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Taylor Swift fans sing, dance to DJ Swiftie at NYS Fair: Were you there? (PHOTOS)
Taylor Swift’s music came to the New York State Fair for the first time in 17 years, and Swifties were ready for it. Thousands of T-Swift fans packed Chevy Court for Friday night’s “TayTay Dance Party” by DJ Swiftie. It was a special 9 p.m. show at the NYS Fair stage with girls and women of all ages singing and dancing in their favorite “Eras Tour”-inspired outfits with glow sticks and custom bracelets.
New York Governor Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors With $5M Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant investment of $5 million in grants to 65 domestic violence service providers across New York State. These funds are dedicated to directly supporting survivors and victims of domestic violence, addressing critical needs and fostering financial empowerment. This initiative fulfills a key promise outlined in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address by establishing the Survivors Access Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Fund.
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
‘Giving me hope’: Strangers donate $120K to help Upstate NY mother move away from racism next door
Caroline, N.Y. — For years, Amanda David’s next-door neighbor has encroached on her property and spewed racial slurs at her and her family, turning a peaceful plot in the Finger Lakes into a place where she no longer feels at home. But over the summer, hundreds of strangers...
Former Ohio State QB to make Orange debut: How to watch Syracuse-Ohio free live stream
The Syracuse Orange Football team opens its 2024 season against the Ohio Bobcats, with Fran Brown making his head coaching debut, and an all-new, overhauled roster including Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord at quarterback. Syracuse vs. Ohio kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31 (8/31/2024) at the...
Tri-Cities Opera to Present ‘The Magic Flute’ to Open New Season
Tri-Cities Opera is set to kick off its new season with a production of “The Magic Flute.”. The Binghamton-based company will showcase the opera as part of the LUMA Arts Projection Festival on Sept. 6 and 8, 2024. The Mozart opera will be conducted by David Bloom and features...
Creative mark making & collage on display at KAC in Clinton
CLINTON — Mark making, one of the most elemental of human urges, is on display in the new exhibition, “Venn: Creative Intersections,” from Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 5 at Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 East Park Row. The opening reception is from 1-4 p.m. Saturday,...
Grand slam for Bailey at Vernon
Vernon, NY — Leading driver Leon Bailey drove four winners including a win with Woodside Gabe in the $8,500 featured Fink/Moriarity Wedding Celebration Open Trot at Vernon Downs on Saturday (August 31). In the feature Zapaca (Steeven Genois) was first to quarter in :27.4. Valottalove (John MacDonald) took the...
Community recognizes National Overdose Awareness Day in Utica
UTICA — Community members came together to recognize National Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Kopernik Park in Utica. ACR Health hosted the event, and other community organizations such as Helio Health and the Center for Family Life and Recovery attended and provided harm reduction and recovery resources. The event included narcan training.
20th Annual Garlic Fest Brings Thousands to Ross Park Zoo
Thousands of guests showed up at the Ross Park Zoo today to celebrate the 20th annual Garlic Fest. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, bringing out over 3,000 people to enjoy all things garlic. Over 35 vendors set up shop including local community organizations, food...
Pianist Siegel to kick off Munson Performing Arts season
UTICA — Acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel will kick off Munson’s Performing Arts season with a Keyboard Conversation at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Museum of Art’s Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium, 310 Genesee St. In this “Dances for the Ears” concert, Siegel...
Utica's Party in the Park Goes On Despite Weather
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica's Party in the Park, rescheduled after the officer involved shooting death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway, took place at Proctor Park Saturday. The rains made it a little sketchy for a while, but the clouds parted just enough to hold the event. Not much of a crowd...
Golf Completes Day One at Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational
HAMILTON, N.Y. – Villanova finished the first round of play in fifth place with a combined team score of four over at the Alex Lagowitz Memorial Invitational hosted by Colgate University. The Wildcats are in fifth behind Navy and Yale, who both shot one over to achieve a first place finish through round one, and Seton Hall and the host team Colgate, who are tied for third place at three over. The event was halted by a weather delay caused by rain in the area at 11:30 a.m. and resumed play at 12:30 p.m. The delay resulted in the cancellation...
Good Neighbors Launches Community Fridge in Vestal
Good Neighbors, a group that helps redistribute food back to the community, officially launched its first community fridge. Located at memorial park baptist church in Vestal, the fridge will be accessible 24/7 offering fresh produce and other perishable food items to those in need for free. It includes fresh and...
Schickling's 72 Leads the Way for Golf at Colgate
Alex Schickling fired an even-par score of 72 to lead the Canisius golf team in the first round of the 2024 Alex Lagowitz Memorial Saturday afternoon at Seven Oaks Golf Club in Hamilton, N.Y. As a team, the Golden Griffins sit in ninth place out of 15 teams after the...
Fatal Car Pedestrian Accident Investigated in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- A fatal car-pedestrian accident is under investigation in the Town of Frankfort. It happened around 8:30 Friday evening along Bleecker Street near the intersection with Ferguson Road. More information, including the victim's name will be released once their family is notified.
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