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One dead, one hospitalized after head-on crash in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD — A 44-year-old man is dead after his vehicle crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on in Madison County Tuesday afternoon, according to the New York State Police. Troopers said Dominick E. Brown, 44, of New Berlin, Chenango County, was southbound on Route 8 at...
Women's track and field athletes honored for academic work
Hamilton College's Lily Murphy '27 (Philadelphia, Pa./St. Andrew's School [Del.]) and Betsy Overstrum '24 (Wallingford, Conn./Choate Rosemary Hall) have been recognized as 2024 NCAA Division III Women's Track & Field All-Academic Athletes by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). All honorees must have a cumulative...
Amazon debuts electric delivery vehicles in Syracuse
New Electric Amazon delivery trucks are now hitting the road in central New York, it's part of the e-commerce company's drive to go green. Amazon calls it a soft launch. Thirty electric vehicles out of the East Syracuse delivery station started taking packages across central New York last week. Justin Besau has been behind the wheel of these new vehicles. He said they make his job a lot easier.
Homelessness discussion focuses on Watertown's Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Littered sidewalks and overflowing shopping carts on Factory Street are the latest focus in the discussion on homelessness in Watertown and Jefferson County. Watertown Mayor Sarah Pierce says homelessness is something both the city and county need to tackle together. “It is great that we...
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Upstate NY brewery captures several honors in US Open Beer Championship
More than 9,000 beers in more than 170 different styles were judged as part of the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Ohio. With three silver medals and a bronze, Utica-based Woodland Farm Brewery took home the most medals of any brewery in New York. Organizers say the U.S. Open...
Rome Victim Recovery Fund Now Accepting Applications
Oneida County & City of Rome Utilizing the Community Foundation to Provide Relief to Residents Impacted by Tornado. County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund that is being distributed through the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
NO Gas Mowers/Blowers This Fall For New York State?
The fall is just a few weeks away and, as August begins, there are reports that New York State won't be using gas powered equipment for fall cleanup. There are few things that remind you fall is here as much as the sound of a gas powered leaf blower buzzing on a crisp day. But that sound will be a thing of the past in various New York State parks.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
BIRTHS:
ALAMOND — To Gregory Turk and Ashley Alamond, of Rome, on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Theadora Roe Alamond. BIENVENUE — To Christopher Bienvenue and Jamie Knepper, of Williamstown, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Kara Dawn.
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