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Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
What $40 million in Tech Hub funding will mean for future of Western New York
It was announced Tuesday that a major $40 million in federal funding was granted to the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region thanks to a special Tech Hub designation for the region. How will that impact the region’s future? Read more from WBEN:
Health Alert: Chocolate Items From New York Supermarkets Recalled
On the heels of a massive ice cream recall, New Yorkers now have to watch out for chocolate sold at supermarkets. If you're interested in learning more about the massive ice cream recall, featuring 13 popular brands, CLICK HERE. Chocolate Chip Muffin Recall. Chocolate chip muffins sold at many New...
WARNING: Bold Thieves On The Move In New York State
Just when you though you had seen everything, some bold thieves show you another move. There are reports of unique theft in areas of New York State that has law enforcement on the lookout. The summer is here and as busy as we are, it never hurts to remind people...
A Beautiful Homer with Lots Happenin’
In this week’s edition of Happenin’ in Homer X101’s Matt Brooks speaks with Kevin Slack, member of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Homer. Help make the Village beautiful by joining the Beautification Committee! Kevin goes over the role of the Beautification Committee and how to get involved.
26 Shirts celebrates meeting $2 million mark in donations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "I remember being so excited that we hit $10,000 dollars so this is just, we're in unchartered territory here," 26 Shirts Founder Del Reid told 2 On Your Side, as it was announced his company had surpassed $2 million in donations to local families and charitable organizations.
New Civic Engagement Opportunities for SUNY Students
SUNY Students Encouraged To Apply Here for 500 Paid Civic and Service Internships. In a move to foster civic responsibility and community service among its student body, SUNY is launching the Empire State Service Corps Program. This initiative, led by Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, expands paid civic and service opportunities for SUNY students.
New York: Don’t Leave These Items Unattended in Your Backyard
A deer in New York was saved just minutes from death in a New York neighborhood this week. Rescue workers said the tragedy could have been avoided all together if more attention was paid to items left unattended in the homeowner's backyard. From upstate New York to Long Island, many...
Popular Pharmacy Closing Under Performing Stores in New York?
A big-name pharmacy chain has announced they are planning to close a "significant portion" of its 8,000 stores in the U.S. Back in June 2023, we told you that Walgreens was planning to close 150 locations in the United States by the end of the following summer (2024) after the company missed profit expectations again.
City announces addition of months for brush pickup; list of streets for summer paving also announced
Cortland mayor Scott Steve announced at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting that the city is adding more months to its brush pickup rotation. Originally designated for the spring and fall months every year, the city will now have brush and yard waste pickup in July and August. The pickup for July starts on Monday (July 8) and goes through the rest of the week.
Empire Farm Days in Pompey, largest agriculture show in the Northeast, cancelled for 2024
Pompey, N.Y. — Empire Farm Days, an annual event in Upstate New York that has grown into the largest agriculture trade show in the Northeast, has been cancelled this year. It had been scheduled to run Aug. 1 to 3 at Palladino Farms / Heritage Hill Brewhouse on Sweet Road in Pompey. The family-owned farm has been the host location since 2021.
New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
City of Cortland Announces Street Milling/Paving Projects – To Begins July 15th
It will be a busy roadworks season for the City of Cortland Department of Public Works as the list of streets to be milled and paved this summer have been announced. In total, 11 streets within the City of Cortland will be milled and paved; two streets will also have new granite curbing installed and one will have gas lines replaced prior to paving.
Cortland Fire Headquarters to Begin Process For Station Renovations
The City of Cortland’s Fire Headquarters on Court Street in Downtown Cortland has been operating as a fire station since 1914, one of the oldest continuously running fire stations in the state and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1974. Over the years, Cortland Fire...
City of Cortland Sets Public Hearing Date on Proposed Occupancy Tax
During the City of Cortland Common Council meeting last night, the Common Council voted unanimously to set a public hearing date for a proposed local law that would reimplement an occupancy tax on hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast, or other tour rental stay facilities within the City of Cortland. The public hearing will take place on July 16th at 6pm, the next Common Council meeting at City Hall.
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