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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...
Man arrested after police receive report of menacing involving a gun
Correction: A previous version of this article stated that the man who was taken into custody was arrested after he was found with a gun. At this time, police have not confirmed whether or not a gun was present at the time of his arrest. The information has since been corrected. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – […]
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.
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.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
TC3 Professor Earns Community College Internationalization Fellowship
TC3 announced on Thursday that a one of their professors has won a Community College International Fellowship (CCIF). Christine Evans, an adjunct associate Spanish professor, has been assigned with creating a literature supplement for TC3’s Beginning Spanish II course through Cornell University’s world areas studies programs. With prior CCIF fellowship experience – having previously worked on integrating digital content into Spanish classes during the COVID-19 impacted academic years – Evans hopes to also find readings useful in other courses as well.
Police investigating fatal crash in Danby
ITHACA, N.Y. — One person was killed in a car crash that occurred Wednesday on Danby Road in Danby, according to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office. As of Friday morning, police said no charges are currently forthcoming, though the investigation is ongoing. Emergency personnel responded to a crash...
Cornell University workers rally for a new contract with higher wages
Alita Bentley works in food service at Cornell University. She’s been there for over a decade. Bentley dreams of owning a home that she could pass down to her children. Instead, she said she’s barely making ends meet. “Everything is doubled, except our salary, except our wages, that's...
World of Outlaws at Weedsport; Big Block Mods Join Them
WEEDSPORT, NY – The NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Cars are set to make their lone trip to Weedsport Speedway this Sunday, July 28 for the Empire State Challenge. The Outlaws will be paired with a 50-lap DIRTcar Big Block Modified special, making for a dramatic one-two punch of racing on Sunday evening at The Port.
170-year-old Pennsylvania church destroyed in Tioga County fire
MANSFIELD, Pa. (WETM) — The remnants of a small Baptist church in Tioga County, Pa. were seen from the roadway on Thursday after a devastating fire on Wednesday. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene of the fire on Thursday, the Cherry Flats Baptist Church sign and steeple are among the few items […]
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