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NYSP charges seven CBP union leaders in alleged scheme, including three from NNY
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WWTI) – New York State Police have arrested seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers involved in an alleged grand larceny scheme. This includes three people from the Northern New York area. The following individuals arrested were executive board members of the National Treasury...
Florida Woman Convicted of Wire Fraud in Illicit Debt Collection Scheme in Western New York
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, N.Y. – A federal jury has convicted a 44-year-old New Port Richey, Florida, woman on four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy. The charges could lead to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Franz M. Wright and...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
Coalyard Charlie's announces closure after decades of service to community
ROME — Coalyard Charlie's, the iconic restaurant known as "Rome's original Erie Canal tavern," has announced its closure after over 60 years of serving the community. According to the restaurant’s owners, the decision to close the business came after much consideration and reflection on the challenges they have faced, namely impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing labor shortages, and rapidly increasing expenses, including food costs. The owners announced the closure of their restaurant on Wednesday.
Schumer announces $40M to make I-90 a 'semiconductor superhighway'
New Yorkers can start call I-90 the "semiconductor superhighway." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer already is after announcing a $40 million investment through the CHIPS Act that is coming to the state. “In a few years, a quarter of all the chips manufactured in the United States will be along...
Empire Farm Days in Pompey, largest agriculture show in the Northeast, cancelled for 2024
Pompey, N.Y. — Empire Farm Days, an annual event in Upstate New York that has grown into the largest agriculture trade show in the Northeast, has been cancelled this year. It had been scheduled to run Aug. 1 to 3 at Palladino Farms / Heritage Hill Brewhouse on Sweet Road in Pompey. The family-owned farm has been the host location since 2021.
SUNY Morrisville earns STARS Silver rating for sustainability efforts
SUNY Morrisville has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. “This is a great accomplishment for...
Syracuse Police to use drones for monitoring illegal fireworks
SYRACUSE, NY — For the first time, the Syracuse Police Department will use a drone to stake out illegal fireworks being used throughout the city. Chief Joe Cecile said illegal fireworks are dangerous. Despite seeing a decline in illegal fireworks complaints for 2023, Chief Cecile said his department will...
Judah Mintz Signs With 76ers Summer League Team
The Philadelphia 76ers have announced the signing of former Syracuse basketball guard Judah Mintz for the NBA Summer League. After going undrafted in the recent 2024 NBA Draft, Mintz is poised to be a vital guard for the 76ers summer league roster. Mintz averaged 18.8 points per game, along with...
Greater Binghamton Airshow set for this weekend
The Greater Binghamton Airshow will take place this weekend at the Binghamton Airport. The show will be held on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Gates will open at 9:30 a.m. This exciting two-day air show will feature military and civilian aircrafts, aerobatic performances, formation flying and more.
Cleveland police officer, who graduated from Syracuse University, killed in line of duty, police say
Cleveland -- A Cleveland police officer and a native of Upstate New York was shot and killed early Thursday in the Ohio city while serving a felony warrant. The officer killed was Jamieson Ritter, Cleveland.com reported Thursday. Ritter was a four-year veteran of the Cleveland Division of Police. Ritter, 27,...
Independence Day Parade brings community together in Utica
UTICA — The parade must go on. Although the Fourth of July festivities planned for later in the day were postponed, the annual Independence Day Parade brought out nearly 100 floats, bands, first responders, politicians, clowns and other participants Thursday morning as it made its way down Genesee Street.
Syracuse.com video shows new look at Utica police foot chase, fatal shooting of boy, frantic CPR
Utica, N.Y. — Nyah Mway and his friend were stopped by Utica police Friday night by officers on the lookout for two suspects in past robberies and because they walked in the street. Thirty-one seconds later, a 13-year-old boy was shot in the chest in a struggle with officers....
Upstate NY restaurant owner to sell massive memorabilia collection after announcing closure
Now that he's closed his restaurant, Sticky Lips BBQ Juke Joint, Howard Nielsen is looking to sell its huge collection of Americana, which he accumulated over several years at auctions in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo. He'll hold a sale from noon to 6 p.m. July 8 at the restaurant at...
Erwin named Pro-Housing Community by New York State
ERWIN, N.Y. (WETM) — The Town of Erwin announced that it was designated as a New York State Pro-Housing Community. New York State started its Pro-Housing Community program last July to reward local governments that are working to address the state’s housing crisis. Pro-Housing Community certified municipalities are eligible to apply for funding programs that […]
Police searching for runaway teen from Oswego County; she was last seen 2 weeks ago
Fulton, N.Y. — Police are searching for an Oswego County teen who has been missing for more than two weeks. Adriana N. Holley, 17, was last seen June 16 when she left her home in Fulton, state troopers said in a news release. She had contact with her mother...
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