Suh Neubauer

Vestal

News Director at WICZ-TV (Vestal, NY)

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Moms Celebrate Free Admission at Animal Adventure Park for Mother’s Day Weekend

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Animal Adventure Park & Preserve is offering free admission for moms from Friday, May 9 to Sunday, May 11, in honor of Mother’s Day. The park says Mother's Day weekend is one of the busiest days of the year. Park Hours: Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admissions at 3 p.m. for the Preserve and 4 p.m. for the Park.)
Hochul Announces $500 Million for Affordable Housing Initiatives in FY26 Budget

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new proposals aimed at making homeownership more affordable for New Yorkers. During a tour of a new affordable housing project in Syracuse on Thursday, Hochul announced more details on $500 million to tackle the housing crisis in the 2026 budget. Hochul says the state plans to build 30,000 new homes in the Syracuse area over the next decade. Total Investment: $500 million statewide for new housing.
Syracuse Diocese Bishop Releases Statement on Election of American Pope

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Bishop Douglas J. Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse released the following statement following the news that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost had been elected to be the 267th pope, the first-ever American to serve in the role at the Vatican. Full Statement of Bishop Douglas J. Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse on the election of Pope “Habemus papam” – “We have a pope!” I join Catholics throughout the world in welcoming Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Successor of St. Peter.
Walton Man Arrested in FBI's "Operation Restore Justice" for Online Child Exploitation

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

A nationwide operation by the Justice Department and the FBI, "Operation Restore Justice," resulted in the arrest of 205 alleged child sex offenders, including a 19-year-old Delaware County resident. Authorities believe Jerry N. Butler Butler III is involved in the "764" network, which allegedly seeks to exploit vulnerable individuals, including children. Butler III is suspected of administering an online offshoot of "764" across multiple social media platforms.
CoreLife Eatery to Pay $7.8 Million for False Claims in Restaurant Revitalization Fund

1 week ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

CoreLife Eatery, LLC has agreed to pay $7.8 million to settle a dispute that it made false claims to obtain funds from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), a program established under the American Rescue Plan Act to aid restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. CoreLife operated restaurants in multiple states, including New York, where it has locations in Vestal, Syracuse and New Hartford.
New York Times/Siena College Poll Finds Voters Think Trump Has Gone Too Far

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

A New York Times/Siena College poll finds that voters think President Trump has gone too far in his attempts to expand his power. The poll asked registered voters' opinions on the US economy, personal finances, and Trump's policies and performance. The majority of voters, even many who support what Trump is doing, see his first three months as "chaotic" and "scary."Trump's approval rating is at 42 percent, while 54 percent of voters disapprove of the job he is doing.
Cornell Expert Assures Consumers: FDA Milk Test Suspension Won't Impact Safety

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Experts say states can cover cover the gap following Monday's announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be suspending its testing program for Grade "A" milk and other dairy products. Nicole Martin, director of Cornell University’sMilk Quality Improvement Program and an expert on dairy foods microbiology, says consumers should not be worried about the safety of milk and other dairy products.
Report: New York's "Bottle Bill" Could Save Municipalities Millions If Modernized

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

Albany, NY - Advocates, including NYPIRG, are urging state lawmakers to approve a "Bigger, Better, Bottle Bill" to capitalize on these potential savings, reduce litter, and address New York's growing trash crisis. A new report by the think tank Eunomia Research & Consulting and released by a coalition of civic, labor, environmental and business groups reveals that municipalities could save between $39.5 million and $108.6 million if the state modernizes the four-decades-old law.
UPDATE: Missing Endicott Man Spent Several Hours Near Union Intersection

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

UPDATE: The Broome County Sheriff's office has received several tips, surveillance footage and witness reports that missing Endicott man Joseph Maine spent several hours near the intersection of North McKinley Ave. and Woodrow Ave. in the Town of Union. On Tuesday, the sheriff's office asked neighbors living within a mile radius of 700 North McKinley Avenue to check their security and doorbell cameras for any leads on his location.
Catskills Animal Shelter Receives $1,000 Donation from Auchinachie Cares Program

3 weeks ago | wicz.com | Suh Neubauer

The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society has received a $1,000 donation from the Auchinachie Cares program, which supports local non-profit organizations. Established in 2016, Auchinachie Cares donates monthly funds to various charities in the area. The Heart of the Catskills Humane Society focuses on finding homes for adoptable pets and has been recognized by the ASPCA for its high-quality care.