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Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Black girls and women explore film in Black Girls Don’t Get Love’s 2nd cohort
Girls and women from across the country with aspirations of working in film competed this weekend at Syracuse University’s Newhouse 3 as part of the Black Girls Don’t Get Love film training program. The participants competed in various tracks — screenwriting, acting, and production. Thirteen girls and...
Arts and Entertainment at the Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival
The Annual Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival once again offers a wide range and full schedule of local performers in two entertainment venues, in addition to an art show featuring local artists. Taking place on July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around Berkshire Free Library, Community...
Keystone 9-11’s keep rolling at state tournament
ATHENS- Keystone 9-11’s needed some extra baseball on Wednesday night, but they would manage to fight off a strong effort from Newtown Edgemont to advance in the state tournament with a 4-2 win in 8 innings. Newtown opened up the game with a run in the bottom of the...
Pump N’ Pantry Sells Convenience Assets to United Refining Company
Pump N’ Pantry has sold its convenience retail assets to United Refining Company. Headquartered in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pump N’ Pantry is a leading, regional convenience retailer, operating 14 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania. Pump N’ Pantry dates back to 1975 when Tom Quigg, after a successful career at...
Susquehanna Valley congressman talks about being at rally during assassination attempt
Susquehanna Valley Congressman Dan Meuser was at the rally where a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. He had given a speech at the rally on Saturday and was sitting near the stage with Rep. Mike Kelly and Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick when the shots were fired.
‘Man of honor:’ Webster family raises $11K for young golfers in retired jail deputy’s memory
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Giving back in the wake of tragedy is the mission of a local family, after the passing of their beloved father, grandfather, and partner. Retired Monroe County jail deputy Thomas Doherty died in a crash in January. Along with his love for family, friends, and serving the community, Doherty shared a […]
Lake George beach closed due to E. coli from storm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has temporarily closed Lake George's Million Dollar Beach. The closure is due to the heavy rains which resulted in elevated levels of E. coli in the water.
Syracuse Man Arrested For Breaking Into An AT&T Store In Cortlandville
Syracuse, N.Y. - State Police have arrested a Syracuse man for break-ins in Cortlandville. After several months of investigation Troopers arrested 59 year old Benny Curry. Curry is accused of forcibly entering the AT&T store on Route 281 in the town of Cortlandville by smashing the front glass. He allegedly...
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
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