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Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
'Conditions were deplorable': 13 dogs rescued after home raid in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Niagara County Sheriff's deputies raided a home on Lockport Street in Niagara Falls, they weren't expecting to find 13 dogs covered in filth. "Unfortunately these conditions were deplorable, when they arrived to us there was flea dirt that was present," said Kelli Swagel,...
‘This is not rocket science:’ Monroe Co. Sheriff calls for end to violence against police
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is sharing a call on the community and to public officials following the recent rise in assaults on police officers. Last week, a man opened fire on a Rochester police officer’s patrol vehicle during a traffic stop. Two shots were fired and no one was injured. […]
Monroe County is riding the wave of golf's surge in popularity with lots of new investments
From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
Doggie foam party with the Niagara SPCA
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County SPCA is hosting a fun event and inviting the community to come check it out. On Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m., the Niagara SPCA will be hosting a doggie foam party. The party will be held at the SPCA location on 2100 Lockport Road.
All Monroe County offices and services re-open after Crowdstrike outage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — All Monroe County offices and buildings will be re-opened as the county is recovering from Friday’s CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage. The outage led to thousands of the county’s computers and servers going offline. Monroe County Information Systems was able to bring back 75% of those devices back online, mainly 911, MCSO, […]
Social Media Is Blaming The Buffalo Bills After Jaw-Dropping Video Leaks Of Patrick Mahomes Connecting With His Special New Target
Football fans are blaming the Buffalo Bills for handing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs a special weapon on a silver platter, following a leaked video of No. 15 doing damage with his new wide receiver. In a move that surprised many, the Bills traded the No. 28 and...
Uno Reverse: Southtowns pub re-opens after closing its doors just one week after grand opening
HAMBURG, N.Y. — After recently calling it quits just one week after its long-awaited grand opening, The Foxglove Pub took to Instagram Monday for the first time since early June with an update many people may not have been expecting. The pub appears to be re-opening with new hours...
Buffalo, WNY festivals to attend this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the month wraps up and August draws near, crowds are preparing to gather to eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals in Western New York. Check out a list of celebrations for the weekend of July 26 to 27 below: Buffalo Galbani Italian Festival The Galbani Italian Festival […]
Meme Of Trump In A Coffin Gets New York Radio Host Fired
A former Cumulus Media air talent is saying he’s the victim of a “well organized hit job” after losing his job over a controversial meme of former President Donald Trump in a coffin. “Slick” Tom Tiberi revealed on Facebook he has been let go from Buffalo’s 97 Rock (WGRF).
4 people, including juvenile, taken into custody for alleged robbery in Hamburg motel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were taken into custody in connection with the robbery of a 25-year-old man Saturday, according to Hamburg police. According to officials, the man allegedly went to a Motel 6 on Camp Road at 2:30 a.m. to meet up with a woman he had met earlier at a Depew bar. […]
Niagara Falls Police looking for 13-year-old
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls Police are looking for the community's help in locating 13-year-old Kiana Jermy. Kiana was last seen on Friday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. wearing a red sweatshirt with white lettering, light blue jeans with rips in them, and silver & black Jordan sneakers.
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