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N.Y. Lottery: Player claims $1M on scratch-off game as one-time lump sum; 1 top prize remains
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York Lottery player has claimed a $1 million prize on a scratch-off game — and one top prize still remains. Walter Jewels of Freeport, New York, has claimed the prize on the Magic 8 Ball scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at Curiosity, located at 193 Atlantic Ave., in Freeport.
Four local Troopers receive NYSP commendations
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police Superintendent Steven James issued commendations and recognized 31 individuals for bravery and overall exceptional contributions at the annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. The ceremony — now in its 48th year — pays tribute to...
Canadian wildfire season begins, will we see a repeat of 2023 in Western New York?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In June of 2023, if you were to stand and look out across Rochester from the Cobbs Hill Reservoir, the view was very different than what you might see today. As Rochester’s skyline was tinted at times an almost unearthly shade of orange as wildfire smoke from fires burning in Quebec covered much of the East Coast.
Officers fill courtroom for sentencing of man who shot at police
Syracuse, N.Y. – Nearly three dozen police officers filled the gallery of an Onondaga County courtroom Thursday for the sentencing of a man who fired at police, barely missing one officer. Tajh Smith, 19, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and admitted to opening fire with the intent...
On eve of Phish singer’s concert, CNY venue and Otisco strike truce in legal fight
Otisco, NY — Wonderland Forest and the town of Otisco have reached a temporary truce in a legal battle involving the 430-acre concert venue, representatives for both sides say. Earlier this year, the town passed two local laws restricting mass gatherings and noise levels. The town supervisor says the...
Hochul says gun violence stats are improving in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that the state is turning the tide in the fight against gun violence. The governor pointed to a two-year drop in incidents of gun violence, including a 37% reduction in shooting incidents in the state through the first four months of 2024, compared to a five-year average. Hochul also said that the New York State Police have seized illegal firearms at a record pace so far this year.
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