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Preble explores short-term rental regulations
PREBLE, NY (CortacaToday) — A Cortland County town is considering crafting rules for short-term rental properties. Preble is reviewing potential regulations. Town Supervisor James Doring is encouraging residents to give feedback. “We sent letters out to all property owners in the town last week,” he said. A public...
Another Major Heat Wave to Scorch Central New York Next Week
Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner. The National Weather Service confirmed Central New York will bake again with the fourth heat wave of the summer arriving early next week. Currently, they're calling for temperatures to be back in the 90s, courtesy of all the hot air blowing in from the western part of the country.
NY delegates endorse Vice President Harris
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Democratic National Convention will begin on August 19th in Chicago. “There are 4,000-some-odd delegates to the national convention,” explained New York Democratic Party Chariman, Jay Jacobs. “New York is sending 307 of them. We are a very large state, second to California.” New York Democratic Party Chairman, Jay Jacobs explained […]
Angler Shatters New York State Record With Massive Largemouth Bass
There's a new state record for largemouth bass in New York. The honor belongs to James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania who was preparing for an upcoming fishing tournament and reeled in a massive 12-pound, 6-ouncer from Cayuga Lake. The record-breaking catch beats the 37-year-old one by one pound and two ounces.
Central New York granted more than $600K to boost climate resilience and reduce emissions
Four municipalities in Central New York have been awarded over $600,000 to support climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation projects. More than $7.3 million in funding to municipalities across the state was announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul Tuesday as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program.
New York State Troopers Stop Man For Oversized Load, You Won’t Believe This
How many times have we seen that guy traveling along Main Street with a mattress on the roof of the car and his left arm out the window holding on to the mattress for dear life? Transporting a mattress with your car is legal but you will get stopped if it isn't secure.
Public officials to make announcement at JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — At 11 a.m., New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman William Magnarelli will be at Syracuse University’s JMA Wireless Dome. They are expected to make an announcement. Syracuse University’s Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Mike Haynie and Senior Deputy Athletic...
New York Republicans blast Hochul over prison closures
(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to close several state prisons, saying the move will cost jobs and jeopardize public safety in the facilities. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced last week that it plans to close Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility. The state agency said it is offering jobs to the affected correctional employees and is providing local officials more than three months' notice ahead of the closures. ...
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
Meet the Western New Yorkers who will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight people with connections to Western New York will take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will feature 329 medal events. Four of those people are athletes who just so happened to compete in Tokyo, three years ago, during the Summer Games. Anita Alvarez, and Matt Anderson, and Jessica Pegula will be in action at the Paris Olympics.
Cortland Weather Outlook: Wednesday, July 24
FUNFLICKS BRINGS THE DRIVE-IN TO YOU. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW!!. Your Cortland County weather forecast for Wednesday, July 24, 2024:. An area of low pressure will pass to our northwest today, triggering an increase in showers and storms. The best chance for rain will come this afternoon, but precipitation cannot...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $10K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, all sold in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $10,000 were drawn recently in New York state — and they were all sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $10,695 were sold for the July 22 evening drawing. A winning...
New community center to be named after fallen CNY officers
The name of Salina’s new Community Center was unveiled with the families of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Department Officer Michael Jensen on hand. Salina Supervisor Nick Paro said plans for the center have been in the works for a while, but the naming...
New bar included in 32 new businesses in Central NY
County Clerk offices in Onondaga, Cayuga and Madison counties registered 32 new businesses during the week of July 14 through 19. Included in the new businesses registered was a new bar in Syracuse. Four businesses were filed as discontinued last week. If you purchase a product or register for an...
NY weather update: The current flood advisory will be expiring at 12:30 a.m.
The advisory was for Rensselaer County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:30 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Rensselaer. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat," says the National Weather Service. Your...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
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