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Opportunity for NEH Summer Funding 2025
Summer stipends for 2025 are available from the National Endowment for the Humanities for research projects in the humanities. Two projects can be nominated per institution and, if awarded, the faculty member earns a stipend of $8,000 for two months’ work. If you are interested, please review the overall NEH Summer Stipend description at the following URL:
Keuka College’s Unique Offerings Drive Enrollment Success
Khadeeja Reed, a Webster Schroeder High School graduate, wasn’t aware of the enrollment challenges facing many colleges or the complications from a recent federal financial aid form revision. Her focus was clear: locating the right school to pursue her dream of majoring in Health Sciences. She found it at Keuka College.
Seneca Food Foundation awards $10 million to Cornell University
Cornell University has announced a $10 million gift from Seneca Foods Foundation in support of the Cornell Food Venture Center (CFVC) at AgriTech, which helps food producers of all sizes bring their products to market. The largest gift in AgriTech’s history aims to expand the food economy in New York State and beyond. To...
Former Newark standout, Ben Cowles traded to Cubs
Former Newark Red and Section V standout, Ben Cowles is on the move. A 10th -round pick of the New York Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft, Cowles was part of a trade between the Yankees and Chicago Cubs, Tuesday afternoon. Originally announced by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, New York will...
‘It is the heart of downtown today’: Puerto Rican Festival moves to Parcel 5
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 54th annual Puerto Rican Festival is moving to a new location this year. The celebration of Latino music and culture kicks off Thursday at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. In the past, the event had been held at Innovative Field, but it’s now moving to...
New name revealed for former First Arena
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The events and hockey arena in downtown Elmira now has a new name after a change was noticed on the arena’s website on Tuesday, this comes after a nearly 24-year run as the First Arena. The new name, LECOM Events Center, was noticed on the header tab for the Arena’s website, […]
Vietnam Veterans Connect with the Modern Military
Few would argue that the standards of service to our Nation and to our communities are best represented by the continued contributions from our U.S. Military Veterans. Nowhere is this service ethos more on display than at the Brockport Area Veteran’s Club (BAVC) which houses American Legion Harsch-Crisp-Seaman Post #379.
Blankenhorn called up to Washington as trade deadline shuffles Red Wings roster
Outfielder Travis Blankenhorn, the leading home run hitter of the Rochester Red Wings, is going back to the big leagues. According to Andrew Golden of the Washington Post, the 27-year-old Pennsylvanian will join the Washington Nationals on Tuesday before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although not yet officially confirmed, it’s believed that Blankenhorn’s call-up is to fill the roster spot of outfielder (and brief member of the 2021 Rochester Red Wings) Lane Thomas, traded to the Cleveland Guardians for three prospects on Monday.
Ava Wood's Mother Uses Instagram to Keep Her Daughter's Memory Alive
On Jan. 20, 2023, Heather Wood got the worst news any parent could ever receive. Her 14-year-old daughter Ava Wood was shot and killed while sleeping in the Baldwinsville, N.Y. home she shared with her father. It was Heather who reached out to police after Ava didn't show up at school that day. She knew something was wrong, and had good reason to think this.Heather and her husband, Christopher Wood, were in the process of getting a divorce. Not only did he have a history of sending troubling texts to his estranged wife, but he was actively being investigated for...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Cayuga and Oswego counties early Tuesday evening
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 3:42 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Cayuga and Oswego counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 3:42 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near...
Largest commercial bakery company in U.S. to close 2 facilities in Upstate New York, 1 in Texas
The largest commercial bakery company in the U.S. is closing its facilities in two Upstate New York communities, eliminating 131 jobs. Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. filed a notice under the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act last week announcing it plans to close it bakeries in Auburn in Cayuga County and Olean in Cattaraugus County.
Some Central New York Highway Exit Numbers About To Change
If you have traveled on New York State's highways throughout your lifetime, you are probably aware of the assigned number on many of the exits. If someone asks me what the exit is for Johnson City, I know it's Exit 70S and 70N of Route 17. I still remember that...
Auburn mother opens up 14 years after son's drowning with the aim to save others
AUBURN, N.Y. — Every year in the United States, there are more than 4,500 unintentional drowning deaths. It can happen in 20 to 60 seconds. One Auburn mother has spent more than a decade looking back on the day that changed everything. Now, she is finally ready to open up to keep your family safe.
More than a third of listeria cases are in NY; Boar's Head deli meat recall expands
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a Missouri couple's lawsuit said the Virginia-based company's deli meats made one of them "deathly ill," USA TODAY reported. The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10...
“Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest to find best manufactured item
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State residents are trying to decide what’s the best thing made in the Empire State. The “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest is in now its second phase. The poll was started by the Business Council of New York State Inc. and is a statewide initiative aimed at […]
NY At Risk Of Blackouts Due To Supply Shortfall
Queens residents, unions and other clean energy advocates turned out at a public hearing on Tuesday, July 23, to voice strong support for a proposal to bring offshore wind energy to the city’s largest fossil fuel power plant – just as a new report warns that New York is at risk of blackouts as its energy grid faces a reliability shortfall in the next decade if new generation doesn’t come online.
Feds Warn Residents in NJ, PA, NY To Get This Out Of Your Wallet NOW
If you live in New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, you need to pay attention to this warning from the Federal Government. There's something you may carry around in your wallet that you shouldn't be. It's not cash. I always try to carry around a little bit of cash in...
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...