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New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Two Men Convicted of Running Illegal New York Sports Betting Ring
Two men in Rochester, New York, have been convicted of running an illegal sports betting ring, following an investigation by Homeland Security and the IRS. Louis P. Ferrari II, 42, and Dominic Sprague, 40, were convicted Thursday on charges of conspiracy to transmit wagering information in interstate commerce and conducting an illegal gambling business.
Rite Aid Closing over 800 Stores Nationally, 60 Locations in New York
Due to ongoing financial struggles and bankruptcy woes, a massive pharmacy chain is now closing 800 stores nationwide. 2024 has been a horrible year for Rite Aid, a popular pharmacy for many here in Central New York. The chain has stores in Washington Mills, New Hartford, Utica, Whitesboro, and Rome, but persistent closures has residents worried their location could be next.
What to know about NY high school football as practice starts for 2024 season
Eight months have passed since Whitesboro took the field at the JMA Wireless Dome and competed for a state football championship in December. The Warriors and the rest of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association are back to Square 1 with practice for the 2024 varsity season starting Monday. Adirondack...
N.Y. has one of the best school systems in the U.S., new study finds
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Choosing the right school is the first step to secure a child’s academic success, but it may be difficult for parents to decide where to enroll their young student. WalletHub, a personal finance website, set out to determine the top-performing school systems in the...
State Assemblywoman Monica Wallace, parole officers call for parole law reforms
New York State Assemblymember Monica Wallace is calling for parole law reforms after convicted murderer, Edward Kindt, was accused of violating parole by fleeing from his transitional home. Read more from WBEN:
Tillie's Touch to host school supplies giveaway with fun activities in Minoa Sunday
MINOA, N.Y. — Tillie's Touch is holding its annual school supply giveaway on Sunday. The giveaway will feature face painting, snow cones and other activities, as well as a free backpack filled with school supplies. Participating children can also receive clothes and a free haircut just in time for...
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
Two High Speed Chases in Hudson Valley End in Violent Crashes
Hudson Valley police say two separate high-speed chases ended in violent wrecks this weekend. Authorities are still investigating the incidents that took place on Saturday night. While both chases occurred within a half hour of each other, there appears to be no connection between the drivers. Hudson Valley High-Speed Chase...
CNY school district picks new nickname after ditching 'Warriors'
Syracuse, N.Y. — The Morrisville-Eaton school district has picked a new nickname: Mavericks. The moniker was chosen after the community was invited to offer ideas through e-mail, surveys, and suggestion boxes, producing hundreds of suggestions. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
First responders rescue dog from half-submerged houseboat on Cazenovia Lake
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — A houseboat is currently half-submerged on Cazenovia Lake. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reported to the lake on Tuesday to find the houseboat stuck on a shallow sandbar. Responders did not observe fuel or motor oil leaking from the vessel, however, fire crews...
Unbeaten rivals meet in New York Sire Stakes at Vernon Downs
VERNON — Vernon Downs plays host to a $110,100 leg of the New York Sire Stakes (NYSS) for two-year-old pacing colts and gelding on Saturday. The main event will feature two undefeated pacers, as unbeaten Thirsty Thursday with driver Matt Kakaley takes on unbeaten Fast Choice with driver Doug McNair and seven others.
Empire Super Sprint Cole Cup special set for a Utica-Rome Speedway this Saturday
Gene Cole was a long-time owner of the Utica-Rome Speedway. During his tenure at this half-mile Vernon oval, he made numerous improvements to this facility and upgraded it to one of the finer speedways in the area. As a tribute to Gene Cole, new track owner, Brett Deyo, is running...
Mathis, Calli reappointed to MVCC Board of Trustees
UTICA — The Oneida County Board of Legislators has recently reappointed David Mathis and William S. Calli Jr. to the Mohawk Valley Community College Board of Trustees for seven-year terms. Mathis, a 1970 graduate of MVCC, has served as an MVCC Trustee successively since his appointment by Oneida County...
Onondaga County hit by 77 car thefts in one week, mostly by juveniles
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Seventy-seven vehicles were stolen in Onondaga County in the past week according to Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley. Following the stolen vehicle incident that took place in Clay earlier this week, Sheriff Shelley called the car thefts and smash-and-grabs in the Central New York region “flat out wrong.”
Motorcyclist injured in morning Marcy crash
MARCY — A motorcyclist was hospitalized after his bike went off the Marcy-SUNY Parkway early Thursday morning, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's deputies said Charles Longwell, 43, of Mohawk, was northbound on the parkway at about 6:45 a.m. when he failed to maintain his lane on his 2004 Triumph motorcycle. Deputies said the bike went off the eastbound shoulder.
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