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New York state tourism has surged in unexpected places
Whether it has been streams of tourists flooding Times Square or masses of travelers driving upstate to see the total solar eclipse, tourism has rebounded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York state. But while the travel restrictions and shutdowns that marked the height of the pandemic have faded, tourism still looks vastly different today than it did in 2019.
Cleanup underway after latest summer storm
ALDEN, N.Y. — Not even a week after tornadoes ripped through Western New York, Mother Nature came back for more Monday. Another round of severe summer weather struck the region with heavy rain, winds, and hail hitting Buffalo and its suburbs. It started in Buffalo with torrential rain, bringing...
SUNY Canton Hosts Summer Splash Event on July 27
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – SUNY Canton is holding its annual “Summer Splash” event for prospective students and families, according to a press release. The event will be on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It combines campus tours and information sessions with recreational activities like kayaking. “Summer is one of the most […]
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. 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.
SUNY Potsdam Names Katie Logan Honorary Alumna
Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., Granted Honorary Lifetime Membership in the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently honored the longtime staff member Katie Logan of Madrid, N.Y., with Honorary Lifetime Membership, during a ceremony at Reunion 2024. Honorary Lifetime Membership is presented to non-alumni who have...
SUNY Potsdam Alumni Present 2024 Minerva Award to Rick Reagan ’90
Rick Reagan ’90 of Marcellus, N.Y., Recognized with 2024 Minerva Award, Highest Honor Bestowed by the SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association. The SUNY Potsdam Alumni Association recently presented the Minerva Award, its highest honor, to Rick Reagan ’90 of Marcellus, N.Y., during Reunion 2024. The Minerva Award is presented...
Crane School of Music Alumni Board Honors Christine Vallas ’93 with Music Teaching Award
2024 Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award Presented to Crane School of Music Alumna Christine Vallas ’93 of Wheatfield, N.Y. The Julia E. Crane Alumni Association recently honored Christine Vallas ’93 of Wheatfield, N.Y., with the Helen M. Hosmer Excellence in Music Teaching Award during Reunion 2024.
The Saratoga Q and A: Dale Romans
Trainer Dale Romans, 57, has been as much a constant at Saratoga Race Course as hand melons and chicken from Hattie's. This is the 32nd straight year that Romans has spent his summer at the Spa. He sat down with Tim Wilkin to talk about life, his disappearing waistline and his questionable choice of an actor to play him in the Dale Romans story.
Keeseville Summer Music Festival continues
KEESEVILLE | Outdoors is often the most enjoyable venue to hear music and Keeseville has plenty of it every Friday until Aug. 30 between 6-8 p.m. The annual Keeseville Summer Music Festival has returned to its scenic Riverside Park (Anderson Falls Park) behind Front Street in downtown Keeseville, with its view of the Ausable River rapids and 19th-century mills. Folks may want to bring a lawn chair, a cooler and food or patronize a restaurant within walking distance.
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
One person dead after dispute in Rome
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Greig man is dead after a fight at a softball game in Rome led to a shooting, according to Rome Police. Officers were called to a softball tournament at Haselton-Wright Park in Rome at approximately 8:15 pm on Sunday, July 14. Upon their arrival, they met with board members of the softball league, who asked officers to remove a person — later identified as 34-year-old Theodore Chrystie of Greig in Lewis County. They were asking for his removal due to alleged disruptive behavior.
Video: Storm damage, flash flooding
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - Pictures and video from the severe thunderstorms that swept through Jefferson County on Tuesday afternoon show flash flooding and downed trees. In Sackets Harbor, a number of trees fell in the village. One picture shows a portion of West Main Street closed due to...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
1,000+ Lewis County Residents Eligible for SNAP Benefits to Replace Lost Food Supplies After Recent Flooding and Power Outages
Lewis County residents affected by recent flooding and power outages can apply for SNAP replacement benefits to compensate for lost food by reporting losses before July 19. SNAP Benefits Available for Lewis County Residents Affected by Recent Flooding and Outages According to the report of Informnny, Lewis County residents who faced flooding and power outages […]
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