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Photos on the internet of various strange phenomena can generate exciting speculation but usually have a plausible down-to-earth explanation. One well-known recent case was a pic of some sort of animal (or person) that was taken outside of a zoo in Amarillo, Texas. And while that photo may have stumped some experts, another case here in New York state was quickly determined to be something not too out of the ordinary.

Photos on the internet of various strange phenomena can generate exciting speculation but usually have a plausible down-to-earth explanation. One well-known recent case was a pic of some sort of animal (or person) that was taken outside of a zoo in Amarillo, Texas. And while that photo may have stumped some experts, another case here in New York state was quickly determined to be something not too out of the ordinary.

There's a new tubing option down a beautiful rock-walled canyon in Upstate, New York. And you can even have your own floating cooler along for the ride. Whitewater Challengers offers a lazy tubing run at a new location on the Black River. Our “Tube Taxi” will shuttle you upstream, then...

TOWN OF HOUNSFIELD, New York (WWNY) - Canceled flights, pilot shortages, and inflation have hampered plans for air travelers. We spoke to two local airport managers to see if they’re feeling the travel turbulence. “There are some challenges in the industry with pilots and staffing and operational issues as...

BOONVILLE- The Boonville Farmer's Market is returning to Erwin Park this summer, but you'll have to visit the vendors towards the upper pavilions instead of the lower one. The first thing farmer's market organizer Patti McDaniel wants listeners to know is that the location, although still in Erwin Park, has been altered slightly.

Mike Crowe, President of the Frederic Remington Art Museum, and Oliver Morrison-Nowak sample coffee from Vanessa Gilbert, of Tug Hill Artisan Roasters, Lowville, at the Remington Festival June 18. NCNow photo.

WEST CARTHAGE, New York (WWNY) - A New Hampshire couple that booked a Memorial Day weekend trip to the Pleasant Night Inn is hoping their vacation is one they won’t have to remember. Pat Collins and her husband stayed at the West Carthage motel, booking their stay through a...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - June is National Dairy Month. Local veterinarian, Dr. Melanie Parker-Geurtsen of Cowcalls, is marking the occasion by talking about the changes she has seen in how cows are cared for. She appeared on 7 News at Noon on Friday. Watch her interview above. In the...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - If you need something that’s quick and easy to make for that graduation party, birthday celebration, or neighborhood get-together, Chef Chris Manning has just the recipe. It’s a Lebanese dip called Muhammara. It’s great served with pita chips, vegetables, or anything you can dip...

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Dahlia loves kids and is great with cats, but is not a fan of other dogs. She prefers to be with people. Jefferson County SPCA assistant manager Caitlyn Alberry calls the 5-year-old pit bull “the biggest ham and a giant love bug.”. The shelter...

Former college lacrosse star at Syracuse University wins $14M on NY Lottery scratch-off!. A former standout high school and college lacrosse player who helped the Syracuse Orange win a National Championship in 1995 scored big recently on a shot he took on with a lottery ticket, not a lacrosse ball when he turned a $20 scratch-off from the New York Lottery into nearly $14M dollars!