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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.
Aug. 2-3: Stone Mills Agricultural Museum 55th Annual Art & Craft Fair
The Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Stone Mills, New York is holding their 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stone Mills Agricultural Museum30950 NYS Route 180LaFargeville, NY The event will have free admission and parking; there will be over 40 […]
Gerrit Smith Estate hosts annual Peterboro Emancipation Day
PETERBORO — The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5324 Oxbow Road, will host its 14th annual Emancipation Day on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event commemorates the families that came from enslavement by replicating the Emancipation Days held by the generations of the 1920s and 1930s. Registration begins at...
Whitesboro senior awarded Kathleen Clements Scholarship
NEW HARTFORD — Whitesboro High School senior Katherine Mullen was awarded the 15th annual Kathleen A. Clements Scholarship from the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School and Business Alliance (SABA). The $500 award was given to Mullen based on her hard work, participation in the SABA program, commitment to learning, letters...
Congestion pricing advocates plan to file lawsuits against Gov. Hochul to restart NYC program
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is planning two separate lawsuits which would challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul’s congestion pricing pause. Lander, along with lawyers, plaintiffs and advocates announced on Friday that they would be filing the motions with the goal of restarting the controversial program. If you purchase a...
These Ten Years Produced the Most Tornadoes in New York History [LIST]
Tornadoes are an uncommon occurrence in New York, but unfortunately, they are not completely unheard of. Occasionally, when the circumstances are just right, a tornado will touch down in our state. When that happens, the results are usually disastrous for local communities. Tornadoes have touched down at a historic pace...
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.
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
Authors discuss history tomes in Peterboro
PETERBORO — Daniel Koch and Jennifer Dorsey will present their research and publications at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively Sunday, Aug. 4, in free programs at the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, 5255 Pleasant Valley Road. Koch’s “Land of the Oneidas: Central New York State and...
ALDI recalls jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans over Listeria concerns
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Check your produce! ALDI has recalled Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with Listeria. In collaboration with Wiers Farm, Inc. and R.S. Hanline Co Inc., ALDI Inc. has announced a recall of Freshire Farms jalapenos, green peppers, and green beans due to potential contamination with […]
Mariners to make 11th straight state tournament appearance
BINGHAMTON | The New York State American Legion Baseball Senior Division Championship Tournament returns through Wednesday, July 30. The Clinton County Mariners open with Smith Post 24 at 3:30 p.m. The tournament has a new home this season, as the games will be played at the newly-remodeled Conlon Field in...
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