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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...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
The exodus at NY’s Office of Cannabis Management continues
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. At least four high-ranking employees at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management have recently resigned their positions, a month after NY Cannabis Insider reported on other high-profile departures from the agency.
State Health Department lays out guidelines to protect New Yorkers against rabies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summertime is here, which means more time in parks and outdoor spaces. According to the New York State Health Department, this is also the time to see an uptick in rabies cases. “It's not only a busy time for us to see rabid animals, but because...
Realistic school shooter drills banned in New York
On Monday, the New York State Board of Education approved new regulations on school shooter drills, banning certain practices and instituting new requirements. Under the new rules, schools must inform both students and parents about upcoming drills up to a week in advance.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
Boonville resident charged with petit larceny in town of Lee
LEE- A local resident is accused of a larceny charge in Oneida County, authorities say. Lars D. Nelbach, 28, of Boonville, NY was arrested Thursday afternoon by the New York State Police (Lee). Nelbach is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of petit larceny. According to Troopers, the arrest stems...
ON AIR SEGMENT: Jamie Day talks Saturday and Sunday for the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair
Boonville-Oneida County Fair Spokesperson Jamie Day provides a run-down of family fun and activities at the fair for Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Be sure to listen here:. Boonville-Oneida Fair image.
Homelessness discussion focuses on Watertown's Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Littered sidewalks and overflowing shopping carts on Factory Street are the latest focus in the discussion on homelessness in Watertown and Jefferson County. Watertown Mayor Sarah Pierce says homelessness is something both the city and county need to tackle together. “It is great that we...
State Police Investigating Fatal Train Strike in Central New York
New York State Police are investigating a tragic incident where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train. State Police officials say the incident happened around noontime on Thursday, July 25. According to authorities, they received emergency calls around 11:56 in the morning that a pedestrian was hit by a CSX freight train in Oriskany.
Hamilton Students, Faculty Help Clinton Attain Climate Smart Community Status
The Kirkland Clinton Climate Smart Task Force, a volunteer community organization, spearheaded the efforts to obtain the DEC certification, “which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change.”. The village earned Bronze certification under the program and received a $10,000 grant under...
Blue Sox Storm Back on the Outlaws in the Bottom of the Eighth Inning, Topping Oneonta 5-4
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Blue Sox welcomed in rival Oneonta on Thursday to Murnane Field in the final home game of the regular season. The Outlaws struck first in the top of the fifth inning, when Ryan King connected on a shot to deep left field, scoring Darren Dengler for the 1-0 lead.
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Jehovah’s Witness Explains Why They Knock on Your Door
If you're a homeowner, you're probably familiar with the knock on your door that turns out to be two Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with an interest in spreading the word of God. Last year in August, the church returned to door-knocking, a practice that had been suspended temporarily because of the COVID pandemic. Now, the ministry is expanding with an outreach program that doesn't include knocking.
Women's workshop on seeking civil service employment, state jobs to take place in September
UTICA — Empowered Pathways’ Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering “Demystifying Civil Service and NY State Positions,” a free workshop on Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Krystal Curley, outreach specialist at the Center for Careers, will outline the benefits associated with...
Syracuse University plans a new dormitory impacting a historic rose garden and mansion
Syracuse University’s plans to build a massive new dormitory directly across from the historic rose garden is getting blowback. According to Syracuse.com, the building on Ostrom Avenue and University Place will house 703 beds. The dormitory, spanning 272-thousand square feet, is slated to be the largest student housing building in Syracuse, with construction anticipated to last 22 months.
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