQ page for two-way traffic transition, other DRI projects
Mayor Scott Steve and Cortland officials have provided a page of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the city website as the transition to a two-way Main Street draws closer. The city's Main Street is currently receiving an upgrade through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Aside from new sidewalks, curbs, lighting and more, Main Street will return to a two-way street for the first time in over 50 years.
Route 90 Sales Have Begun – Parking Restrictions in Place on Cayuga Street to Prevent Accidents, Ensure Emergency Vehicles Can Easily Pass
The sun is shining and the sales have begun on the 50 mile route of the famous Route 90 sales. Starting from Homer all the way up to Montezuma, shoppers will be exploring all the deals and finds the Route 90 Sales will have to offer. With the large amount...
Famous Route 90 Sales Happening This Weekend
A sign the month of July is coming to an end is the annual Route 90 sales from Homer to Montezuma. Taking place every year on the last full weekend for the month of July, there will be 50 miles of garage/yard sales. Some sales could begin tomorrow, Friday, but a majority of Route 90 Sale will open up come Saturday morning and continue through Sunday.
Rochester man arrested for stealing ‘large amount of meat’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Rochester man this week after deputies said he walked out of the Brockport Walmart with a “large amount of meat” he did not pay for – and allegedly flashed a knife at another customer who tried to intervene. Ethan White, 23, was arrested Wednesday night […]
World of Outlaws Sprint Tour makes only NYS appearance at Weedsport Sunday night
Back in 1978, a former mid-western midget driver named Ted Johnson organized sprint car drivers into the first true sprint car touring series. The World of Outlaws group quickly developed into the premier sprint organization in the country. In 2003, Johnson sold his group to the World Racing Group (DIRT)...
‘Nothing but a horror show:’ Inside account of Rochester Holiday Inn conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As News 8 reported earlier this month, the property owner of the Holiday Inn on State Street in Downtown Rochester has been facing issues surrounding code violations in addition to the hotel management group, IHG Hotels, stating it was not taking reservations while the owner addresses “issues.” For the first time, […]
Select local Verizon stores to give away free backpacks Sunday
Rochester, N.Y. — Eight Verizon stores in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region will distribute free backpacks Sunday as part of the 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. The giveaway starts at 1 p.m. at the following stores:. 5 Franklin Plaza, Dansville. 4245 Lakeville Road, Geneseo. 4756 Lake Road, Brockport. 2157...
Looking back 60 years at the July 1964 riots in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It all started so innocently: a block party in the Seventh Ward to raise money for a playground. But the arrest of a man for public intoxication was the spark that ignited an inferno on July 24, 1964. That was the first day of riots that...
Donholt Dominates Speedway Joe Cup
It was a tough evening emotionally for the East Coast Speedway Family on July 13, as just two days earlier news surfaced that former NY State Champion Mikey Buman had passed away unexpectedly, and just a couple of weeks past his 33rd birthday. It was also a difficult day for...
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island one win away from 3rd crown
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- John Massoni pitched a gutty 5.1 innings and Mid-Island did what it had to do to get past pesky Port Washington, 7-5, to advance to the championship round at the Little League New York State 10-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament Thursday at Union Endicott LL. M-I will now...
Dave and Busters Gets Ready for Grand Opening at Oakdale Commons
As a new Dave and Busters is getting set to open up next week at the Oakdale Commons, fox 40 was able to get a sneak peek of what's to come starting Monday. The new location features over 100 arcade games, and full bar and dining area, and a 40-foot TV wall capable of showing 12 different screens at once.
5-year-old sustains minor injuries after falling 30 feet at Waverly Glen Park
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) – A five-year-old sustained only minor injuries after falling 30 feet from an embankment at Waverly Glen Park on Thursday morning. According to the Waverly Police Department, Waverly Police were called to Waverly Glen Park on Thursday, July 25, around 10:44 a.m. for the report of a five-year-old boy who had fallen […]
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