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2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Toddler Airlifted By LifeNet After Ingesting Gasoline in Freetown – Expected to Survive
A toddler was airlifted by LifeNet to a pediatric hospital after ingesting gasoline, the Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) said in a release. The call came in around 11 in the morning on Friday, July 26th in the Town of Freetown. Members of MAVAC, the Marathon Fire Department, and New York State Police responded.
Broome County DA's Office Hosts Pizza in the Park
Over at Floral Avenue Park in Johnson City, Broome County District Attorney's office teamed up with Johnson City Police and Broome County Sheriff's Office for "Pizza in the Park" on Friday, July 26. Families from the community got free pizza and complimentary youth bike helmets. Through food, safety gear, and...
Vacant houses demolished to improve local neighborhoods
Binghamton, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — The Broome County Land Bank is continuing its trend of brightening up neighborhoods with the the removal of another eye sore. Earlier this week the land bank demolished in 8 and 8 and a half Cypress Street in the City of Binghamton. The Land Bank says the properties have sat vacant […]
7 Brew’s Second Binghamton-Area Stand Now Under Construction
Work has started at the site of the next 7 Brew drive-thru coffee stand in Broome County. Buono Construction is the contractor for the project at 1322 Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango. Site preparation was underway for a 7 Brew coffee stand in the town of Chenango...
Sayre man sentenced more prison time after causing $6,000 in damages to prison facilities
WEST BURLINGTON, Pa. (WETM) — A Sayre man was sentenced to more prison time after documents from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office claimed he caused thousands of dollars in damages to prison property. Documents say that 49-year-old Patrick L. Ferro was sentenced to a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 23 months […]
Waverly man sentenced on fraud charges after $700 stolen card shopping spree
WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — A Waverly man was sentenced to prison time after a release from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office states he’s responsible for buying nearly $700 in items with a stolen debit card. According to documents, 41-year-old Alan Craig White Jr. was sentenced to a minimum of six months to 23 months […]
Police: Binghamton man killed in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania car-pedestrian accident
A Broome County man is dead following a car-pedestrian crash early Friday morning in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Derry Township Police Department identified the victim as 54-year-old Randy Ticknor, of Binghamton. ...
Local boy advances in national mullet contest, voting open again
CAYUTA, N.Y. (WETM) – 8-year-old Ronan Padgett from Cayuta, New York is campaigning for votes to advance to the final round of the “USA Mullet Championships.” Voting is now open in the second round, which includes the top 100 mullets in his age group. The top 25 contestants will make it to the final. You […]
Lakeland Grad Ettere Shines for Corland Field Hockey
CORTLAND, N. Y. — Lakeland graduate Keirra Ettere and the Cortland Red Dragons enter this season coming off an incredible campaign a year ago. It was one that saw the upstate school finish 18-2, win the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Tournament title, and garner a first-round victory in the NCAA Division III Tournament. “Being part of a team that had such a great season last year was incredibly special,” said Ettere, a rising senior forward. “The hard work and dedication from each individual on my team, and the motivation and drive from our coaches...
Preble looks to hire landscaper
PREBLE, NY (CortacaToday) — An outdoor job is open in Preble. Officials are looking to hire a landscaper. The part-time position would help tidy up the front of the Town Hall. Anyone interested should contact Town Supervisor James Doring at 607-749-5315. In related news, Preble is exploring short term...
City of Cortland receives $65,000 to remove ash trees
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the City of Cortland and other municipalities will receive grant funding to support 23 urban forestry projects across New York state, according to a release. Cortland is receiving $65,000 of the $7.1 million distributed through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Urban...
Arrest made in Canandaigua drug trafficking investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A two-month long drug trafficking investigation in Canandaigua came to an end this week after the arrest of a Hopewell woman. Kathleen Ayers, 39, was charged with one count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree. Officers in Canandaigua arrested her Tuesday, July 23 after the execution of […]
News10NBC Investigates: Customer says convicted crooked contractor is at it again
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Contractor complaints are some of the most frequent cases that land in News10NBC’s inboxes. But as News10NBC consumer investigator reporter Deanna Dewberry explains, most contractors rarely face criminal prosecution. Why not? The answer is simple. If a contractor took your money but didn’t do any...
Wings drop day game to Lehigh Valley, 11-4
The Rochester Red Wings dropped a day game to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Wednesday, 11-4, as the Phillies affiliate scored six in the eighth to put away what had been a 4-4 tie. The loss puts the Wings two games back of first place in the second half. Rochester...
Keuka Lake: Help harvest invasive water chestnut plants on August 1
The Keuka Lake Association will be working with Yates County Soil & Water to conduct a water chestnut hand-pull on the morning of Thursday, August 1st. We are looking for about ten volunteers to help us with:. Setting up and manning a tent with water/refreshments provided by Yates County Soil...
Forty years later, swimmers plan to swim Canandaigua Lake again
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Swim the length of Canandaigua Lake? Are you nuts??! Actually, Gary Austin, who admits he has come up with some nutty ideas during his time, was right on the ball when he came up with the idea to challenge the group of swimmers he was teaching back in 1984. Give the guy credit for ruling out swimming the English Channel, and smartly nixing the idea to swim across Lake Ontario to Canada. ...
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