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52nd Can-Am Festival’s Final Day
SACKETS HARBOR, New York (WWNY) - The 52nd annual Can-Am Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and despite a stormy week, the Can-Am Festival Committee Chairman Brenda Jock Derouin says the attendance this year was good. “I think it was fabulous this year, the weather was perfect so that really helped,”...
Lewis County Fair 2024 comes to a close
LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - The final day of the Lewis County fair also ended up as its busiest, with folks heading to Lowville in droves for one last chance to visit vendors, look at the livestock, and in the case of fairgoer Larry Boliver, grab some grub. “We had...
July 28: Tug Hill Farm & Craft Market
The Tug Hill Farm and Craft Market will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 2 to 6 p.m. Tug Hill3821 Rector Rd.Lowville, NY There will be fresh cooked local food and locally handmade products. At the market there will be animals on site to pet, a self-guided tour and a kid’s playground.
July 27: Alexandria Bay’s Christmas in July parade
Alexandria Bay is holding their Christmas in July parade on Saturday, July 27. The Christmas in July parade will line up at the school at 7 p.m. with the parade kicking off at 8 p.m., and then fireworks will be set off at dusk over Casino Island (9:30 p.m.)
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...
Scholarship Program Promises To Do More After Say Yes Graduate Nets Full Ride To Medical School
“What we want students to know is that they have a community behind them. What Say Yes is a reflection of the community coming together and figuring out how can we support students while they’re in school from kindergarten to twelfth grade by offering wrap-around supports and everything else.
Historic Pub in Syracuse Redefines “Family Owned”
NATURAL SOUND: Door opening. GERALDINE PAGLIA, REPORTER: Kevin Shulz took over Guilfoil’s in January of 20-18 from longtime owner Micheal Guilfoil the third. He went right to work to make some upgrades. KEVIN SCHULZ, GUILFOIL’S OWNER: Some stuff had to be done fast and drastic and somethings had to...
Thousands receive meals, health care, mental health services in Rome after tornado
Rome, N.Y. -- Hundreds of people lined up in Rome Sunday seeking meals and essential health and human services after the destruction of their homes and businesses by a tornado Tuesday. Two mobile operations were set up this weekend to provide residents with services for public assistance, health and mental...
Legendary Manager Jim Leyland Gets Choked Up Delivering Hall of Fame Induction Speech
Jim Leyland, who spent 22 seasons managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers, had to battle through his emotions in Cooperstown on Sunday.
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Rome and Canastota communities stand resilient after tornadoes
CANASTOTA/ROME — “I was sitting there just to watch the storm roll in. ... It turned out to be more than a storm," said Mary Smith of Canastota, who had her house destroyed by a tornado that ripped through the village of Canastota on Tuesday. The storm that...
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Check out the 7 out-of-town teams heading to Staten Island
The Little Leaguers are coming. Staten Island is gearing up to host the New York State 12-year-old All-Star Baseball Tournament, which means that seven teams are heading to the borough to join local representative South Shore LL this weekend. South Shore captured the District 24 and Section 3 South crowns -- but you’re probably less familiar with the other seven teams, each of which also captured a district and sectional crown to get here.
Legislators Mulé and Koslow Applaud Enhanced State Funding for Freeport PD, Local Law Enforcement
Recently, July 16, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a record State investment of nearly $51 million for public safety on Long Island. Nassau County agencies received $1,494,692 and Suffolk County agencies received $1,307,677 for the GIVE funding cycle that runs from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. This funding also includes approximately $21.1 million in one-time capital funding to 39 police departments and sheriffs’ offices – including $387,042 for the purchase of law enforcement technology and equipment to allow those agencies more effectively solve, reduce and prevent crime.
Ithaca, Cortland County sees job growth since June ’23
ALBANY, NY (CortacaToday) — Jobs are on the rise in the Southern Tier. According to new data from the New York Department of Labor, Ithaca had roughly 57,700 jobs in June 2023. That’s increased to about 58,500, equating to a gain of 0.8%. Cortland County also saw an...
Hornell home grown: City weighs options after NYS finalizes cannabis cultivation rules
With the state Cannabis Control Board finalizing rules for home cannabis cultivation in New York late last month, Hornell officials are considering local action to codify the dos and don'ts of growing marijuana in the Maple City. “New York state opened this can of worms and now local governments have...
Cape Vincent hosts 3rd NNY Riverside Music & Arts Festival on July 27
CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (WWTI) –The Cape Vincent Arts Council hosts the third annual NNY Riverside Music & Arts Festival on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the Cape Vincent Village Green, 357 Broadway Street, in downtown Cape Vincent. This free event features a variety of regional musicians and artists displaying their […]
1,000 Islands Charity Island Poker Run Gives Back At 1,000 Percent
More than 1,000 islands—some 1,864 in fact—dot just 49.7 miles of the St. Lawrence River between Upstate New York and Ontario, Canada. But “Visit the 1,000 Islands” has a better ring to it than “Visit the 1,864 Islands,” so long ago the name stuck.
Traffic advisory: Watertown's Public Square & Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A couple of projects in downtown Watertown could slow down traffic for some on Monday and for the next few days for others. One lane on the north side of Public Square will allow for installing an art project. The lane will be closed starting at 6 a.m. It will reopen by the end of the day.
Watertown man airlifted to the hospital after garage fire and explosion
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20 the City of Watertown Fire Department was called to 222 East Main Street for a report of an explosion and fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene they discovered a fire in an unattached garage. People at the house reported that someone was still inside the garage. […]
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