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‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. This guest column is from Matthew Krupp, the co-founder of Canterra, Western New York’s first cannabis e-commerce platform and delivery service. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of NY Cannabis Insider.
Police Seek Your Help Locating This Missing Upstate New York Teen, Have You Seen Her?
According to World population Review there are more than 600,000 people go missing each year. There are currently 1,066 open cases for missing individuals in New York ranking the Empire State at #5 with the most open cases in America. Today New York State Police are seeking the publics help...
Young Hiker Slips in and out of Consciousness While on Dangerous New York Trail
A hiker needed rescuing in Putnam County last week on one of the more dangerous trails in New York State. Young Hiker Slips In and Out of Consciousness on Breakneck Ridge. Every week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation sends out a press release on their social media accounts and websites detailing all the big news from the previous week.
Ithaca’s mayor says city exploring new housing options
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Housing is a big topic of conversation in Ithaca. Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells WHCU land use is something within the city’s control. Staff have been instructed by the Common Council to draft a law legalizing accessible dwelling units in the city. Mayor Cantelmo says there are other possibilities.
We are cloudy with a chance for light, spotty showers for our July 4th
Elmira, N.Y. (WETM)- Good morning and happy Independence Day! Our July 4th will be a hot and humid one, and we’ll be cloudy all day with the passing cold front. Will the fireworks show go on? Details below:. TODAY:. Overnight spotty showers are tapering off throughout the morning, and...
Pete Bruckel Recognized for 30 Years of Support of the National Warplane Museum
National Warplane Museum (NWM) volunteer John Snyder and NWM President Austin Wadsworth visited Peter Bruckel at his company in Avon recently to present a plaque honoring Bruckel’s 30 years of Museum support. An aviation enthusiast, Bruckel earned his pilot’s license at age 30. His two sons, Justin and Josh,...
NY recovers over $1M in unpaid wages for thousands of food workers. What happened?
Over $1 million in unpaid wages has been recovered and distributed to thousands of Chipotle restaurant workers throughout New York, Gov. Hochul announced Monday. The New York State Department of Labor recovered the unpaid wages for more than 20,000 Chipotle restaurant workers across 207 locations statewide. “Ensuring that workers are...
New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
Man Stuck in New York Cave for Hours Rescued
A 20-year-old man had to be rescued from a cave in upstate New York. If you spend time hiking on any of the numerous trails across New York it's probably a good idea to avoid going into any caves you might come across because it could end up being a situation you aren't able to get yourself out of.
NY weather update: Flash flood warning affecting Broome and Delaware counties Thursday night
An updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:56 p.m. in effect until 10 p.m. for Broome and Delaware counties. "At 7:56 p.m., Doppler radar indicated that the showers and thunderstorms that produced heavy rain across the warned area have weakened and were moving east of the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen based on rain gauge and radar estimates. Additional rainfall amounts up to one half inch are still possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
2 People Wanted By New York State Police
Do you know either of these two individuals? New York State Police want to speak to them in connection to a crime. New York State Police at Homer need your help in identifying these two suspects - a male and a female. Trooper responded to a call at the Walmart on Bennie Road in Cortlandville on May 14, 2024. It was reported that the two suspects left the store with a full cart of items and did not try to pay for the items. The suspects fled the Walmart in a black pickup truck. Despite their best efforts, Troopers have not been able to locate the suspects and need the public's help identifying them. If you have any information, please call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
3 of New York’s Most Wanted Criminals Are From WNY
Have you seen any of New York State's 'Most Wanted Fugitives?' Three of them are from Western New York. They are considered armed and dangerous by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's Office of Special Investigations. Under no circumstances should you try to apprehend any of these fugitives. The investigator's contact info in each case is below each photo. Some of these fugitives have been on the run for over a year. Each is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law.
New Eddie Murphy film debuts on Netflix. Here's his connection to Rochester
Eddie Murphy’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” starts streaming on Netflix today. But long before even the original movie came out in 1987, Murphy’s comedic gifts were obvious, including to a Brighton family that hosted the Brooklyn native as a Fresh Air Fund kid for several summers starting in 1968. (The program brings...
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