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10 Section III boys, girls invited to USA Lacrosse National Team Development Program Combine
Nearly 1,600 boys and girls from around the country participated in USA Lacrosse’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) tryouts and 331, including 10 from Section III were selected to participate in the combine being held this week. Three of the 97 boys selected to participate in the U16 NTDP...
Syracuse house fire on Chatham Place
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Sunday, July 28, the Syracuse Fire Department received a 911 call for a report of a house fire on Chatham Place in the City of Syracuse. Firefighters say they saw smoke coming from the house blocks away. Matthew Craner, District Cheif for the Syracuse...
Local woman accused of intoxicated driving in West Turin, Deputies say
WEST TURIN- A local woman is accused of intoxicated driving following a traffic stop last Tuesday in Lewis County. It was shortly before 11:00 p.m. when the Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wynn Road in the town of West Turin for complaints of a suspicious person. As patrols approached...
Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of July 29 in Area Counties
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of July 29. The following construction and maintenance projects are from the New York State Department of Transportation, Mohawk Valley Region. Oneida County:. Village of New Hartford: Genesee Street between Golf...
Schumer in Syracuse to Discuss Weather Tracking After Recent Tornadoes
UTICA, N.Y. -- After over 20 record-breaking tornadoes struck upstate New York in July, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is spearheading a significant initiative to secure increased federal funding for upgrading both the state and national storm-tracking network. The downtown area of Rome bore the brunt of the impact locally, with...
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
Rome’s Rotary gears up for Canalfest ’24
ROME — With the “all clear” given for the city’s parks to reopen after being temporarily closed while tornado debris was being cleared, organizers of the annual Rome Rotary Canalfest are working on this year’s event. Canalfest ‘24 will held Saturday, Aug. 3 at Bellamy...
Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds
Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week. Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds. Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week.
Collage Jazz returns to RACC
ROME — On Monday evening, July 29, the group Collage, based in Rome, will be performing at the Rome Art and Community Center (RACC). The concert is free and open to the public and takes place from 5-7 p.m. Collage formed in 2022 with the goal of performing the...
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 […]
Listeria outbreak has many asking, is deli meat safe to eat?
NEW YORK -- The listeria outbreak continues to make headlines, with products being recalled and precautions being taken. With a dozen cases reported in New York and one death in New Jersey, is it safe to eat deli meat now?Doctor's advice for avoiding listeria outbreakFirst of all, what is listeria? Dr. Nidhi Kumar tells CBS New York listeria is a "sturdy" bacteria that can be found in plants and soil."It can withstand high temperatures, like being in a freezer and even a regular refrigerator. And it has a biofilm, so it sticks to surfaces, it sticks to hands, and it can easily contaminate...
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...
Revolutionary App Helps New York Patients Restore Their Hearing
Welcome Hudson Valley! This is Conor Walsh, host of In Touch, Townsquare Media of the Hudson Valley’s Award-Winning Public Affairs and Issues program. This week on In Touch, we speak with Chris Ellis, Founder of AudioCardio. AudioCardio is a clinically-proven sound therapy that maintains and restores hearing. A Stanford study showed 78% of participants had a positive change in hearing within 3 weeks. Chris and I discuss what Hudson Valley residents need to do preventatively for noise pollution, and how AudioCardio works simply via phone app.
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
Don’t get lost: NYS DOT begins changing exit numbers on Central NY highways
The New York State Department of Transportation has begun changing exit numbers on multiple highways in Central New York. Exits on Interstate 81, Interstate 690 and state Route 481 will be updated to numbers matching their mile markers along each highway, the DOT announced last month. Exit 11 for Ithaca/Cortland on I-81 recently changed to Exit 52 and Exit 13 for state Rt. 281/Preble is now Exit 62; both include smaller signs noting the “old exit” number.
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...
Where Are 22 Speed Cameras in New York This Week
22 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week, one in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
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...
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
2024’s Weather has been crazy in Western New York
The weather today is going to be some of the nicest weather we have seen in a while here in Western New York. We are just over halfway through 2024, and it is amazing how crazy the weather has been already this year. so much has happened that you might...
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