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Yankees castoff who had alcohol-induced clubhouse outburst in Bronx quits new team
Former Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán is on the market again. After a brief stint in the Pirates organization — he posted a 4-4 record with a 5.13 ERA in 11 starts between Triple-A Indianapolis and Single-A Bradenton — Germán has chosen to exercise an opt-out clause on his contract, resulting in his release.
Target in Fairmount reopens after child damaged store by setting fire
Camillus, NY - The Target store in Fairmount reopened today, less than a month after a child started a fire that badly damaged the store. The store closed June 28 after a child under the age of 12 grabbed fireworks and a lighter off the shelf at Target and started a fire in the paper products aisle, authorities have said.
Finger Lakes’ Weis Vineyards named New York’s ‘Winery of the Year’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A popular winery in the Finger Lakes region has been named the Winery of the Year at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Weis Vineyards, located in Hammondsport, was honored with the award for Winery of the Year and the Governor’s Cup for its 2018 Reisling Ice Wine. The New […]
Ice Cube, Theory of a Deadman coming to Central NY for concerts
A rap legend and a popular 2000s rock band are coming to Central New York soon. Ice Cube will perform at del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, N.Y., on Saturday, Oct. 12. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the Vine Showroom. If you purchase a product or...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
Public meetings set for Tompkins County traffic safety plan
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Four public meetings are coming up this month to address traffic safety in Tompkins County. The first is an online presentation on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. In-person meetings for the Joint Safety Action Plan, which includes several municipalities across the county, kick off next Friday at Newfield Old Home Days from 4-9 p.m., the Ithaca Farmers Market on July 27th from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Pavilion, and lastly the Trumansburg Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 31 from 4-7 p.m.
Fast food restaurant returning to Destiny USA, nearly 3 years after closing
A popular fast food restaurant chain is returning to Destiny USA nearly three years after closing. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will open in the Destiny USA food court in September 2024, the Syracuse mall announced Wednesday on Facebook. An exact date has not been set. If you purchase a product or...
Syracuse Common Council to vote on $390K settlement in Armory Square police brutality case
The Syracuse Common Council is expected to vote Monday on a $390,000 settlement split between two people who accused Syracuse police officers of beating them in Armory Square. The settlement will end a five-year court battle between Kyle Williams, Rachel Chrysler and the city. Williams and Chrysler sued the officers for using excessive force. Under the settlement, Williams would receive $325,000 and Chrysler would receive $65,000.
HUD officials celebrate "transformative" investment in Syracuse's historic 15th Ward
Federal Housing officials stopped in Syracuse today to celebrate an unprecedented $50 million investment to redevelop the city’s historic 15th ward. The federal funds were secured by Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who first announced the award last week. HUD Principal Assistant for Public Housing Richard Monocchio says it’s long overdue.
Part of cooling system fails at Rochester supermarket; items pulled from shelves
Part of the HVAC system at ALDI, 175 N. Winton Road, failed on Monday, and chilled and frozen items — meat, dairy, vegetables, pizza, etc. — have been pulled from coolers lining the store’s walls. The breakdown affected the system located on the store’s roof. It happened around 1 p.m. during a rainstorm...
Some of the Worst Tornado Damage Found in South Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- While most of the attention has been the center of Rome, the south side of the City saw some of the worst of the damage. Photojournalist Keith Hunt and Meteorologist Eric Gage navigated roads blocked by downed trees and power lines to reach Henry Street. Massive trees...
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