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With certifications in Arizona and Missouri, voters in eight states will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in 2024, the most on record for a single year
Voters in eight states—Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. This is the most on record for a single year. Initiatives are pending signature verification in three additional states—Arkansas, Montana, and Nebraska. Measures were most...
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
Verona Beach State Park Closes Swimming Area Due to Harmful Algal Bloom
VERONA, N.Y. -- Verona Beach State Park's swimming area is closed due to harmful algal bloom. Harmful algal blooms, or HABs, are algae that can make people and animals sick, and can impact drinking water, causing discoloration of the water, floating scums and unpleasant odors. According to the New York...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
Barge capsizes on Cazenovia Lake, will have to stay there a few more days
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A barge that capsized on Cazenovia Lake this week will have to stay on the water for a few more days. The barge, about 12 feet by 16 feet, capsized around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Cazenovia police Chief Michael Hayes said. If you purchase a product or...
Rome Victim Recovery Fund applications for tornado victims ends August 23. How to apply
Applications for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund will no longer accept applications after Friday, Aug. 23. “Since the minute the tornado touched down in the City of Rome, our goal was to help those affected as quickly as possible,” Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said in a statement. “I am extremely proud of...
Local resident charged with falsifying business records, criminally possessing stolen property and false written statement in town of Lee, Troopers say
LEE- A North Country resident is faced with felony and misdemeanor charges in Oneida County, authorities say. Cody J. Wood, 35, of Port Leyden, NY was arrested Wednesday morning by the New York State Police (Oneida). Wood is formally charged with one felony count each of falsifying business records in the first-degree and criminally possessing stolen property in the fourth-degree, along with one misdemeanor count of false written statement.
Deputies Ask Public to Help Find This Wanted Person of the Week
The Oneida County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating this week's Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week. The Oneida County Sheriff's Warrants Unit is looking for 45-year-old Noel J. Ciani of Utica on charges of violating her parole, according to Investigator Sahid Karcic. Police say, Ciani was last known to be living in Utica and she ultimately violated the terms and conditions of her parole.
Brady Market temporarily closes to explore new food models for community needs
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Brady Market will temporarily close on Thursday while ownership explores "different food models to more appropriately serve the community." The announcement was made on Facebook by Brady Social Enterprises, which owns the grocery store. The post says ownership will work with community partners and neighbors to assess how the organization can best support community needs and will provide opportunities for community input in the coming months.
Information Session on Bridge Replacement Project Over Oriskany Boulevard Next Week
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- The New York State Thruway announced that a bridge spanning Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro has reached the end of its service life. It's going to be replaced with a new structure. The bridge was constructed in 1955. Proposed work includes replacing the deck, steel and substructure, as...
New Coffee Spot is Coming to Rome; Opening Date Yet to Be Announced
ROME, N.Y. -- A new spot to grab a cup of Joe is coming to the Copper City. Two months after its local launch in New Hartford, 7 Brew Coffee has received approval to establish a location in Rome. Mayor Jeff Lanigan announced that the planning board has granted permission...
Rome skatepark hits funding goal, construction to begin soon
ROME — Construction will soon begin on the SFM Skatepark in Rome now that the city has lined up the contractors and a $200,000 donation pushed them over the top, according to project leads Christian and Andrea Mercurio. “We can’t believe we’re here. It’s a miracle,” said Christian Mercurio...
2 New Sculptures to be Installed at Griffiss International Sculpture Garden
ROME, N.Y. -- New sculptures are set to be installed at the Griffiss International Sculpture Garden and Nature Trail. James Seaman, an artist from the Southern Tier of the State, is the creative force behind these new sculptures. If his name sounds familiar, it's because Seaman has previously contributed several...
SU linebacker Marlowe Wax tabbed to Butkus Watch List
SYRACUSE — Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax picked up his third major preseason Watch List nod on Wednesday when the Butkus Award announced its players to watch. Presented annually to the nation’s top linebacker, Wax is one of seven ACC players to make the cut. He has already been named to the Bednarik and Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch Lists and been tabbed to the preseason All-ACC team this month.
Always be aware of your surroundings: Update on SCSD bus hit by stray bullet
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Police Department is making “good progress” with the investigation of a stray bullet hitting a Syracuse City School District bus while four students and two adults were inside. “Our investigation clearly shows that the bus was not the intended target,” said Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile during a press […]
Massive Tornado Damage Renders 82 Buildings in Rome Uninhabitable
It's official, roughly 500 structures in Rome need to be repaired or demolished entirely after a tornado ripped through the city last month. It's been nearly a month since an EF-2 tornado devastated the City of Rome, sparking an intense recovery mission involving local, state, and national officials. Due to...
United Airlines plane with same flight number forced to make second emergency landing in as many days sparking chaos
A UNITED Airlines flight from San Francisco to Rome was diverted for the second day in a row. Yesterday’s flight to Italy was forced to land in Edmonton, Canada – over 5,000 miles from its intended destination. United Airlines flight 507 took off around 4:30 pm from San Francisco on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate […]
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