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Historic heat wave possible this week; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 29)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 90; Low: 68. Historic heat wave possible; see the 5-day forecast. THE RETURN OF K-ROCKATHON: The first K-Rockathon in six years was a family reunion for performers and attendees alike. Dreadlocks, mohawks, sleeveless shirts and tattoo sleeves had their day in the sun during this hard rock homecoming. Here’s a review and lots more photos from Saturday’s Sweet Grass K-Rockathon Reboot. (Scott Schild photo)
Western New York Forecast: Warm Today, Heavy Rain Expected Tuesday
Buffalo, NY – Western New York is set to experience a warm and dry day today, but significant weather changes are expected soon. According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, NY, high temperatures will reach up to 88°F across the region, providing sunny and pleasant conditions. However, residents...
Jamesville Beach and Gillie Lake closed due to algal blooms
Jamesville Beach located in the Town of LaFayette and Gillie Lake in the Town of Camillus are both closed for swimming due to the visual presence of an algal bloom according to the Onondaga County Health Department. Once the beaches are visually free of algae for 24 hours, water sampling...
Wynn Hospital Achieves Reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center
UTICA, N.Y. -- Wynn Hospital of Mohawk Valley Health System has announced it has received reaccreditation as a HeartCARE Center. This is considered one of the highest recognitions a hospital can obtain from the National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology. "MVHS was the first healthcare organization...
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
In New York, a ballot referendum meant to protect abortion may not use the word ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposed amendment to New York’s Constitution that’s intended to protect abortion rights might appear on the ballot this fall without any mention of the word “abortion.”. That’s partly because of sharp disagreements about what the so-called Equal Rights Amendment would actually...
Life Saving Service Ends After 75 Years in Central New York
75 years of saving lives is coming to an end in Central New York. North Shore Ambulance volunteer squad served Constantia, Vienna, and Cleveland, along with neighboring communities for over 7 decades. But they've gone on their last run. North Shore Ambulance Board of Directors announced the closure of their...
Massive Cash Payout For Someone In New York State?
You may be so busy this summer that you did not even realize the massive amount of cash that is available to win. New York State is part of the multi state lottery jackpots that are soaring right now. Inflation, rising prices and high interest rates may not be a...
Comparative Negligence And New York Personal Injury Cases
The success and failure of New York personal injury cases come down to attributing blame. Someone’s actions or negligence led to a cause-and-effect situation where someone got hurt. It could be a distracted driver hitting a pedestrian, a negligent company not following safety standards, or all kinds of other cases. However, these personal injury suits are rarely black and white, with one party being 100% to blame for the injuries, pain, and suffering. Many claimants will share the responsibility to some degree. So, what do courts do in this situation? How do you determine compensation? This is where comparative negligence rules come into play. In New York, this rule is structured so that it could work in the claimant’s favor.
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Meet the Sales Representative for Southwestern Advantage Going Door-to-Door
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- You may have seen a young man biking around in your neighborhood selling educational books. He is a sales representative for Southwestern Advantage. He is a college student from Poland and his summer job is here in the United States selling educational products. Franek said it has...
Family Farm Day Comes to Otsego County, New York
It's time to celebrate agribusiness! The 12th Annual Family Farm Day 2024 arrives on August 24th, and is a great way to learn about your local farms and their products. Family Farm Day is hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schoharie and Otsego County and showcases agriculture related businesses in both counties while including those in Delaware County. Through the businesses hosting open houses, visitors will interact directly with farmers and learn more about what they produce.
Boys playing on girls-only sports teams? Why NY may order high schools to allow it
New York may order high schools to let boys play girls-only sports and compete against girls for spots on those teams under a proposed policy change that has alarmed school administrators. The proposal by the state Education Department would break down gender distinctions for any sports that don't offer separate teams for both...
Madison County real estate: See all homes sold, July 20-July 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Madison County reported from July 20 to July 26. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,296-square-foot home on South Hamilton Road in Hamilton that sold for $210,000.
More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead
Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands. The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it was recommending recalls of nine brands of ground cinnamon products with elevated lead levels, ranging from 2.03 to 7.01 parts per million (ppm). "These levels are significantly lower than the levels of lead associated with the WanaBana cinnamon apple puree and applesauce products recalled in the fall of 2023, which had between 2,270 ppm to 5,110 ppm lead in the cinnamon," the agency noted.Still, the FDA is advising...
N.Y. Thruway: Gov. Hochul announces start of $36.8M improvement project
A road improvement project on the New York State Thruway has begun in two upstate counties, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday. The work will focus on a nearly 54-mile stretch of the I-90 section of the thruway, between Rochester and Buffalo in Monroe and Genesee counties. Between exits 45...
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