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Verona Beach State Park Closes Swimming Area Due to Harmful Algal Bloom
VERONA, N.Y. -- Verona Beach State Park's swimming area is closed due to harmful algal bloom. Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are algae that can make people and animals sick, and can impact drinking water, causing discoloration of the water, floating scums and unpleasant odors. According to the New York...
Horse Killed by Deadly Disease That Could Impact CNY Residents
Health officials with one Central New York county are warning people that a horse has died as a result of a serious disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Madison County Public Health officials were notified Monday by the New York State Department of health that the first confirmed horse death of the year in Madison County happened in the Town of Sullivan. The death was said to be caused by Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), sometimes known as "Triple E."
Popular Drive-Thru Coffee Shop Adding Another Central New York Location
One of the most popular new coffee shops in Central New York is adding another location on the heels of the crazy success of their New Hartford location. This drive-thru style caffeine stop has been known to back up traffic on Commercial Drive with cars waiting for their turn to get one of those delicious iced or hot beverages. It has been announced that this hot stop will offer a new location in Oneida County.
2 New Sculptures to be Installed at Griffiss International Sculpture Garden
ROME, N.Y. -- New sculptures are set to be installed at the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden and Nature Trail. James Seaman, an artist from the Southern Tier of the State, is the creative force behind these new sculptures. If his name sounds familiar, it's because Seaman has previously contributed several...
Verona Horse Tests Positive for EEE, an Illness Spread by Mosquitoes
VERONA, N.Y. -- A horse in the Town of Verona has tested positive for the Eastern equine encephalitis virus. That announcement was made by the Oneida County Health Department. The horse had to be euthanized, according to the health department. EEE, as it is commonly known, is a rare but...
Fayetteville's newest ice cream spot serves up more than just soft serve
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Ice cream lovers now have some more options to choose from this summer. “Fayette’s Soft Serve Café” recently opened in Towne Center in Fayetteville. In addition to soft serve ice cream, custard, frozen yogurt and multiple toppings, Fayette’s also offers fresh baked...
New Coffee Spot is Coming to Rome; Opening Date Yet to Be Announced
ROME, N.Y. -- A new spot to grab a cup of Joe is coming to the Copper City. Two months after its local launch in New Hartford, 7 Brew Coffee has received approval to establish a location in Rome. Mayor Jeff Lanigan announced that the planning board has granted permission...
Central New York Ballet Creates Holiday Magic With ‘The Nutcracker’
The Central New York Ballet is returning in 2024 to perform the holiday classic "The Nutcracker" this December. Get ready for some holiday magic. Cara Connolly, one of the founding dancers of Central New York Ballet, told CNY Central how exciting it was to have the show return after not being able to perform last year:
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