Redevelopment planned for historic Watkins Glen property

Jeff Klossner, the owner of Hop Notch Brewing in Montour Falls, has purchased a decades-old trailer park on Route 14 near Watkins Glen with plans to revitalize the area. Klossner and his sister intend to ... more
UPDATE: Tornado confirmed in Upstate NY town, NWS estimates it at EF-2 strength

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has confirmed a tornado did touch down in parts of Sullivan County. "A tornado tracked from 2-miles north, northeast of Jeffersonville, through Callicoon Center, and Roscoe, before lifting near ... more
Northern Lights enthusiasts spot baby blue spiral in Alaska sky
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Enthusiasts of the Northern Lights in Alaska witnessed a rare sight last Saturday as a light baby blue spiral appeared amidst the green bands of the aurora. However, this phenomenon was not caused by an ... more
World’s most expensive yacht owned by Jeff Bezos nears completion after five years of construction

Jeff Bezos, the world's third-richest person with a net worth of $126.2 billion, is nearing the completion of his latest extravagant purchase – a $500 million hyper yacht named Koru. After five years of construction, ... more
Microburst blamed for damage near Penn Yan after thunderstorms on Wednesday, says NWS

The National Weather Service has surveyed damage in Yates County blaming a microburst for downed power lines and trees in the Penn Yan area. The NWS confirmed the findings in a report on Thursday, less ... more
Florida grandmother charged with aggravated manslaughter after leaving infant in hot car

A 65-year-old grandmother from Florida is facing charges of aggravated manslaughter after she left her seven-month-old granddaughter in her SUV for several hours last November. The incident occurred as temperatures soared into the 90s, and ... more
Airline passenger takes action against British Airways after passenger dies mid-flight

An airline passenger is seeking further compensation from British Airways after she and her family were left traumatized following a fellow passenger's death during their flight from Jamaica to London in December. The woman, who ... more
Nearly half American parents with adult kids still pay their bills

A recent survey by personal finance site Savings.com found that nearly half of American parents with adult children continue to provide them with financial support, with an average monthly contribution of $1,442. While parents are ... more
Report finds drivers are worried about self-driving cars

According to a recent survey conducted by AAA, drivers are embracing the concept of vehicle technology but remain wary of self-driving cars. The survey found that while many drivers are content with partially automated vehicles, ... more
Clyde firefighters help get man stuck on apartment complex roof to safety

The Clyde Fire Department responded to a rescue call in the town of Tyre on Wednesday. The call came in from a local apartment complex for a man who was stuck on the roof. According ... more
Perry’s launches new ice cream flavors: What are they?

New York State ice cream brand Perry's has announced the launch of three new retail flavors for the upcoming spring season. The new flavors are Banana Graham, Dark Chocolate Pretzel, and S’more Adventures and are ... more
Pilot instructor suffers heart attack during flight: Student thought it was an act

A flight instructor suffered a heart attack during a flight, but the pilot believed he was pretending to sleep. The incident occurred on June 29th, 2022, when a pilot with over 9,000 flight hours under ... more
DEA charges father-daughter in international laundering scheme with New York roots

A father and daughter from the Netherlands have been indicted for laundering hundreds of thousands of dollars in narcotics' profits across four continents, according to federal court documents unsealed recently. The indictment charged Xiomara Christian ... more
Don’t expect the price of eggs to drop anytime soon: Bird flu outbreak has killed 58 million

The ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States has cost the government roughly $661 million and added to consumers’ pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit ... more
Debate ignited over school activities following request from “After School Satan Club” in Homer

Homer Brink Elementary parents were shocked when their children came home with invitations to join an After School Satan Club, operated by The Satanic Temple, an organization of secular atheists who do not believe in ... more
Odd lights in the sky over WNY were SpaceX Starlink satellite

Mysterious lights spotted across Western New York on Monday night were revealed to be a SpaceX Starlink satellite. The beam was captured by several viewers who shared photos of it, sparking interest among residents in ... more
McDonald’s drive-thru worker pepper sprayed by duo who robbed fast food store

The Rochester Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at a McDonald's on Mt. Hope Ave. on Friday night. According to the police, the incident occurred at around 10 p.m. when two men ... more
Unusually low flying plane reported over Cayuga Lake: Witnesses say it looked like its lights were on fire

An investigation is underway in Cayuga Lake following a report of an aircraft flying at an unusual low altitude on Thursday night. The Tompkins County 911 received a call from a concerned citizen who reported ... more
Weddings cost more than the down payment on a house

Weddings in the United States are becoming more expensive, to the point where in 23 cities, getting married costs more than putting a down payment on a home, according to a report by financial technology ... more