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This week begins like fall and ends like summer
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- After a warm, humid, partly sunny and at times rainy weekend, we're watching a pretty abrupt shift in our weather pattern going into the new work week. Temperatures on Sunday afternoon were close to average in CNY for mid August. Notice the very cool air sitting to our...
New York State Police Officer Suspended and Facing Charges in Alleged Robbery
It goes without saying that police officers, whether they're village, town, city or state police, when they make an arrest it's because they are dealing with someone who broke the law. Vast majority of the time, those people are regular, everyday civilians, however on occasion, police officers deal with more attention grabbing individuals, maybe some celebrity, a politician, or in this case one of their own.
Superbug That Causes Rapid Death May Be In New York State
A drug-resistant superbug that causes a quick death "even in healthy people" has made its way to the United States. Health officials are sounding the alarm about hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp). World Health Organization Warns About Superbug. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the superbug has been found in 16...
New York State Man Charged After Blowing Up Porta Potty
Millions of users worldwide post on social media everyday, hoping to create content that can entertain and draw revenue though clicks, But while there are many highly creative people posting and sharing worthwhile videos and pictures, others resort to more crass tactics for attention. A New York state man was...
‘Stormy’ Winter Expected In New York, ‘Above-Normal Precipitation’
Weather experts released their prediction for the upcoming winter in New York State. The calendar may say August, but New Yorkers are always looking forward. Pumpkin spice season is just a few days away and Halloween stores are already starting to open. Winter Outlook For New York State. Before you...
New Important Law if you Buy Gift Cards in New York State
New York State has new rules about using gift cards. This is great if you have gift cards that have been sitting in your drawer and you live in New York State. You know how you have had them there are they are sitting there for a while and you are wondering if they expire? Maybe your gift cards take money off every year that it sits there.
Cows walk through service area along I-90 after escaping local farm
GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Ontario Service Area along I-90 had some unexpected visitors on Friday afternoon. Nine cows from a nearby farm got loose and walked through the service area at the edge of Genesee and Monroe counties. Members of Buffalo’s facilities team helped the cows to get back to the farm.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
Rush woman accused of drunk driving with a child in her car
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A woman from Rush is facing a felony charge after drunk driving with a minor in her passenger seat, deputies said. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, around 11 p.m. Aug. 15, Lynne Hurlbut, 41, was pulled over in the Town of Avon under suspicions she was intoxicated behind the […]
History came alive at Webster Union Cemetery’s 200th anniversary celebration
I talked to a lot of dead people on Saturday. Like Lillian Witmer, owner of Witmer’s General Store, which anchored Webster’s four corners for more than 60 years. And Robert Woodhull, a Revolutionary War spy originally from Setauket, Long Island. And Luther Curtice, a driving force behind the beautiful and historic cobblestone Webster Baptist Church.
Real estate agencies hope to aid future homebuyers as settlement changes how agents get paid
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two major changes to the real estate industry that potentially redirect how agents get paid began Saturday. This comes after a recent settlement in an antitrust lawsuit impacting real estate agent compensation. Prior to this settlement, a real estate agent representing a home seller would share a commission, normally between five […]
Fundraiser held in Webster for local man who died from overdose
Webster, N.Y. — A motorcycle ride in Webster honored the life of a local man who died due to the opioid epidemic. Lee Lucas died of a fatal overdose in 2016. To honor Lee’s memory, his father, Dean Lucas, started the annual Lee Lucas Memorial Poker Run, which is now in its 8th year.
Harris Hill bow hunting lottery submissions open
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County hunters interested in bow hunting at Harris Hill this year can enter for a chance to get a permit. The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department is currently accepting entries for its annual Harris Hill Park bow hunting permit lottery. This lottery is only open to Chemung County residents. […]
Power outages reported in Schuyler and Steuben counties
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 1,500 NYSEG customers in Schuyler and Steuben counties lost power on Sunday morning. According to the NYSEG outage list, 1,203 customers in Schuyler County and 353 in Steuben County were without power at about 11 a.m. on Aug. 18. Most of the customers that lost power are located […]
Tioga Downs Donates $95,680 to Support Local Veterans
NICHOLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Tioga Downs Casino Resort made a big difference for local veterans Friday, August 16th. Before the Ashley McBryde concert, Chairman Jeff Gural handed over a check for $95,680 to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group (STVSG). This money came from ticket sales for the July 11th...
Market outside Mason applies for license to serve alcohol
AURELIUS TWP. — A family-run market and hardware store near Mason has applied for a liquor license to serve alcohol on the premises. After a public hearing on Tuesday, the Aurelius Township Board of Trustees voted to allow Darrell's Market & Hardware to apply for one of two Class C liquor licenses available...
NY weather: Beach hazards statement affecting New York until Tuesday afternoon
On Monday at 3:49 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement in effect until Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Wayne, Cayuga and Oswego counties. The weather service says to anticipate, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," describes the weather service. "Stay...
First-time delegates from Western New York head to the Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago next week where it is expected Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic presidential nomination. WBFO’s Thomas O’Neil-White spoke to a few first-time delegates from Western New York about their expectations ahead of the convention.
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