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Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
ICSD’s Head Budget Developer Takes Pay Cut in Move to Trumansburg School District
The Ithaca City School District’s (ICSD) Chief Operations Officer (COO) Amanda Verba, who is in charge of developing the budget each year and constructing the district’s long-term financial plans, will leave the district for a position as school business executive in the Trumansburg Central School District. Verba started...
James Potorti Interpretive Gorge Walks Return This August
The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is delighted to announce the return of the James Potorti Gorge Walks this August. In partnership with the Finger Lakes State Parks, these popular interpretive walks have been a cherished tradition for over 15 years, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore the geological wonders of the Finger Lakes region.
Crews extinguish barn blaze in Harford
HARFORD, NY (CortacaToday) — A Cortland County barn is no more, after a fire. Multiple crews responded to the wooden structure on Route 221 in Harford Wednesday evening. The road was temporarily shut down as authorities fought the flames. No injuries were reported. The Harford Fire Department is thanking...
Annual Route 90 garage sale returns
HOMER, NY (CortacaToday) – Thousands of people hunting for a bargain or hidden treasure will make their way into Central New York this weekend. The annual Route 90 Garage Sale kicks off today, spanning 50 miles from Homer all the way to Montezuma. Plenty of vendors, bake sales, and barbecues are typically set up along the route. The official hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, rain or shine, though some sales begin earlier and end later.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Bookmobile gets books into the hands of kids over the summer
The Chenango Forks Bookmobile is making its way around the district this summer with one simple goal. "Our goal is to get books in the hands of kids throughout the summer that might not have access or don't have the time to get them and just to continue to develop that love of reading which gets us through the summer," explained Bookmobile committee member and volunteer Sara Brooks.
A library on Wheels Comes to the Chenango Forks District
CHENANGO FORKS, N.Y (WIVT/WBHG) – Summers are a busy time and the Chenango Forks Book Mobile wants to make it easier and more accessible for kids to read books during their summer break. The Chenango Forks Book Mobile is in its second year of providing free books to local kids living in the district. The […]
BU Athletic Director Gene Marshall Talks NIL, Provides Update on Potential Ice Hockey Team
Binghamton University Athletic Director Gene Marshall spoke with Fox 40 on his department's newest initiative to help students make money in the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) era of college sports, its consequences and provided an update on the potential of bringing in an ice hockey team. "I think [NIL]...
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