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Check out all the events occuring in Central New York this weekend
Enjoy the beautiful weather in Central New York with any of the many events going on this weekend!. The Oswego Harborfest continues until Sunday, July 28. The event is free admission and featured vendors, music performances, and attractions. The festival has been around since 1988 and typically sees 75,000 annual guests.
Cupp O Dear holds grand opening
BOONVILLE — Cupp O Dear, located at 42 Schuyler Street, Boonville, right across from the village park gazebo, held a grand opening celebration on Sunday, July 14. The new business, which also includes a clothing consignment shop inside, Oh Dear, NY, is owned by Sara Snyder and her husband, Paul Cody, who are originally from Phoenix, AZ. They are former social workers and have nine children. They currently live in Ava with their three youngest children, ages 17, 12 and 3.
Waterville Artist Creates Acorn Olympics
WATERVILLE, N.Y. -- Waterville artist, photographer and author Jody Hildreth has been creating acorn art for nearly four years. It started out as something to do during the pandemic and has snowballed into six published children’s books and three self-published books. Hildreth’s characters are now competing for gold in...
Wegmans Dethroned: Surprising New Supermarket Favorite Takes Top Spot
Move over Wegmans. There's a new favorite store in town. The Rochester-based supermarket chain has been dethroned as the best in America. And you'll never guess by who. Wegmans is beloved by not just shopped, but employees too. The chain has received numerous honors as one of the best places to shop and the top place to work.
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
BOONVILLE NEWS: Celebrating a new life, community events, local fundraisers
I apologize for not having my column last week. My life got a bit crazy, as my daughter Elizabeth gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Anastasia. Needless to say, I had other things on my mind and time got away from me, so I was unable to write my news.
Pink Chou Chou earns New York Sire Stakes win at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Pink Chou Chou with driver Todd McCarthy captured the $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday afternoon at Vernon Downs. Pink Chou Chou ($3.90) went to the lead and was first to the quarter in :29.0. As they reached the backstretch Royal Mission (Scott Zeron) took over the lead and led to the half in :58.3. She continued to control things and was first to three-quarters in 1:27.2.
Rome, Oneida County officials offer updates on tornado cleanup programs, relief efforts
Roads are open, power is restored, and debris is being cleaned up — but city and county officials said Rome isn’t out of the woods yet and are committed to continuing efforts to rebuild and recover after the tornado. At a press conference on Friday, Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., and Rome Police Chief Kevin James gave what updates they could before the weekend. ...
Rome seeks state help as it faces over $20 million in tornado damage
ROME, N.Y. — As residents in Rome continue to clean up and process the destruction the city faced after a tornado tore through nearly a week and a half ago, leaders are working hard to get people the help they need. Since then, the city has been hard at...
Nominate a Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration
LIVERPOOL (July 24, 2024) Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance...
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
NY Lottery Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, July 26
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
Rome park cleanup brings volunteers from all over the area
ROME — Volunteers by the dozens came out Saturday morning to parks and playgrounds across Rome to help with cleanup efforts following the July 16 tornado that ravaged parts of the city. "This is our city," said Third Ward Councilwoman Linda Fazio, who organized the volunteers at Gryziec Field....
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
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