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Drug deal gone bad, gun pulled to rob the victim
State Troopers out of Lyons responded to a report of an armed robbery in Lyons on Wednesday at in the rear portion of the McDonald’s Parking lot in Lyons. According to police, the marijuana deal led to Lorenzo R. Carithers, age 26, of 152 Canal Street in Lyons using a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” to rob a victim.
Man shot and killed inside vehicle identified
Rochester police have identified the man shot and killed on Cuba Place on Friday as 39-year-old James Jackson Jr., a resident of Rochester. On Friday, at about 6:15 p.m., a ShotSpotter alert was activated on Cuba Place, police said. Officers discovered a vehicle crashed into a pole upon arrival. Jackson, the driver and sole occupant, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body, was taken to the University Rochester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead...
SUNY Geneseo Announces New 3+3 Program with UB School of Law
SUNY Geneseo and the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Law have formed a collaborative agreement allowing students to accelerate their studies by completing their BA and JD degrees in six years of full-time study, saving them one year of time and tuition. SUNY Geneseo students can choose majors in...
Geneseo Ushers In a New Academic Year
New and returning students and faculty gathered at two campus convocations to mark the beginning of Fall 2024. New Student Convocation on August 22 officially started the 2024–25 academic year at Geneseo. The event included a keynote address by Gerard Floriano ’84, distinguished service professor and chair in music, whose address advised students not to limit themselves or their ability to learn. “This is the time to explore and grow,” he said. “Absolutely take advantage of us, your professors here at Geneseo. We want you to be successful, and we want you to be happy, and we want you to thrive. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and challenge us—we grow from knowing you as much as you grow from knowing us.”
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
DOT Replaces Buffalo Speed Camera With New York State Troopers
The New York State Department of Transportation's efforts to control speeding in work and construction zones throughout the Empire State have been impacting the area. According to data released by NYSDOT, more than 5,000 crashes at construction zones have occurred since 2020. Because of that, New York State passed a new law in 2021 allowing the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to automatically enforce construction zone speed limits by electronically monitoring speed and issuing tickets.
NY weather: Flash flood warning issued for Chemung and Steuben counties until Saturday night
On Saturday at 8:16 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Chemung and Steuben counties. "At 8:16 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," says the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Slew of Cornell alums led by hotel execs buy South Hill hotel and spa
ITHACA, N.Y. — La Tourelle Hotel and Spa, set on 15 acres of farmland on Ithaca’s South Hill, was purchased this spring by a group of mostly Cornell University alumni after being owned and managed by the Wiggins family since the late 1980s. Under a newly formed LLC,...
Is New York One of the Country’s Hardest Working States?
Americans work a lot. According to the World Economic Forum, the average American works almost 1,800 hours a year. This is among some of the longest average hours out of any of the most industrialized nations. But if you are or know that person who refuses to take all their...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Are You Owed $750,000? Someone In Central New York Is
Someone here in New York State allegedly has $750,000 waiting to be claimed by them. Three quarters of a million dollars could belong to you! Time to get what's yours!. New York State has nearly $19 billion of your unclaimed dollars! For example, approximately $190 million remains unclaimed in the Capital Region and $75 million unclaimed in the Catskills. For one individual in Central New York there is a check worth $750K.
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