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EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting Sept. 14, 10:30 am
The village will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station located at Stillwater Town Hall, 881 Hudson Ave. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30 a.m. The Village Board has been a proponent for the EV station and led the movement to bring the device to Stillwater in 2023. Please stop by and help us celebrate!
NYS Fair will re-open after early closure due to reported violence
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Fair closed early Sunday night after reports of gunfire, according to the New York State Police. According to our sister station in Syracuse, State Police confirmed there was no evidence to support a shooting happened, despite reports of shots fired. Troopers cited numerous false reports. WSYR reported […]
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
Rialto Chatter: Will HEATHERS Return to New York in 2025?
According to a page on the official Heathers website, the show will return to New York in 2025. Heather recently concluded a West End run and is currently on tour in the UK. The production is produced by Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills, and directed by acclaimed American screen and stage director Andy Fickman, with choreography by Gary Lloyd, design by David Shields, lighting by Ben Cracknelland sound by Dan Samson.
N.Y. Lottery: Winner gets $1M from Mega Millions second-prize winning ticket
A New York state lottery player has claimed a second prize in the Mega Millions game. Dawn Talowski-Tymorek of West Seneca in Erie County, New York, matched the first five numbers for the April 12 Mega Millions drawing to win a second prize worth $1 million, according to New York Lottery officials.
How Many DWI Arrests Were Made Last Year During Labor Day Weekend?
It's Labor Day Weekend and AAA is predicting heavy traffic on the roads and highways this weekend and once again, New York State Police will be out in full force to stop reckless driving through the holiday. Last year during the Labor Day weekend enforcement, Troopers in New York arrested...
Adirondack Canoe Classic Set for Sept. 6-8
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for Sept. 6-8, with 250 boats and more than 600 paddlers signed up for the three-day paddling stage race. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the...
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Bold Thieves Attempted To Enter This Western New York Home
As we get ready for school to start school, a family is reporting a scary break in attempt at their home in the Western New York Southtowns. The cooler air is expected to arrive on Labor Day and most people are getting ready for the annual fall routine. This year, when you are doing your back to school inventory, it may be a good time to consider adding a few more security devices to the list.
Big Boi, small crowd: OutKast rapper underwhelms at NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
Twenty years ago, OutKast was the biggest hip-hop act in America. On Friday night, one-half of the iconic duo performed in front of the smallest crowd at the New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage this year. Big Boi drew less than (André) 3,000 people to the NYS Fair’s...
New York State Fairgrounds flooded after weekend storms
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Areas in the west end of the NYS Fairgrounds were flooded following thunderstorms that moved through the Syracuse area on Saturday, August 31. A spokesperson at the Fairgrounds said Fair staff is working diligently to clear any standing water. They say vacuum trucks are being used to remove any remaining pools […]
Professor of Medicine Says Death Appears to Be Reversible
A near-death experience expert insists that one's heart stopping doesn't have to be the end, with current medical interventions that can help patients cheat death. In an interview with The Telegraph, associate professor of medicine at New York University's Langone Medical Center Sam Parnia insisted that by and large, the medical industry is still very behind on the concepts of death and dying.
09/01/24: Warm Day Ahead, Showers Later
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast by Meteorologist Jordan Due. Happy Sunday everyone! Hopefully, everyone has had a great start to the Labor Day weekend. Compared to yesterday, today is trending to be drier throughout the day and therefore, much warmer with temperatures in the mid-80s. If you are planning on being outside until later tonight, keep one eye on the sky. We are expecting cloud cover to increase for a brief period before the overnight hours, likely bringing some light showers into our area at this time as well.
NY weather update: Frost advisory issued for Herkimer and Hamilton counties for Tuesday
On Monday at 3:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated frost advisory valid for Tuesday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Herkimer and Hamilton counties. The weather service describes, "Temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees will result in frost formation." "Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
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