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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....
State of Emergency, Closed Roads, Power Outages in Central New York
Mother Nature has caused chaos across New York and the Governor has declared a statewide State of Emergency. Oneida County is also under a State of Emergency through July 23. A curfew is in place in areas impacted by the storm from 8:30 PM to 5:30 AM. Oneida County Executive...
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons available Thursday in Clinton
CLINTON — The Oneida County Office for the Aging will be at the Clinton Farmers’ Market from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, July 18, to distribute Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon booklets to eligible seniors. Once a year, the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)...
RANKED: Do you live in one of the best communities in Oneida County?
Looking for a new place in Oneida County to call home? Niche.com maintains an ongoing study of quality of life in communities. Niche uses data available from dozens of public data sources including the Department of Education, U.S. Census, and FBI, according to Niche.com. According to Niche.com, the Oneida County has a population of 231,055, and was ranked #22 among Best Counties to Live in New York, and given an overall grade of “B”.
Jervis Public Library announces next week's events
ROME — Jervis Public Library in Rome announced their upcoming daily events schedule for next week. Monday, July 22: 10 a.m. Tai Chi class; 2:30 p.m. Nature Vibes for teens; 6 p.m. The World’s Most Awkward Library Program; 6 p.m. Beginner Ukulele Circle; 6:30 p.m. Advanced Ukulele Circle.
Lady Comets heading to national softball tournament
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A local youth softball team is setting out in search of some national hardware in Maryland. The Utica Lady Comets — a youth softball organization consisting of players from all over Central New York — has qualified their 14-and-under team, coached by Kathy Wilmot, for the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Eastern National Championships in Ocean City, Maryland. This summer, the Lady Comets have compiled a 28-5 record while traveling all over New York State.
Texas man dies after finishing Boilermaker Road Race
UTICA — A 61-year-old man died from a heart attack shortly after finishing the Boilermaker Road Race in Utica on Sunday, according to his obituary and family posts on social media. Blake E. Hook, formerly of Utica, “crossed the finish line of the Boilermaker Road Race, an event he...
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
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...
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...
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