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This Record Was Broken for Severe Weather in New York State in July
It's been a wild, somewhat terrifying summer in New York thus far. The state has experienced extremely volatile weather patterns in recent weeks, which have wreaked havoc on local communities. High temperatures and humidity levels are largely to blame for this, but the state has also fallen victim to the ripple effect of Hurricane Beryl, which has further complicated matters.
'The park looks amazing.' See swimming beach upgrades, what's new at Stony Brook
As the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation marks its Centennial in 2024, attendance has been sizzling right along with the temperature. On Monday, state parks brass brought the spotlight to Stony Brook State Park, where a $4.5 million investment has put a shine on the swimming beach facilities...
Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out these great photos from Monday’s openers
The Little League New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament opened with a bang Monday at South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues. Our sports photographers -- Annie DeBiase and Kara Buzga -- were at all the games and shot hundreds of photos. Below are galleries of their best shots after narrowing their photos down for presentation on our website.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Cohen Ashby’s mammoth homer powers Auburn; Harrison’s CJ Atanasio dazzles on day one
Day one of the Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament came as advertised on Monday night at Great Kills LL. Hard-hit knocks and potent pitching set the tone for what should be an exciting week of Pool B action, which features four of the tourney’s eight remaining teams in the state.
Listeria Outbreak Reaches New York State, Hospitalizes 7 People
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, with 7 people hospitalized. Two deaths have been reported, one in New Jersey and another in Illinois. 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 32-94.
Warning, New Scam Targets New Yorkers and Unpaid Tolls
Have you received a strange text alleging that you have an unpaid toll? You're not alone. Hudson Valley Residents Receive Strange Toll Text Message. Over the last few days, we have noticed several Hudson Valley residents sharing photos of a random text message allegedly from "Tolls By NY." The text message alleges that the recipient owes a balance for an unpaid toll.
Sidewalk work begins on Main Street; other project updates included
Construction crews have begun sidewalk work on Main Street in Cortland, along with other projects. According to an update from Crown City Rising, crews began pouring sidewalks on the west side of Main Street between Clinton Avenue and Court Street, along with road grading in that area on the east side of the street.
Drunk driver crashed into pond outside Bass Pro Shops in Central NY, cops say
A Central New York man has been arrested after allegedly driving drunk, crashing a truck into the pond outside a Bass Pro Shops store at the Fingerlakes Mall. The Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Finger Lakes Mall Drive and Clark Street Road in Auburn on Saturday night. A black Ford F250 was found in the pond in front of the Auburn Bass Pro Shops, sinking into the water around 10:51 p.m.
Harmful algal blooms shut down beaches at Cayuga and Owasco Lakes
Harmful algal blooms have been confirmed on Cayuga and Owasco Lakes. The Cayuga County Health Department closed two beaches Tuesday as a result of the algal blooms, Camp Y Owasco and Owasco Yacht Club. The health department will collect water samples from swimming areas for testing when the algal blooms...
Corning-based Corelle plant temporarily lays off more than 100 employees
Correction: This story was updated to reflect that Corelle’s parent company is now called Corelle Brands. CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) — More than 100 Corelle employees are temporarily without jobs after an issue at a manufacturing plant. According to a representative from United Steel Workers Local 1034, a tank that holds molten glass at the Corelle […]
Teenager Walks into Hospital with Gunshot Wound, Police Investigate
(WNY News Now) – SYRACUSE, NY – A 17-year-old male walked into University Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left hand, prompting an active police investigation. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at approximately 9:47 p.m., uniformed officers with the Syracuse Police Department responded to University Hospital at 750 East Adams Street. The officers found the teenage victim in the emergency room, suffering from injuries consistent with being struck by gunfire. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
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