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Chris Stapleton show rescheduled for Sunday at Lakeview Amphitheater
The Chris Stapleton concert that was postponed earlier this week due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy conditions at the Laview Amphitheater has been rescheduled. It will happen tomorrow, Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m., officials ... more
Postal worker faces federal charges for bringing firearm to work
Federal charges have been brought against Bria K. Maraia, a DeWitt postal worker, who was found to possess three firearms on the premises of the DeWitt post office in March. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service ... more
Chris Stapleton concert postponed due to air quality concerns
Ongoing air quality concerns in the Finger Lakes and Central New York has prompted the postponement of a highly-anticipated concert. Chris Stapleton, who was set to play at St. Joseph's Health Amphitheater at Lakeview on ... more
Travelers frustrated by new Thruway rest stops after busy holiday weekend
Over Memorial Day weekend, many travelers experienced the newly renovated rest areas on the New York State Thruway, part of a $450 million initiative to overhaul all 27 rest areas along the 570-mile superhighway. Many ... more
South Seneca trap club takes top honors, clinching spot in NYS clay target spring league conference
In an impressive show of marksmanship, the Falcon Trap Club from South Seneca Junior/High School bagged first place in Conference 9 of the 2023 New York State Clay Target Spring League. In a league-wide competition ... more
Man who pointed gun at Walmart worker in Camillus arrested on weapons, menacing, and reckless assault charges
Authorities say a 44-year-old has been taken into custody after pointing a gun at an employee at the Camillus Walmart. Adam Schadler, 44, was arrested on June 2 after the incident, which occurred last month ... more
Security guard at Destiny USA fired over mass shooting threat
A 21-year-old security guard at Destiny USA has been fired following allegations of threatening to commit mass shootings at the mall and an upcoming local pride parade, named "CNY Pride Festival and Parade," as disclosed ... more
From frost to dry weather: Finger Lakes vineyards hopeful that weather will normalize soon
The Finger Lakes region was struck by a devastating frost just a couple weeks ago causing extensive damage to vineyards and orchards in the area. Mark Karasz, owner of Rock Stream Vineyards, told WETM-TV that ... more
Finger Lakes allergy season in full swing: How long will it last?
The Finger Lakes region is currently experiencing a severe spring allergy season, with grass and tree pollen peaking at the same time. Dr. Emily Weis, clinical director for allergy at URMC, tells 13WHAM-TV that this ... more
Syracuse duo arrested after shoplifting at Waterloo outlet mall
State police in Waterloo arrested two Syracuse residents following a shoplifting investigation at the Waterloo Outlet Mall. Nusky James, 23, and Sharcarey James, 28, were both arrested for petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, ... more
Camillus Walmart employee hurt while fleeing armed man prompting lockdown
An employee of the Camillus Walmart store was injured while fleeing an armed man, prompting an immediate lockdown of the facility, according to local police. The incident occurred in the store's parking lot on West ... more
DEC, Finger Lakes Land Trust protects 86 acres along Skaneateles Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) announced this week the permanent protection of 86 acres in the Skaneateles Lake watershed through the use of a conservation ... more
State and local leaders tour frost damage at Finger Lakes vineyards
State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, along with representatives from various state and federal agencies, toured vineyards in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions on Friday to assess the impact of a recent freeze. The ... more
Supreme Court rolls back protections for wetlands in broad ruling that favors farmers, developers, and polluting industries
New York State’s top environmental regulator today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Thursday that will remove millions of acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands from federal regulation. The Montezuma Wildlife Refuge in Seneca, Wayne and ... more
DEC and DOH issue reminder for residents to stay vigilant as HABs season begins in Finger Lakes
The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) have issued a reminder for New Yorkers to remain vigilant about harmful algal blooms (HABs) as the 2023 reporting season commences. The DEC's ... more
Frost, freeze puts major stress on grapes across Finger Lakes
The Finger Lakes region, a critical area for vineyards, has experienced significant damage following freezing temperatures on Thursday morning that caused about 50% crop loss at Lakewood Vineyards and an estimated 35% at Fox Run ... more
Officials continue monitoring Lake Ontario shoreline levels
Local and state officials are on alert as water levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River increase due to weeks of heavy rainfall across the Great Lakes. Governor Kathy Hochul's administration reports Lake ... more
County leaders worried about state shifting Medicaid funds and how it will impact budgeting
The recently passed $229 billion New York state budget, which re-allocates Medicaid funds, is raising alarm among county administrators statewide. Wayne County Administrator Rick House and his counterparts worry about the impact of Governor Kathy ... more
Longtime CNY country radio host Becky Palmer from “Tom and Becky’ passes away from cancer
Longtime country radio host Becky Palmer, known for hosting the "Tom and Becky" morning show on B104.7 with Tom Owens, has passed away at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. Palmer, who ... more
