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Free Overdose Awareness Week Event Today In Western New York
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31st but today Spectrum Health and Human Services will hold their fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose" event. READ MORE: HERE IS WHAT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC IS PREDICTING FOR THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON IN NEW YORK.
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
DEP accepting applications for environmental education projects
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made nearly $1 million available for projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Many of last year’s awardees also supported people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution. DEP’s 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program is accepting applications through Nov. 15. Up to $1 million...
Jamestown Shooting Claims Life of Buffalo Man: Investigation Underway
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – The Jamestown Police Department is investigating a targeted shooting that led to the death of a 25-year-old from Buffalo. In the early hours of August 16, 2024, a shooting incident occurred behind 309 N. Main St. in Jamestown, resulting in a life-threatening injury to Corey M. Johnson, 25, from Buffalo. The Jamestown Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 2:16 a.m., where Johnson was found with severe injuries.
Bills Predicted to Waive Fan-Favorite RB at Final Roster Cuts
Frank Gore Jr. said he was out to “prove people wrong” after going undrafted and signing with the Buffalo Bills early this offseason. The running back, the son of NFL great and former Bills running back Frank Gore, proved himself as a capable NFL running back in the team’s final preseason game on August 24. Gore rushed for 101 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown in the 31-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers, completing a strong stretch in training camp and the preseason.
Mom sues Albany Med for 3-year-old son’s death after spending 17 hours at ER
Grieving mom sues Albany Med for toddler’s wrongful death. A grieving mother is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to do the right thing: sign a bill that she says would help families, just like hers, receive the compensation they deserve for a wrongful death. “I won’t ever get my son...
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport
Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase.
Orleans County Soil & Water receives grant for tree removal in Holley
The Orleans County Soil and Water District (SWCD) has been awarded a $350,046 grant from New York State that will be used to remove dead and dying ash trees in Holley Canal Falls Park. The grant award came through the Urban and Community Forest grant program funded by the United States Forest Service and was announced by Governor Hochul earlier this month.
New York State Reminds Bowhunters About This Law
The leaves are starting to change, the cooler mornings are here and the goldenrod is starting to bloom and here in New York State, it is almost time for the start of the bowhunting season!. Some wonder, when does deer hunting season start in New York State? Typically, the archery...
NYS Fair concerts today: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and more (Tuesday, Aug. 27)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
Day 7 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — It was a good music day at the New York State Fair. Nearly 47,000 of the 69,394 fairgoers got to see Megan Moroney perform on Suburban Park on Monday night. Before that, thousands filled Chevy Court to see Herman’s Hermits featuring Peter Noone. It was the biggest crowd at this stage so far this year.
Nearly 70,000 enjoy sixth day of 2024 NYS Fair
Geddes, N.Y. — Nearly 70,000 people enjoyed the sixth day of the New York State Fair, officials said. A total of 69,934 people entered the fairgrounds on a bright, sunny Monday, according to fair spokesperson Sean Farnsworth. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Megan Moroney draws 2nd largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history (review, set list)
If you saw Megan Moroney perform at the New York State Fair Monday night, consider yourself “Lucky.”. The “Tennessee Orange” singer drew 47,000 fans to the Suburban Park stage, the second largest crowd in NYS Fair concert history. Fellow country artist Lainey Wilson holds the current record with a crowd of 53,200 at the same stage last year.
Free Fishing Day in NY on August 31: Perfect End to Summer
New York State is offering a special treat for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts this Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the state will host a Free Fishing Day, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy fishing without the need for a fishing license. This event is part of New York’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, designed to encourage families to step away from screens and immerse themselves in nature.
Facing natural disasters, some lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
New Jersey company expands recall of lead-tainted cinnamon
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, has expanded its recall of ground cinnamon to include its Gutierrez brand in addition to El Servidor Corp. brand. The cinnamon has been found to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of...
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