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Could NY double bottle deposits to 10 cents? Support grows, criticism persists
NEW YORK (PIX11) — It’s a pretty common sight in New York City — people with bags full of bottles and cans that they’ve gathered to take to deposit locations and receive 5 cents in return for each bottle or can they turn in. That 5-cent amount has gone unchanged for more than four decades. […]
N.Y. democratic delegates are 'fired up' about Kamala Harris
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS SINCE BECOMING THE PRESUMED DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FOR THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE, KAMALA HARRIS HAS RAISED $200 MILLION AND GAINED OVER 170,000 VOLUNTEERS. “New York Democrats are really fired up for Kamala Harris," said Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Assembly District 73), a...
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...
Tunnel to Towers will host run to honor fallen officers, support families
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The organization that paid off the mortgage of fallen Onondaga County Lt. Sheriff's Deputy Michael Hoosock is holding an event in Utica to honor the fallen officer along with Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was started by the family of FDNY...
CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: Sir Sniff A Lot
Sir Sniff a Lot; never has a name been so silly yet so perfect!. Sir Sniff came to the shelter in March 2024 as a stray. This lab mix is about fifty pounds and four years old. He is a typical lab – friendly, intelligent, easy-going, energetic, affectionate, and playful. He’s a proud member of the doggy playgroup and knows sit, down, spin, and catch. He would do best in an active, adult family.
Instant drive-thru: Car crashes through wall of Syracuse market (photos)
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Jeep crashed through a supermarket’s brick wall Tuesday night on the North Side of Syracuse. The vehicle had a wheel malfunction, causing the driver to lose control and hit Jerusalem Market at 1927 Teall Ave. just before 9 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
Syracuse man faces 25 years in prison for illegal gun sales, selling to felon
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 24-year-old Syracuse man pled guilty to multiple federal firearms crimes Wednesday. According to the United States Attorney's Office Northern District of New York, Mergim Ademi, 24, of Syracuse, admitted that between approximately January 2023 and March 2024, he obtained firearms and firearm parts, advertised them for sale through Facebook and other means, then sold them to customers in exchange for cash, knowing that he did not hold a license as a firearms dealer.
City of Cortland Police Chief Sandy Officially Retires
City of Cortland Police Chief Paul Sandy has officially retired as Chief of Police for the City of Cortland Police Department with a retirement celebration and walk-out ceremony yesterday afternoon. Chief Sandy retired from the department after first starting his career back in 1985. Sandy worked his way through the...
Company news: Katie Toomey, Mary Ann Drumm, Mark Slayton and Bill Crist to serve Oswego Health Foundation board
The Oswego Health Foundation announced four board members. Katie Toomey, chief marketing officer for Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC, has been appointed as board chair. The Oswego resident oversees Bond’s marketing team. She works with the firm’s management on strategic initiatives, including business development, marketing strategy, and implementation of marketing initiatives.
Center Stages Takes the Stage on X101
Recently X101’s John Harrison was joined by members of Center Stages to talk about the upcoming Shakespeare in the Park series. This years production is “The Tragedy of King Richard the III” and Director Louise Felker is here along with some cast members to talk about the show. Cast members joining in studio include Erin Maynard, Michael Lipton, and Eliot Gustafson.
Cornell men’s hockey returns to Madison Square Garden for 2024 Frozen Apple game
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell University men’s hockey team will play at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 30, taking on the Quinnipiac University Bobcats in the 2024 Frozen Apple event, according to a joint announcement Wednesday. The game will begin at 8 p.m. and...
Power restored for most of Monroe County, outages under investigation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RG&E has restored power to most customers after thousands lost power Wednesday morning. RG&E reported that upwards of 1,126 customers did not have power. That number dropped significantly to 61 as of 7:55 a.m. The cause of the power outages is under investigation. Stay with News 8 WROC as we continue […]
See the C-5 Galaxy in action this weekend at the Rochester Airshow
Rochester, N.Y. — Preparations are underway for the A.P. Property Service Rochester Airshow, which will take place Saturday and Sunday at the airport. The C-5 Galaxy, one of the largest military aircraft in the world, arrived on Wednesday from Dover, Delaware, manned by the 9th Airlift Squadron. Two pilots...
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