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N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces 500 scholarship awards for future health care workers
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that 500 people have been selected to receive the New York State Health Care Workers for Our Future Scholarship, offering full tuition to students pursuing careers in key healthcare roles. “We’re investing in New York’s future by supporting the next generation of health care professionals,”...
County leaders celebrate completion of Trailblazing Women of WNY monument project at Old County Hall
A number of local officials joined the Trailblazing Women of WNY on Monday to formally commemorate the monuments of Mary Burnett Talbert, Louise Blanchard Bethune and Geraldine “Gawö:Sid-tah” Green. Read more from WBEN:
NY State Fair forecast for Day 7: Sunny skies could turn rainy by nightfall
Geddes, N.Y. —It’s looking to be a sunny and hot day Tuesday at the New York State Fair, but cooler temperatures are expected to roll in later in the night. Temperatures will hit a high of around 89 degrees Tuesday, with light wind, according to the National Weather Service.
Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
Upstate New York To Host Major Festival For Twilight Zone Anniversary
Rod Serling was the host of The Twilight Zone and also wrote the episodes. The Rod Serling Archive mentioned that Serling was born in Syracuse, NY and he moved with his family to Binghamton, NY. They also explained that Serling served in the military before going to college in Ohio and later working in New York City.
Connect Niagara Bus says they are waiving bus fares
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The bus service that operates in Niagara County is set to waive bus fares for a week. Starting after Labor Day on September 3 and continuing to September 6, the Connect Niagara Bus Service will offer free rides to those who use their services. The...
Jamie Romeo, candidate for Monroe County Clerk; and previewing the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival: coming up on "Connections," Tuesday, August 27, 2024
12:00: Jamie Romeo, candidate for Monroe County Clerk. 1:00: Previewing the 2024 Rochester Fringe Festival. Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo is running for re-election. This hour, we sit down with her to discuss her work, her priorities for office, and the role of the county clerk. It's an opportunity for voters to hear her answers to our questions and yours. In studio:
13 Restaurants In Monroe County With Critical Health Violations
In case you missed it, these 13 restaurants in Monroe County had multiple and/or critical health inspection violations. Monroe County published a list of restaurants with essential health code violations during their latest inspections in July. ***This list includes schools and other non-restaurants inspected and reported to the New York...
Man admits to punching officer, trying to steal gun last September
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man pleaded guilty on Monday to charges stemming from an interaction with a police officer last fall, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office. On September 25, 2023, a Rochester Police officer was responding to reports of gunshots on Seventh Street when he...
Niagara Falls police, family identify victim in weekend homicide
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A local man was pronounced dead after a senseless shooting at a memorial event Saturday night in Niagara Falls that was promoting peace. The shooting happened in the area of 9th Street and Ferry Avenue and took place during a peaceful community block party that has been held for years. […]
Police investigating overnight shooting on Buffalo’s East Side
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on Stockbridge Avenue, officials said. According to officials, officers responded to the call just after 4 a.m. to the 200 block of Stockbridge Avenue where a woman had been struck by gunfire while inside a vehicle. The 29-year-old Buffalo woman […]
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