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Lightning Strike Destroys House in New York State

6 days ago | bigcat953.com | Kat Mykals

Storm season is approaching in New York. During a thunderstorm, you're generally told not to stand near tress, telephone poles, or most other places outdoors. You're probably not expecting lightning to strike the very home you decided to seek shelter in? However, that is exactly what officials say occurred Monday, as a lightning strike started a fire which caused a home in New York to be deemed a total loss.
Upstate New York Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship

1 week ago | bigcat953.com | Dan Bahl

Members of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office report that they have arrested Richard M. Karl Jr. of Johnson City, a 56-year-old teacher at Greene High School, following an investigation into allegations of child endangerment and official misconduct. The arrest comes after a report was filed with the Sheriff's Office regarding a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The allegations involve incidents that occurred throughout 2024 and 2025.
Major Changes Coming To SNAP In New York

3 weeks ago | bigcat953.com | Yasmin Young

SNAP recipients will face some major changes to the program in 2025. Republicans have long targeted SNAP benefits, which help feed children, the elderly, the disabled, and families in New York State. In New York, 14.80% of residents receive SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps. New York ranks at #11 for people on SNAP out of all the states, according to Yahoo Finance. Many people who simply cannot work rely on SNAP to ensure they don't go hungry.
These 2 Upstate New York Locations Rank Among the Cheapest Family Vacation Destinations In America in 2025

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Michael Karolyi

Much of New York State has been subjected to a very cold, snowy and sometimes icy winter season and we still have another month to go. These are the times to start thinking about a family vacation. Even if finances are tight your family can still enjoy a fantastic vacation in 2025 and you might not have to go far from home. Did you know that 2 of the cheapest family vacations in America are right here in New York?
These 4 Upstate New York Museums Are Ranked Among the Best In America

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Michael Karolyi

With the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art you could say New York State has some of the finest museums in the world. According to the Museum Association of New York () there are 750 museums in the Empire State. Of those 750, here are the Four Best Museums in Upstate New York. As part of their 10Best series, USA Today have highlighted museums across the United States in a variety of categories.
Former Southern Tier Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Rape

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Traci Taylor

A former teacher from the Southern Tier area of New York, Paul P. Andre, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of raping a student on multiple occasions. Paul P. Andre, a former teacher from Cortland County, New York, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, March 11, to four counts of first-degree rape and four counts of first-degree criminal sexual act. The court proceedings will continue, with the defense motion deadline set for April 25 and the prosecution’s response due by May 9.
Bunnie Xo 'Going Through All of the Emotions' in New Baby Update

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Carena Liptak

Bunnie Xo has shared a rare update on her journey to having a baby with her husband, country superstar Jelly Roll. The podcaster and social media personality says she's currently going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments as she and Jelly work toward their dream of welcoming a new baby into their family. "I'm literally going through IVF treatments right now," Bunnie says in the video. "The hormones, the shots, all that.""Going through all of the emotions.
11 Country Stars Who Never Had Children

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Carena Liptak

The majority of adults still either have or want to have children, but a growing number are choosing to be childfree. According to a 2023 Michigan State University study, about one in five adults in Michigan don't want to become parents. Across the country, a decline in childbearing is noticeable. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported a historic low fertility rate in 2023 with a 3 percent decline from 2022, marking the second consecutive year the rate has dropped.
Report Reveals 480 Staffing Violations at Upstate New York Hospital

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Traci Taylor

A few years ago, my dad experienced a terrifying health situation and was rushed to Albany Medical Center where he was told that he needed surgery that he may not survive. Understanding the severity of my dad's situation, the staff at Albany Medical Center went above and beyond to allow time for all of my family members to arrive in town to see our dad before he was wheeled off to surgery.
Community Invited To Pay Tribute at Funeral for Unclaimed Johnson City Veteran

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Lauryn Schaffner

The Southern Tier community is invited to honor the life and service of Mr. Richard Buchinsky, a 93-year-old Naval veteran of the Korean War who passed away on February 20, 2025. The Hopler and Eschbach Funeral Home, which was entrusted with the care of Mr. Buchinsky, has been unable to locate any family members or relatives and has announced that military honors will be given at his burial, which will take place at 1:00 pm on Friday, February 28, at Riverhurst Cemetery on Main Street in Endwell.