Widespread, Invasive Plant in NY Causes Blistering, Painful Burns
The DEC is warning New Yorkers of a widespread, invasive plant whose sap causes blistering and painful burns. Have you spotted it in Utica?
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Huge 'Fresh Express' Bagged Salad Recall In CNY Due To Parasite
Over 200 people are sick and counting as a popular bagged salad sold at Aldi, Walmart, and other locations may be contaminated with the cyclospora parasite, which causes an illness known as cyclosporiasis.
Phone Apps Are Being Created to Track COVID-19 Exposure
You download an app - and your phone will be logging when you come into contact with another person who has a similar, or the same app thanks to Bluetooth technology.
Picente: Reopen Entire Economy with Masks, Distancing
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says he isn't interested in micromanaging your life and thinks government leaders, namely Governor Cuomo, should stop trying to do so.
Top 7 Outdoor Activities That Should Make a Comeback for Kids
So, we were all proud of and interested in the SpaceX-ploits of the astronauts who Elon Musk recently launched into outer space on his rocket. One of them, Doug Hurley from Apalachin in Central New York's Southern Tier, according to many headlines, played "capture the flag&am…
DEC: 'Horror Plant' Causing Blindness & Burns, Spreading in CNY
A plant dubbed the 'horror plant' by the DEC because it causes severe burns, and even blindness, is appearing in Central New York, and has been spotted near Utica and Rome. Giant Hogweed is here.
Picente: Better Communication Needed, Expected Going Forward
Just hours after excoriating Governor Cuomo on Thursday night, here's what County Exec. Anthony Picente had to say on Friday.
SU Outlines More Changes, Campus-Wide COVID Testing For Fall
Syracuse University plans on welcoming students back to campus for the fall semester, but operations will look different as a result of the coronavirus.
New Yorkers Urge Everyone to Wear Masks in New Contest Videos
The coronavirus pandemic has hit NY, and while we're on the course of recovery, it's still important to wear a mask to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Cuomo Wants to Pause Phase 2 Upstate, Picente Say 'No'
Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente calls the Governor's decision outrageous, saying it shows a lack of respect in the late hour decision.
Oneida County See 3 More COVID Deaths, All 3 From Nursing Homes
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente opened his daily briefing on Wednesday sharing the sad news of three more coronavirus deaths, along with 23 new positive cases.
Animal Adventure Park Closes "Drive-Thru Zoo" Operation
More adjustments are coming to Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, which had been operating as a drive-thru attraction in recent days.