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LARCH hosts 18th century musical performance
TICONDEROGA | Anne and Ridley Enslow treated audiences at the Hancock House on Aug. 16 and 17 to their professional performances of 18th century music. “It was wonderful,” said audience member and Ti resident, Joyce Cooper. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but that was really special.”
Moriah's M3 Musicfest returns
“I am grateful for everyone's attendance and am really looking to entice more of Moriah and Port Henry and local residents,” said Trish Montgomery, concert organizer. “We are getting bigger every year and are starting to gain some name recognition.” — MORIAH| Moriah Magical Music, otherwise known as the annual M3 MusicFest, is returning for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Rare Weather Event Could Wash out NY State Fair Opening Day
If you plan on hitting up the New York State Fair on opening day, you might want to wear a bathing suit under your clothes. Central New York's endless cycle of rainy weather continues, but a relatively rare weather event for this time of year will make things extra soggy come Wednesday, August 21.
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
$32M Resurfacing Project Begins On Busy Interstate In Westchester
Work has commenced on a multi-million dollar project that will restore a well-used stretch of highway in Westchester, officials announced. In an announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 20, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a $32.4 million resurfacing project has started on a 5.5-mile stretch of Interstate…
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
N.Y. weather: September shaping up to be hotter than average
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — With summer coming to an end, sights are set on September and the return of seasonable sweater weather. However, a monthly outlook by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center reveals that fall enthusiasts may want to hold off on packing away those short sleeve shirts.
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
New book considers the wilderness, faith and Black women who empowered Harriet Tubman
A statue of Harriet Tubman, called "Beacon of Hope," is on display in Lake Placid this summer at the final home of fellow abolitionist John Brown. The two shared a close friendship and deep faith. A new biography published this year examines how Tubman's faith, community, and knowledge of the...
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
ATF and NSSF Offer $5,000 Reward for Information on Recent Firearms Burglaries
(WNY News Now) – SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), alongside the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has launched a significant reward initiative following a series of firearm thefts from federal firearms licensees in upstate New York. The combined effort aims to incentivize information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these criminal acts.
DOS: Consumer Protection warns elders of financial scams
The New York Department of State's Consumer Protections division is highlighting ways older adults can spot financial scams as the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center finds investment scams to be the top crime type in 2023.
When does school begin in NNY?
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – School for students in Northern New York is almost upon us. A number of schools in the north country will get right to work on Tuesday, September 3. However, a number of schools will begin the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5. Here’s a list of […]
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