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Buffalo Sabres Sign First Round Pick Konsta Helenius
The No. 14 overall selection of the 2024 NHL Draft, Konsta Helenius, is officially a member of the Buffalo Sabres as he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team on Monday morning. He is the first member of the Sabres draft selections to make things official. “We see a...
Discount Retail Store Found in Nearly Every State Shuttering Locations
Yet another discount store could be headed for disaster as it begins to close locations. Let's first look back at the first half of 2024 and the growing issues among discount retail stores. Family Dollar, which is owned by Dollar Tree, announced plans to close nearly 1,000 stores throughout 2024....
DA: New York Woman Tortured, Murdered Hudson Valley ‘Partner’
A Hudson Valley woman is accused of torturing her "intimate partner" for months before killing her. On Monday, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced that a Westchester County woman was indicted for murder and for inflicting torture. Westchester County, New York Woman Indicted For Murder, Torture. Kenya Tilford,...
Officials Say Bus Crashed Through Home in New York State
An early Monday morning crash in New York state has resulted in several passengers being sent to the hospital. But while stories of cars and trucks crashing into structures in residential areas are nothing really new, it isn't too often you hear of a bus going into a home. Some...
Is Something Still Wrong With Yankees Ace Gerrit Cole?
The New York Yankees ace starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has struggled since returning on June 19th this season. In four starts he has been roughed up pretty good especially within the division in the American League East. The Boston Red Sox and specifically Rafael Devers have owned Gerrit Cole since he has been a New York Yankee. The reigning AL Cy Young award winner has to improve here because the Yankees are playing very poorly and the starting pitching has not been good. I think Cole is still healthy as so it appears. His velocity has been consistent it just seems both his location and confidence are off. Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:
Governor Hochul Signs Law Allowing Beer to Flow at Boilermaker Post-Race Party
Last year, lawmakers goofed up and accidentally repealed a law that permitted beer to be served for free at the Boilermaker Post-Race party. While lawmakers had celebrated a new law that made it easier for residents to buy beer on Sunday, but they missed that it also revoked F.X. Matt Brewing Company's ability to give away free beer at the Saranac Post-Race Party.
‘Aggressive” Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns
A very "aggressive" bear destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. Officials issued tips so this doesn't happen at your home. The New York State DEC confirmed forest rangers rushed to a home for a "nuisance bear." "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
Many Traveling From Across U.S. To Try Viral New York Pickle Sandwich
People traveling from all over the United States to a New York deli to try a viral sandwich. In January, Seven Brothers Gourmet- Italian Food Market, a deli based on Long Island started selling deli sandwiches on a giant pickle. Long Island Deli Sells Giant Pickle Sandwich. Seven Brothers in...
From Bullets to Bravery: Upstate New York WWII Hero Remembers
Imagine being faced with unimaginable danger, at an altitude of 20 thousand feet, with a plane falling apart around you. Most of us can only dream of the courage it would take to face such a harrowing situation. But for Mr. Richard Scott of Broome County, this was a reality during his time as a bombardier and navigator in World War II.
The Buffalo Bills Hilariously Test Different Types Of Milk
Can you tell the difference between different types of milk, without reading the container that it came in? The Buffalo Bills were put to the test, and some passed. There is more than just 2% and whole milk these days. There are a lot of different types of milk on...
COVID Hospitalizations Increase By Over 100% In New York State
Here we go again. COVID hospitalizations have skyrocketed in New York State. These are the symptoms you need to watch for. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul provided a rare COVID-19 update for New Yorkers. Hochul continues to update New Yorkers about COVID, but her updates aren't as often. COVID Spreading...
Mosquito Alert in Central New York: Why Your Health Is at Risk
Mosquitos in New York are capable of transmitting several life threatening diseases - and there's more of these nasty bloodsuckers than ever before this year. No, you're not imagining it. New York is dealing with an insane amount of bugs this year, from an active moth outbreak to biblical swarms of black flies.
Here’s How Hurricane Beryl Will Impact Upstate New York
The first hurricane of the year made landfall in Texas on Monday and forecasters say remnants of Hurricane Beryl may impact New York State. Here's what we know. The 2024 hurricane season is off to a rough start. Hurricane Beryl, which formed on June 28, is officially the earliest-forming Category 5 hurricane to form in the Atlantic basin per the Weather Channel.
How Do You Connect And Thrive In Central New York?
How do you make friends locally in Central New York? What things are there to do as a young adult in and around Utica?. That's one question being asked on Reddit right now on the Utica Board: How to make friends and what to do as a young adult in and around Utica:
Is Drinking Soda A Dating Turn Off For Central New Yorkers?
One viral post online claims that drinking soda on a date is a major turn off. Is there any truth to that while out on dates in Central New York?. One post on Reddit from 2021 is going viral in 2024 for mentioning that drinking soda on a date is a major turn off:
Heat Advisory for Even Hotter Weather in New York
The steamy weather continues in New York. And if you think yesterday was hot, wait until today. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon until 8 PM on Tuesday, July 9. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s once again but the heat index will...
Meet New York Athletes Competing for Gold at Paris Olympics
Who will bring home Gold at this year's Paris Olympics? Will any of athletes hail from New York State?. Several Team USA athletes call the Empire State home, some from Central New York, including Syracuse, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca. Breanna Stewart from Syracuse is heading back to her third Olympic...
Utica Faces Surge in Violence: Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident at Establishment
The job of Utica Police is becoming increasingly more challenging as they continue to deal with a plethora of violent acts, while in the midst of a very difficult internal investigation and Attorney General investigation. In the wake of the deadly officer involved shooting that claimed the life of a...
State Police Arrest Four People for Selling Stolen Military Equipment on Facebook
The New York State Police have arrested four individuals on serious charges. It is alleged by police that the suspects stole a large quantity of military equipment from two locations in Upstate New York and attempted to sell them. The investigation was led by the Community Stabilization Unit and began...
Do You Own This Record? Vinyl in Your Attic Worth Over $20K
It's garage sale season in Upstate New York and you absolutely never know when you're going to come across a treasure at a local garage or yard sale. It's very important to know what is and isn't valuable, and Keeler regular Mighty John the Record Guy is the country's foremost expert on record values.
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