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Shots Fired During Youth Football Game in Upstate New York (Video)
What started as a seemingly innocent video of young boys playing youth football took a terrifying turn for the worse on Sunday in the western portion of Upstate New York. According to sources, Rell Lawhorn, the head coach of the Flower City Panthers, a travel youth football team based out of Rochester, was shot in Buffalo while the suspect was charged with attempted murder and kidnapping.
Grandpa’s Viral Baby Nursery Mural Has Internet in Tears
If this is any indication of what kind of grandpa this dad will be, this baby is going to be getting a great one. A TikToker's video showing what happened after she told her parents she's expecting went viral thanks to her father's one-of-a-kind gift. Dad Flies Across The Country.
Kitten Exposes Four People to Rabies in Central New York
Four people are undergoing post exposure prophylaxis after handing a kitten that turned out to be rabid. The Oneida County Health Department is warning residents that rabies continues to present a massive problem in Central New York. Earlier this month, a rabid bat managed to get inside a home in...
Your Family’s Favorite Best Halloween Event Is Back In Central New York
One of Central New York's favorite Halloween events is back this October. Spooktacular is the Utica Zoo’s classic Halloween and harvest celebration. Each and every fall, families from all over enjoy the many trick-or-treat stations and so much more. This year you'll find plenty of food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, keeper talks, and animal meet-and-greets.
Walmart Stores Getting New Carts Because of This Concerned Mom
Walmart has started introducing new carts at some of its stores in an effort to attract additional shoppers while also being more accommodating to current customers. What Happened The Last Time Walmart Introduced New Carts. Walmart has been on a bit of a kick to reimagine the design of its...
America’s Favorite Game Is Coming To Central New York
If you've always wanted to spin that wheel, now may be your time in Central New York. America's favorite game show is coming on October 6th. America's game, Wheel of Fortune LIVE, is coming to The Showroom at Turning Stone on Sunday, October 6th for shows at 3:00PM and 8:00PM. Both shows will be hosted by TV personality, Bob Goen. Does that name sound familiar? It should:
Rent Raised In Parts Of Upstate New York More Than Most Of U.S.
New data proves that rent has increased in these parts of Upstate New York more than most of America. Zillow updates its Observed Rent Index monthly. The most recent data, from July found that rent increased 847 of the 867 U.S. counties over the past year. Rent Across America Increase.
Rampant Scams in Herkimer: Here’s What Police Want You to Know
Scammers are terrorizing residents of this Central New York town with threats of blackmail and police impersonation scams. Scam artists are becoming relentless. They not only increased their aggression when targeting would-be victims, their creativity is making it even harder to spot them. Recently, fraudsters began harassing former and current...
New Artisanal Restaurant Opening at Historic Clinton Green Next Month
Central New York's artisanal restaurant scene is growing with one opening in just a few weeks!. Fans of City Cafe in Whitesboro are practically buzzing that owner Alyssa Williams is opening up a brand new location a few towns over. The new restaurant won't be a carbon copy of City...
Owners Say Goodbye to Pizzeria They Opened 37 Years Ago in Central New York
After nearly 4 decades the owners of a Central New York pizzeria are stepping down. Mario and Lucia opened Mario's Pizza on North Main Street in Oriskany Falls in 1987. Today is their last day. The couple is saying goodbye to the business in order to focus on their health.
50 Cent Double Cheeseburgers? You Can Score In Central New York For One Day Only
Wait, did someone say a double cheeseburger for 50 cents? When is it happening and where can I get one?. National Cheeseburger Day is Wednesday, September 18 and one fast food chain is celebrating with 50-cent burgers. You can get a 50 cent double cheeseburger at participating McDonald's for one...
Billions Of Dollars In Unclaimed Money In New York
New York State has billions of unclaimed money and some of that could be yours. Currently, the state has over $19 billion dollars in unclaimed funds and they are looking to give it back to the rightful owners. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. On...
2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships Land in Utica This Week
27 Countries from around the world, and the United States will be in Utica starting this week for the historic 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships. Thousands of people from around the world are expected to be visiting the region for the next two weeks during the competition, and portions of the tournament will be broadcast worldwide and on ESPN.
Village of Frankfort Mayor Makes Difficult Decision to Shut Down Police Department
The Mayor of the Village of Frankfort has made a terribly difficult decision only a few months into his first term in office. In an open letter to the public Monday night, he announced his intention to being the process of shutting down the local police department. Justin Smithson penned...
Fall Arrives This Weekend, When Do We Move The Clocks Back?
The Autumnal Equinox is the official start of Fall, and it begins Sunday, September 22, 2024. The first official day of Winter is Saturday, December 21st, this year. So, this begs the question - when do we move the clocks back one hour to Daylight Standard Time? It turns out, we still have quite a ways to go.
Two Juveniles, Aged 12 and 15, Arrested for Alleged Threats to Shoot Up Utica Schools
Two teenagers are in serious trouble following two separate school shooting threats. Both incidents happened within days of each other and Utica Police and The Utica City School District have both jointly released details. In a joint press release both organizations reiterated the desire to give the most detailed and...
Beautiful Adirondack Balloon Festival Begins This Week!
The 51st annual Adirondack Balloon Festival is set to return from Thursday, September 19th through Sunday, September 22nd, and it's free. Over 70 balloons across the United States and beyond will grace the skies during this awesome event. The 51st Adirondack Balloon Festival Schedule. Thursday, September 19th:. The event will...
8 New Halloween Candy Offerings You Need to Hand Out This Year
Which house is yours: The one that hands out that same boring candy bars you've been putting into buckets on Halloween for the past 10 years or the one that wants to be the talk of the neighborhood kids because you have the best treats?. Halloween is obviously a huge...
New Yorkers Can Now Kill Rabbits, Squirrels In These Areas
Most New Yorkers can now legally hunt squirrels, rabbits and much more. The New York State DEC announced the opening of small game hunting seasons across New York State, throughout the state, including on many public lands. DEC Announces Start of Small Game Hunting Seasons In New York State. “New...
Once Again Northern Lights Will Be Visible Across New York
This year has been a very active year so far for the Northern Lights in New York and that will continue this weekend. Clear skies and a recent solar storm will allow New Yorkers a chance to see the Northern Lights in their own backyard over the next couple of days.
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