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Top prize wining TAKE 5 lottery ticket sold in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A TAKE 5 top-prize winning ticket worth more than $20,600 was recently sold in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top prize ticket for the Take 5 Midday drawing, worth $20,656, was sold on Friday, Aug. 30 at Star Care Pharmacy, located at 17520 Hillside Ave. in Jamaica, Queens.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
N.J. makes more arguments against $15 fee to enter N.Y.C., after Gov. Hochul hints at its return
The legal team leading New Jersey’s opposition to New York City’s congestion pricing plan have made more arguments hoping to convince a judge to overturn federal approvals of the $15 fee to enter lower Manhattan. The additional written arguments to a senior federal judge came after Gov. Kathy...
New York State Man Arrested For Two DWIs In a Little Over a Week
Police say a New York state man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, as well as aggravated unlicensed operator, after an incident August 13. What makes this case even worse is that authorities say the very same suspect was busted for DWI just a little over a week prior to his most recent arrest.
Field Hockey Falls to Oneonta
UTICA, NY - The Utica University field hockey team falls to the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons 2-1 in a highly contested matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneer's first goal of 2024 was credited to Alanna Fragapane (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) , who scored on a beautiful pass from Alyssa Pisano (Hopewell Junction, NY/Arlington) . Fragapane and Pisano recorded Utica's only two points while four players registered at least one shot on goal. Both teams combined for 12 shots in the first half, with Oneonta taking a seven-to-five advantage. Oneonta struck first with 5:29 left in the first as Erin Clark...
Indian Village promoting archery, lacrosse and more Indigenous culture at the NYS Fair
NYS FAIRGROUNDS (WSYR-TV) — The Indian Village has been a staple of the New York State Fair since 1928. At the village, fairgoers can experience all sorts of different aspects of the Indigenous culture of the Haudenosaunee people, which include the Oneida, Onondaga, Seneca, Mohawk, Cayuga and Tuscarora Nations. While many people go to see […]
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
NYSEG responds to customer questions about Smart Meters, usage and billing
LANCASTER, N.Y. — Over the past several weeks, dozens of NYSEG customers in Western New York have reached out to 2 On Your Side with concerns about their recent electric bills. From questions about having a Smart Meter installed to an increase in usage they can't explain, customers like...
New York State approves rate hikes on health insurance premiums
Health insurance premiums for about one million New Yorkers will be getting more expensive next year.Governor Kathy Hochul's administration approved, on average, rate increases of about 12 percent for individuals and more than eight percent for small-group plans.Despite the increase, the rate hikes are actually lower than the proposed increases of 17 percent and 19 percent that health insurers were seeking.The State Department of Finance cited rising costs of medical care, including hospital stays and the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, for the increases.MORE NEWS: Murder-suicide of 5 in Syosset stemmed from dispute over will of deceased mother, sale of her homeChantee Lans reports on an adult son distraught over the possible sale of his recently deceased mother's home.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Utica's Party in the Park to take place Saturday
UTICA — After rescheduling Utica’s annual Party in the Park, event organizers are reminding the public that it will be taking place at 4 p.m. today at F.T. Proctor Park on Rutger Street in Utica. The event will feature a variety of food vendors, bounce houses, interactive activities,...
Single-game tickets for Utica University men's hockey available
UTICA — Single game tickets for the 2024-25 Utica University men’s hockey season are available for purchase. The NCAA Division III team, which advanced to the national semifinals last March, made the announcement Friday on social media.
Thoroughbreds battle Utica to 1-1 tie in opener
UTICA, N.Y. – The Skidmore College men's soccer team fell behind early but scored in the middle of the first half and the result held in a 1-1 draw with Utica University on the road on Friday evening. Colin Goodhines was the goal scorer for the Thoroughbreds. He knotted...
R.G. Ortiz Ordered to Pay $600K for Exploiting Grieving Families
Following an April lawsuit from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes–which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, including a location at 235 West 72nd Street–will pay more than $600,000 to consumers they exploited. The company will also pay $100,000 in civil penalties.
Section V football schedule for 2024 regular season and playoffs
To report Section V football scores: Coaches or team representatives are asked to send Section V football scores as soon as possible after games by emailing sports@democratandchronicle.com. Please include a name and contact number. On social: Follow our sports coverage on Instagram Here is the full 2024 Section V football schedule. It will be updated if opponent,...
Rome schools capital projects underway at RFA, Strough
ROME — Rome City School District Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Management Robert Mezza led a capital project update Monday during the district board of education’s regular semi-monthly meeting. Joined by the district’s Director of Facilities Alex Rodriguez, LaBella Associates Project Managers Justin Shaffer and Craig Dailey, and...
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