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109 New Cannabis Licenses in New York: Where You Can Already Buy in Binghamton
This month (July 2024), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Cannabis Control Board took steps to advance the state’s cannabis regulatory framework. Topics at the monthly board meeting included license approvals, market updates, and enforcement updates. 109 adult-use cannabis licenses were authorized for...
Over $1 Million Raised For Charities In Western New York
Thousands of non-profits across Western New York woke up to great news on Wednesday morning. The Annual Day of Giving in Western New York raised over $1 million dollars. In fact so many people wanted to give back and help out that the organizers of Give 716 Day extended the deadline to give!
Schumer, Gillibrand call for federal aid for destroyed downtown Rome
Washington — U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called Wednesday for federal aid for parts of Upstate New York badly damaged in Tuesday’s storm. The senators are urging Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve any New York state request for a major disaster declaration. The request follows devastating damage from the rain and wind storms that tore through Upstate New York.
Winds wreck homes along one street in Canastota, forcing residents out for now (video)
Canastota, N.Y. -- Mary Smith was in her upstairs apartment on Barlow Street when Tuesday’s storm hit. Smith, 32, said she saw the wind build. A trash can flew across the street. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Village of Whitesboro Reschedules Tom Nitti Concert for Friday
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- A concert featuring local country star Tom Nitti is set to take place this Friday in the Village of Whitesboro. The concert was originally planned for tonight; however, due to inclement weather, it had to be rescheduled. "With safety as our utmost concern, we have rescheduled Tom...
United Way sets up fund for Rome and Canastota families hit by severe weather
ROME, N.Y. — The United Way of the Mohawk Valley has set up a fund to help families in Oneida County impacted by severe weather Tuesday. The City of Rome and the Village of Canastota experienced devastating tornado activity Tuesday, leading to significant damage and even the loss of life.
Showing Fairness: Boonville Oneida County Fair offering solution for Lewis County floats
LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Boonville Oneida County Fair is lending a hand to any floats that didn’t get to be part of the canceled parade at the Lewis County Fair. In an announcement from the Lewis County Fair, officials at the Boonville Oneida County Fair are welcoming any floats to participate in the Tuesday, […]
Local resident from Barneveld accused of criminal contempt in Trenton: NYSP
TRENTON- A local resident is faced with an accusation stemming from an alleged domestic dispute Monday in Oneida County, authorities say. Karyona L. Cittadino, 28, of Barneveld, NY was arrested Monday morning by the New York State Police (Remsen). Cittadino is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of criminal contempt in the second-degree (disobeying court order).
More than 10k people without power in Rome; neighbors describe area as 'war zone'
ROME, N.Y. — As of early Wednesday morning, there are still no reports of injuries to people in the city of Rome following a strong storm Tuesday. National Grid reports more than 10,000 customers are without power in Rome alone. The number across Oneida County sits at above 20,000 as of Wednesday morning.
Devastating Photos of Tornado Damage in Rome [Gallery]
The City of Rome is in a State of Emergency following a tornado that ripped through downtown on Tuesday afternoon. Photo galleries from destructive storm. The former St, Mary's Church In the city had a portion of its roof ripped off, and the steeple collapsed during the storm. Severe thunderstorms...
Blade collapse, New York launch and New Jersey research show uneven progress of offshore wind
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Three events Wednesday highlighted the uneven progress of the offshore wind industry in the Northeast, including the start of a major project in New York, research aimed at preventing environmental damage in New Jersey, and a temporary shutdown of a wind farm in Massachusetts after a broken turbine blade washed ashore on a famous beach.
Voting Open For Inaugural Retired New York Racehorse Of The Year Award
Voted on by the fans, the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Wednesday release. Casting a ballot will be open to the...
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