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Ithaca receives $1.89 million state grant to clear buildings for proposed senior-housing developments
ITHACA, N.Y. — The City of Ithaca was awarded a $1.89 million New York state grant on Tuesday that will partially defer the costs of an apartment building intended for low-income seniors. The grant will pay for the demolition of the former offices of Tompkins County OAR and the...
Annual Arts Off Main Festival in Cortland This Saturday
The Arts Off Main festival is this Saturday, August 3rd, on Court Street between Main and Church Street in the City of Cortland from 10am to 5pm. This year’s event will feature art vendors of all kinds with free classes as well as live music, performing artists, children’s activities, wine and craft beer tastings, along with the Cortland Farmer’s Market.
Property Owner for Former Erie Plaza in Elmira Responds to 'Fight Against Blight' List
ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- In Elmira's 'Fight Against Blight' the list of landlords with code violations is roughly 20 pages long for July. The property owner for the former Erie Plaza in Elmira is on the list and he said he's trying to get the right permits to be able to move forward and bring businesses into the area again.
13 Restaurants In Monroe County With Critical Health Violations
These 13 restaurants in Monroe County had critical health inspection violations last month. Monroe County has published a list of restaurants that had critical health code violations during their latest inspections in July. ***This list includes schools and other non-restaurants that were inspected and reported to the New York Health...
No microchip needed: CDC updates dog travel rules for Canada
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed a new rule that would have required many dog owners to get a microchip in their dog if they took the dog across the border to Canada. Originally, starting August 1, the CDC was going to...
Free veterans barbecue coming up at Eldridge Park
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Veterans, active service members, and their families will be able to enjoy a barbecue lunch while learning about support resources soon. The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross of Western New York is hosting its annual Military and Veteran Resource BBQ event on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Eldridge Park. […]
Micron has started hiring in Central NY: See latest list of jobs and pay scales
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Micron Technology says it has already hired 17 people for its planned semiconductor manufacturing complex in the town of Clay. “These hires include construction and facilities roles that are important to the early-stage development of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility,” the company said in a statement. “We have a mix of local, transplant, and internal team member hires.”
Central NY driver dies when pickup truck crashes into home
Whitestown, N.Y. — A 37-year-old Madison County man died Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck went off a road and crashed into a home, sheriff’s deputies said. Zechariah L. Lightsey, of Canastota, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado east on Clark Mills Road at around 3:33 p.m. when his truck veered into the opposite lane and off the road, Oneida County deputies said. It crashed into a mailbox, a utility pole and finally a home, deputies said.
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.
Summer EBT benefits coming to NY families
NEW YORK — Families across New York State could receive over $100 per kid for groceries this summer. Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) will be given to eligible families across New York State over the summer to help pay for food. The new federal program will provide about $200...
‘Tragic’ Update To Search For Missing Man In Upstate New York
There's a tragic update to the search for a missing man in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported about the search for a man who went missing in Greenwood Lake. Man Goes Missing Swimming In Orange County, New York. Mark Lieb of Rockland Video was on the...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
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...
Illegal Boating Crackdown In Upstate New York
Over the weekend, the DEC searched for illegal boating in the Hudson Valley. At least one person was ticketed. On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the latest edition of its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions."
Unexpected closure of Bimbo Bakeries in Auburn to impact 49 workers
AUBURN, N.Y. — Bimbo Bakeries in Auburn is closing its doors for good this September, leaving 49 employees without jobs. Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest commercial bakery in the U.S. The company also announced plans to close its location in Olean County, which employs 82 people. The company...
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