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At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has sickened at least seven people in New York. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen reported illnesses across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. No cases have been reported in Connecticut, so far. The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age from...
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.
Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Pizza shop owner determined to rebuild after tornado destroys his Rome store
Residents and business owners in parts of Rome are picking up the pieces after a tornado ripped through the community, causing extensive damage to buildings, and downing trees and power lines. Jason Jaegers is co-owner with his wife of Big Jay’s Pizza on North James Street. He says the building is a total loss, but is relieved that none of his employees got hurt.
Floating chicken, different types of insects found in restaurant inspection
Here are the food service inspections reported by the Onondaga County Health Department from June 30 to July 6:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
TCHS to host presentation by award-winning documentary producer on the effects of Hurricane Agnes
On Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m., the Tioga County Historical Society will host Emmy Award winning documentary producer Brian Frey, from WSKG, who will be presenting a program based on his documentary concerning the effect of Hurricane Agnes of this region in 1972. Sections of the program will be...
Authors at this year’s Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival
This year’s 2024 Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival, set for July 20, has several local authors who will share the day with guests; some returning, and some are new to the festival this year. One of the festival’s newest authors is Peter Gordon. Gordon, who has a BA in...
Green Mountain Electric Adding Jobs at New Kirkwood Hub
A Kirkwood warehouse facility developed by a Vermont-based company is up and running. About two dozen workers are employed by the Green Mountain Electric Supply operation located in a 308,000-square-foot building on Pine Camp Drive. The property had been acquired in 2019 by Canopy Growth of Canada for what was...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
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