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New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Six entering Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame
UTICA — Six outstanding athletes will be inducted into the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame when the organization holds its 35th annual ceremony in October. Five-time Olympic track and field medalist Irving Baxter, star basketball players Michele Davis and Leroy Witherspoon, NCAA champion swimmers Emily Lesher and Alison Lesher Migonis, her twin sister, and NBA broadcaster Tim Roye make up the GUSHOF Class of 2024.
Hoops & Dreams basketball tournament this weekend in Utica
UTICA — The Hoops & Dreams Project will hold its basketball tournament at the courts at Proctor Park Saturday and Sunday. The courts on Culver Avenue will host games. There will be food, motivational speakers, music and entertainment. The event runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Before the Award in His Name, Ed Bradley Was A Real Inspiration to Do Better
Another Utica Boilermaker Road Race has passed, and this year seemed to be incredible because it was a return to pre-COVID numbers and enthusiasm. It's certainly the best Boilermaker since the pandemic, by far. On Thursday night, people gathered at the Irish Cultural Center in Utica for the Wheel Chair...
Which Hudson Valley recreation areas are ADA accessible? Check out DEC's new map
New Yorkers can now more easily find accessible recreation areas throughout the state, including a number of parks and other areas in the Hudson Valley region. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the creation of an Accessible Recreation Destinations Map last month to help New Yorkers and visitors locate wheelchair accessible features at education centers, campgrounds and day use parks, waterway access sites and land areas.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Kerriann Kelly receives NYS District Attorneys Association’s Prosecutor of the Year Award
Kerriann Kelly is the First from Suffolk County to Receive This Prestigious Honor Since 2013. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney has announced that Major Crime Bureau Chief Kerriann Kelly was awarded the 2024 Prosecutor of the Year Award for Trial Advocacy at the District Attorneys Association of New York’s (DAASNY) annual summer conference held in Bolton Landing on June 29, 2024.
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Wanted New York State Man Arrested After Falling Through Ceiling
A man in New York state, who was wanted by police on three felonies, had thought he had found the perfect hiding spot from authorities. He thought wrong. Thing is, police didn't even have to try very hard to bust his cover either. The suspect basically gave himself up to police on his own.
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Drone videos capture intense storm damage in Rome and Canastota
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Severe storms ripped through two CNY counties, leaving tens of thousands without power, buildings in ruins, and The National Weather Service looking for answers. Drone video of Rome damage. Video courtesy of Ben Augustine. In Oneida County, Rome was hit by a likely tornado....
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