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Rome and Canastota communities stand resilient after tornadoes
CANASTOTA/ROME — “I was sitting there just to watch the storm roll in. ... It turned out to be more than a storm," said Mary Smith of Canastota, who had her house destroyed by a tornado that ripped through the village of Canastota on Tuesday. The storm that...
National Grid: Power Restoration Completed in Rome, Reimbursement Available for Expired Food
ROME, N.Y. -- National Grid says they've completed power restoration efforts following Tuesday's severe weather. The power company says more than 213,000 customers statewide were affected by power outages from the storm. The storm also damaged 460 power poles and significantly damaged transmission and distribution services. National Grid says that...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Legislators Mulé and Koslow Applaud Enhanced State Funding for Freeport PD, Local Law Enforcement
Recently, July 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record State investment of nearly $51 million for public safety on Long Island. Nassau County agencies received $1,494,692 and Suffolk County agencies received $1,307,677 for the GIVE funding cycle that runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This funding also includes approximately $21.1 million in one-time capital funding to 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices – including $387,042 for the purchase of law enforcement technology and equipment to allow those agencies more effectively solve, reduce and prevent crime.
Dylan Bancroft Wins Kinney Drugs Modifieds on Christman Fuel Service CDL Night on 7/20/24 At Evans Mills Raceway Park
Evans Mills, NY-The first true summer night brought race fans to the Evans Mills Raceway Park for the annual CDL Night, which had the first ever visit from the Dirt Modified Nostalgia Tour. The Excess Storage Pro Late Models started the evening’s feature. An opening lap caution would the only...
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Man sentenced in prison break and fatal brawl among soccer fans outside cheesesteak shop
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man convicted of helping two other men escape prison while he was in custody over a fatal brawl among soccer fans outside a famed Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant has been sentenced in both cases. Court documents indicate that Jose Flores-Huerta, 36, was sentenced in the escape...
Philadelphia mass shooting: 3 killed, 6 injured at possible block party as suspects sought
PHILADELPHIA - Another summer night took a devastating turn when police say a gathering erupted into a mass shooting that claimed the lives of three people, and left six others wounded as the hunt for suspects continues. A deadly scene spanning nearly an entire block developed overnight on the 1200...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
1,000 Islands Charity Island Poker Run Gives Back At 1,000 Percent
More than 1,000 islands—some 1,864 in fact—dot just 49.7 miles of the St. Lawrence River between Upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. But “Visit the 1,000 Islands” has a better ring to it than “Visit the 1,864 Islands,” so long ago the name stuck.
Tributes pour in for ‘amazing’couple found dead in lifeboat after trying to cross the Atlantic in wind-powered yacht
HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to an "amazing couple" who were found dead in a washed-up lifeboat while trying to sail across the Atlantic. Sarah Packwood, 54, from Warwick, and Brett Clibbery, 70, were heading to the Azores in a wind and solar-powered vessel called "Theros" when they went missing nearly a month ago.
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
Weekend “Big Money” Lottery Winners In New York
It was a lucky weekend for lottery players in New York State. While there were no grand prize winners, the New York State Lottery announced that there where two "Big Money" winning tickets sold this weekend from the Mega Millions and Powerball drawing. READ MORE: NEW YORK LOTTERY ANNOUNCES THREE...
July 27: Copenhagen Fire Department Chicken BBQ
Copenhagen Fire Department is holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, July 27, starting at 12 p.m. Copenhagen Fire Department9950 Route 12Copenhagen, NY Chicken BBQ is $14 per meal and includes: a half chicken, baked beans, salt potato, macaroni salad, roll & butter and brownie. Half chickens by themselves will be available for $8 each.
Syracuse Nationals Roars Into Town
Jack Ziskin: It’s not about the hum of an engine for Syracuse Nationals Operations manager Brian Badger. It’s about the community. Brian Badger: You may be a Ford guy. I may be a Chevy guy. We’re all here together. You know, you end up parking your car next to somebody who’s from a different state. Now you guys are buddies after 3 days.
Everybody in the pool: Last chance to sign up for Syracuse’s $10 swim lessons for kids
Syracuse, N.Y. -- You’ve got one more chance at signing up for swim lessons this summer with the city’s Parks Department. Registration for the last series of youth swim lessons opens on Thursday. The next session of summer classes begins on July 29 and ends on Aug. 9.
17th Annual Troop Ride raises funds for Servicemembers and their Families
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The 17th annual Troop Ride kicked off this morning to raise money for the United Service Organizations of Fort Drum -- to support servicemembers and their families. Hundreds of motorcyclists got off to a cruising start this morning as they raised money for the United Service...
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