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Recent Mets free agent signing crushed his first hit 424 feet
It seems like weeks ago that the New York Mets signed Jackie Bradley Jr. away from the Long Island Ducks. The veteran has stepped up to the plate 9 times so far for the Syracuse Mets and 8 times he has longed for the days of crushing baseballs in the Independent League.
Entenmann’s, Freihofer’s Closing New York Plants, Laying Off 131
The maker of New York's favorite cakes, donuts, breads and other baked goods is closing up shop and laying off workers. Entenmann's was founded in 1898 out of a small bakery in New York City. For over 125 years families have been enjoying cakes, cookies and donuts from those iconic white and blue boxes. In 2008 the company underwent a major change after being purchased by the Mexican mega-company, Bimbo Brands. Other brands operated by Bimbo include Sara Lee, Freihofer's, Thomas', Arnold, Ballpark, Boboli, Lender's and more.
'I'm scared for our future': Auburn-area leaders call on NYS to adopt rejected water safety amendments
New York officials are deciding not to go through with adopting community-proposed amendments to the Owasco Lake rules and regulations. Some local leaders disagree with the decision. Last Friday Auburn-area community members and leaders met to discuss a letter sent by the State Department of Health, which stated that no...
Life Saving Service Ends After 75 Years in Central New York
75 years of saving lives is coming to an end in Central New York. North Shore Ambulance volunteer squad served Constantia, Vienna, and Cleveland, along with neighboring communities for over 7 decades. But they've gone on their last run. North Shore Ambulance Board of Directors announced the closure of their...
5 displaced after house fire in Oswego County
Williamstown, N.Y. — Five people were displaced after a home in eastern Oswego County caught fire early Sunday morning, officials said. The fire at 1311 State Route 13 in the town of Williamstown was reported at around 4:10 a.m. Five people were displaced from the home and received assistance...
Former Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin Finds Solace in the Port City
Governor and her husband, en route from Florida to Halifax, make a stop in Oswego. In a year featuring political prominence where either an incumbent president will be re-elected or a former president will reassume our nation’s highest office, hardly any move made by a high-profile politician goes unnoticed.
Expect a detour around the Route 46 bridge over Oneida Creek
The bad news is that the State Route 46 bridge over the Oneida Creek between Verona in Oneida County and Oneida in Madison County is closing Monday. That means drivers will have to take a posted detour involving Route 46, detour utilizing State Route 46, State Route 31, and State Route 316, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). ...
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Recall: Many Vehicles In New York Need A New Engine, For Free
Many New Yorkers will get a brand-new engine installed in their vehicles, for free. Toyota has updated its recall involving over 100,000 vehicles. The company issued a safety recall involving certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. About 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles, gas-only models, sold...
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
Upstate New York as a national tech corridor? Report finds some obstacles
A new report from a national economic think tank finds some challenges to turning Upstate New York into a national tech economic hub. The biggest obstacle: a lack of small business lending. State and local officials say they intend to invest millions into rebuilding the Upstate economy and turning the...
Is climate change behind our increase in tornadoes?
SYRACUSE, NY (WSYR-TV) – New York State has experienced a record number of tornadoes in the month of July. As of July 26, there have been 22 confirmed tornadoes, more than any other July since accurate tornado records started in 1951. Is climate change at play in this year’s...
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
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