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Massive Amount of Tickets Handed Out In New York State
The summer is at the halfway point and already the New York State police have handed out a large amount of tickets to drivers. The heat and humidity are going to start to subside and the fun is just beginning. If you are planning a road trip anytime soon, there are some things to remember. Watch for kids on bicycles and keep your speed in check. On those clear, sunny days it is easy to get distracted.
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Midnight
Meet the Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – her name is Midnight. She is available now for adoption from SHHS in Oneonta. We know it's a little early, but Midnight couldn't resist helping herself while hanging in our orchard. Midnight is a year old so she still has a lot of puppy energy, and is still learning, but she is eager to learn! She is looking for someone to spend time with her and show her what it really means to be a dog, and what it means to be a part of a family. If you have been searching for a cuddle partner, you have to come meet Midnight!
Otsego County, New York Murder Still Unsolved
Today marks two years since the Otsego County Coroner established Laura Rous' date of death as July 18th, 2022. The case remains unsolved as Laura's family still awaits answers and closure in relation to her murder. Body Discovered in a Remote Area in Otsego County, New York. There was a...
Gillibrand outlines new legislation to address traumatic brain injuries in U.S. service members
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) visited the American Legion in Endicott Friday to announce legislation that would address traumatic brain injuries among veterans and service members. Service members can end up with traumatic brain injuries in a variety of ways, such as combat injuries or accidents. But growing evidence suggests...
Major Makeover Planned for Northgate Plaza on Front Street
A big renovation project is in the works for a large Broome County retail complex. Construction on a planned multi-phase makeover of the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango should get underway soon. The complex, which opened a half-century ago, is owned by a company...
Record-breaking 16 tornadoes hit New York in July. See where they struck
New York's tornado count for July has set a new record, with 16 confirmed tornados touching down across the Empire State. The previous record - set in 1992 - was 13 tornados in the month of July, according to National Weather Service data. David Thomas, a meteorologist with the National...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Binghamton resident arrested for identity theft, grand larceny in Owego
A 48-year-old Binghamton resident was arrested for identity theft and grand larceny following an incident in the Village of Owego earlier this year. Jamie M. Levene was charged with possession of a forged instrument in the second degree and identity theft in the first degree, both Class D felonies, as well as a felony count of grand larceny in the fourth degree.
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
Tour of the trucking training simulator in Kirkwood
Kirkwood N.Y. (WIVT/WGBH) — The New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and State Senator Lea Webb took part in an event at Doron Precision Systems in Kirkwood to watch, learn, and test drive the 550Truckplus simulator. The simulators were designed to help student drivers practice driving a tractor trailer without risking the safety of […]
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