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16 Separate Tornadoes Pummeled Upstate New York In Just One Week
According to New York Upstate, 16 separate tornadoes have hammered upstate New York in just seven days, the most on record since official tornado records began in 1950. The previous record was 13 in July of 1992, according to data from the National Weather Service. The publisher writes that the tornadoes were split into two waves: seven hit on Wednesday, July 10th, and nine more hit on Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th. They touched down as far southwest as Chautauqua County to the edge of the High Peaks in the Adirondacks. Of the 16, the most powerful one was an EF-2 tornado that brought winds of 135 mph to Rome, Oneida County on Tuesday. It traveled through the city for more than five miles, destroying two church steeples and a brick wall sporting an iconic mural. Beyond the tornadoes, four microbursts, or intense gusts of straight, downward winds, also blew through upstate New York, the strongest of which blew gusts of wind at speeds of 100 mph through Schuyler County on Tuesday.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
The Upstate New York Home Once Owned by Sly Stallone, Is For Sale!
I think we found our dream house, once belonging to one of the biggest movie stars of our generation, having starred in Rocky, The Expendables, Rambo, and Creed, to name a few. And if you have a cool 4 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, you can live...
New York Republicans blast Hochul over prison closures
(The Center Square) — New York Republicans are blasting Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to close several state prisons, saying the move will cost jobs and jeopardize public safety in the facilities. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced last week that it plans to close Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility. The state agency said it is offering jobs to the affected correctional employees and is providing local officials more than three months' notice ahead of the closures. ...
This Record Was Broken for Severe Weather in New York State in July
It's been a wild, somewhat terrifying summer in New York thus far. The state has experienced extremely volatile weather patterns in recent weeks, which have wreaked havoc on local communities. High temperatures and humidity levels are largely to blame for this, but the state has also fallen victim to the ripple effect of Hurricane Beryl, which has further complicated matters.
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
“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.
Meet the Western New Yorkers who will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight people with connections to Western New York will take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will feature 329 medal events. Four of those people are athletes who just so happened to compete in Tokyo, three years ago, during the Summer Games. Anita Alvarez, and Matt Anderson, and Jessica Pegula will be in action at the Paris Olympics.
Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run carnage in Bushwick
BUSHWICK — POLICE ARRESTED New Lots resident Robert Matthews, 26, suspected of running down two pedestrians in Bushwick on May 9 while fleeing arrest. Police allege Matthews was speeding in a 2024 Mazda at roughly 5 p.m. when he hit two pedestrians at the intersection of Eldert St. and Knickerbocker Ave., killing Juanita Vidal, 71, and leaving the other victim, a 44-year-old woman, in critical condition. According to NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad, a police car assigned to the 83 Precinct was attempting to stop the Mazda when it sped northbound, blasting through two stop signs and swerving left to avoid another vehicle when it hit the pedestrians and a parked van. Police say that Matthews fled on foot.
Snyder heads to New York Mets as 1st Eagle drafted out of high school
LIBERTY — The first sport Trey Snyder picked up was baseball. He loved watching it on TV and dreamed of playing in the big leagues. Now, the Class of 2024 Liberty North graduate is seeing those dreams come true as he achieved the incredible feat of becoming the first Eagle to be drafted out of high school with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of the MLB Draft.
HEALTHJOX FESTIVAL IS DOING IT “BIG” FOR THE LADIES THIS YEAR!
HealthJox Festival has long been recognized as a hub for youth, young adults, and the young at heart, about living a healthier lifestyle. The 2024 edition continues this tradition with a packed schedule of activities and events aimed at promoting physical well-being. As the summer heat rises, so does the anticipation for the HealthJox Festival 2024, as its premier events for health, fitness, and wellness enthusiasts also includes a fun day for younger attendees. This year’s festival promises an unparalleled experience designed to motivate, educate, and rejuvenate attendees from all walks of life. This being the 7th annual HealthJox Festival, Dewry DuRoi (Founder of HealthJox LLC and Executive Director of HealthJox Foundation, Inc.) and his co-collaborators decided to switch things up this year. Through new strategic partnerships, there will be a strong presence of ladies doing it for the Culture of our NYC Youth. From the music production with DJ 9AM; the lady coaches and referees; to the performers and honorees, HealthJox Festival 2024 is a must attend event for everyone.
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
One Clinton resale leads Brooklyn luxury’s mid-July jump
What a difference a year makes for the Brooklyn luxury market. The borough saw 19 total contracts signed for properties asking $2 million or more, up from 12 in the same period last year, according to Compass’ weekly report. The median asking price also rose to $3 million, compared to $2.3 million a year ago.
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