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Former Upstate New York Executive Admits to Mail Fraud
Kevin Harrington, a 50-year-old resident of Oneonta, New York, has pled guilty to charges of mail fraud. The federal indictment against Harrington included two counts of mail fraud, as confirmed by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Special Agent in Charge Craig L. Tremaroli of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Heavy Rain Showers Possible Across Western New York
You might want to bring an umbrella with you today as some nasty weather is on the way to Western New York. READ MORE: POPULAR WESTERN NEW YORK BUSINESS HAS A NEW HOME. We already had rain showers and thunderstorms early this morning and we will get a bit of a break during the day before another round of thunderstorms move into the area this afternoon.
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.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
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 […]
Out-of-state college students struggle to get continuous mental health care. What are lawmakers doing?
While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system. Namely, New York state doesn’t allow for inter-state telehealth therapy, and college students are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. It’s...
New York State Home Improvement Program Supports Low-Income Homeowners
The Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP) is overseen by the New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and it aims to provide support to low- and moderate-income homeowners in economically disadvantaged areas. The T-HIP program targets regions with a history of housing discrimination and segregated living patterns,...
Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
“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.
Fast-food restaurant resurrects plan to move into plaza by Wegmans
It’s been seven years since fast-food giant McDonald’s proposed a plan to move into a shopping plaza in Clay. McDonald’s withdrew its application about 18 months after first submitting its proposal to build a restaurant in the Wegmans shopping plaza, off West Taft Road in Clay, said Clay planning officials.
Syracuse residents can now buy a second trash cart from city if one isn't enough
Syracuse, N.Y. — If the 96-gallon trash cart Syracuse households received last year isn’t big enough, residents will soon be able to get a second container. But unlike the first round of carts the city delivered to 32,400 properties, the second ones won’t be free. Residents will have to pay $75 to cover the cost of the additional can.
Harckham and Levenberg Announce $50K of Funding for Peekskill’s CHHOP in State Budget
New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that they were able to secure $50,000 of funding in the FY2024-2025 State Budget for the nonprofit Caring for the Hungry and Homeless of Peekskill (CHHOP), which provides a number of important services to homeless residents, veterans and survivors of domestic violence in the community, as well as helping residents facing food insecurity through its food pantry.
City of Plattsburgh awarded $1.5+M for new multiuse path
Local project part of latest Climate Smart Communities state funding. ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State’s Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects- including a new sidewalk and bike lane in the City...
Local Cider Mill Nominated for Reader's Choice Award; Voting Continues Through August
FLY CREEK, N.Y. -- A local cider mill has received some pretty sweet recognition. Fly Creek Cider Mill has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best in the Cidery category. Your daily vote supports this small cider mill in Fly Creek in achieving national recognition in the Reader's Choice Award.
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