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‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
A TikTok video shows an enraged cafe worker in New York City berating a Black customer because she used the business’s bathroom. The video posted […] ‘You Are Being Ridiculous!’: ‘Unhinged’ White NYC Coffee Shop Worker Berates Black Customer for Using Shop’s Bathroom, Video Shows
‘One Shot Deal’: NYC program offers emergency aid for bills and rent payments
New York City's emergency assistance program, known as a 'One Shot Deal', can help residents pay their bills and rent in the event of unforeseen emergencies, and eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis based on income, household size, and other factors.
$1000 Checks Coming To Residents In New York?
Soon New Yorkers will be running out to grab the mail. According to their website, The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will mail out STAR rebate checks over the next several months. The School Tax Relief program or STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: Never-say-die South Shore rallies for 3-2 win vs. Massapequa to cop state title
All-Star tournaments are a battle of attrition. It’s a test of which team has the will to bounce back in the most pressure situations -- especially in a double-elimination format. South Shore Little League, winners of the District 24 and Section 3 South title earlier this summer, had run...
St. Lawrence County rabies bait drop to happen starting next week
CANTON, N.Y. (WWTI) – The St. Lawrence County Department of Public Health will have its annual rabies bait drop starting on August 2. ORV baits will be distributed by air throughout St. Lawrence County from August 2 through August 6. Bait distribution in New York is part of a nationwide, cooperative effort by USDA to […]
Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
Over 200 People Volunteer in Rome to Help Pick Up the Parks and Playgrounds
ROME, N.Y. -- Over 200 people volunteered to help clean up six different parks in Rome after the destruction last week. The City of Rome was supposed to hold their Honor America Day event this weekend, but it was postponed after the tornado. Instead, the city wanted the community to...
RCH Class of 1969 to host reunion
ROME — Members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will gather for their 55th reunion on Saturday Aug. 10, at DeMatteo’s Restaurant, 705 E. Dominick St. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees will order off the menu and can buy their own drinks.
31-year-old Central NY motorcyclist dies after motorcycle crash in North Country
Rutland, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man, who crashed and hit a metal culvert, died Friday in Jefferson County, troopers said. Adam L. Lyon, of Bridgeport in Madison County, was riding his green 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R southwest on County Route 49 in Rutland around 1:05 p.m. when he crashed on a curve, according to news release from state police.
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, July 20-26
A house in Vienna that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 31 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $275,668. The average price per square foot was $171.
UPDATED: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train Identified
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon Thursday. The incident occurred beneath the Railroad Street overpass. Several police agencies responded, including Oriskany, Whitestown, Whitesboro, New York State Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department. This is a State Police investigation,...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
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