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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
N.Y. Lottery: Powerball winner brings home third-place prize worth $50,000
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — It may not be the jackpot, but who would turn down a third-place prize from a Powerball ticket?. A customer who purchased a Powerball lottery from Brooklyn’s A&T Grocery Inc., which can be found at 2906-2908 Stillwell Ave., will be going home $50,000 richer. Now...
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Owego Diver Kaelyn Katchuk earns second All-American Award
The National Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (NISCA) has awarded Owego standout diver Kaelyn Katchuk her second “All-American” award for the 2023 season. The top high school divers in the United States were selected by a panel of coaches from across the country for the annual 1-meter “All-American Award”.
Dogs and Humans alike take part in 2nd annual Pawfest
Those in Endicott today were taking the dog days of summer quite literally at Pawfest. Participants kicked off the day with a 5k in the morning, alongside a 1k walk later on for the dogs, before enjoying the festival proper. Alongside the vendors and food, the highlight of the day...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Rumble Ponies Winning Streak Snapped As Erie Throws No-Hitter
The Rumble Ponies 10 game winning streak came to an end on Saturday night as Erie would throw a no-hitter and take a 3-0 win at Mirabito Stadium. Erie would get on the board early as Gage Workmen would get on base with a single before stealing second and then eventually scoring off of a throwing error from third baseman Jaylen Palmer off of the hit by Jake Holton.
Car show brings locals to American Legion Post 80
On Main Street in Binghamton earlier today, the American Legion Post 80 entertained locals with a car show. A small collection of vintage muscle cars alongside more modern sports cars made up the display today, along with a group of motorcycles. As visitors looked at the cars, they also enjoyed...
48 teams help fundraise for Special Olympics at CSEA Cornhole Tournament
For the second year in a row, Civil Service Employees Association Region 5 raised money for Special Olympics at Touch Of Texas on Upper Front Street. The CSEA raised the funds with a cornhole tournament as a new record of 48 teams took part, paying between forty to sixty dollars to play depending on when they registered.
Union-Endicott Little League Hosts 10U State Championships
Over in Endicott the 10U Little League Baseball State Tournament kicked off earlier today with their opening ceremony. Union-Endicott will be hosting their fourth straight state tournament, the ceremony began at Logan Field introducing the eight teams that will be competing for a state title and a home-run derby shortly followed after.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
NYSP warns of text scam
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – New York State Police has received multiple reports of smishing text scams. NYSP warns those in the community that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames or passwords.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
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