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Councilman Nowakowski and state officials advocate for "City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Receivership Act"
Buffalo Councilman Mitch Nowakowski and members of the NYS Legislature are continuing to address negligence of absentee landlords by attempting to pass an act that would appoint receivers to manage abandoned, neglected properties
LenderLogix Q2 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Shows Home Buying Activity and Fees Collected by Fee Chaser Remain Steady Thus Far in 2024 | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jul 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the latest release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.
Here’s The Homegrown Heat We’re Playing on 716 DAY
There is so much talent in Western New York and Southern Ontario, so Power 93.7 WBLK is putting a little extra on for you this week. What's a better way to celebrate Buffalo than to play some of the best artists Buffalo has to offer on 716 Day?. On Tuesday,...
30 of 36 families in Diocese to counter-propose mergers, closures
Correction: This story has been edited to note that now 30 out of the 36 families of parishes are planning to make counterproposals, not 24. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — 30 of the 36 families of parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo are planning to make counterproposals to recommended mergers and closures that were proposed last […]
'Ever Blue and White' merges two BHS alma maters for concert band's centennial
It was about four months ago when Joey Pero played an alumni concert at Batavia High School and ended up in talks about doing a little something for Batavia Concert Band’s centennial season this year.
Niagara music community mourns the loss of Rick Rose
The Niagara music scene is mourning the loss of a legend. Rick Rose passed away peacefully on Sunday with his family by his side at Greater Niagara General Hospital. He was active in the music industry for over 40 years, including most recently owning and operating the Niagara Institute of Music and Arts.
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit New York Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:26 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3 p.m. for Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins and Cortland counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 2:25 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
New Federal Funding Announced for Firefighters in New York State
It's a good day for firefighters throughout the state of New York today as it was just recently announced that a new round of federal funding has been granted which will going towards benefiting fire departments across the state. Firefighter Federal Funding Breakdown. The announcement of this new federal funding...
Chris Brown will be full-time Bills play-by-play broadcaster
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Chris Brown will be the full-time Bills play-by-play radio broadcaster on WGR 550 moving forward, the team announced Tuesday. Brown served as the interim play-by-play man since January 2023, calling 18 regular season games and four playoff games in that time. He was joined by analyst Eric Wood and sideline reporter […]
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
NY weather: Damaging winds expected with thunderstorms to hit Rensselaer County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 6:39 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Residents should be prepared for wind gusts of up to 70 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wilmington to near Charlemont...
National Weather Service Issues T-Storm Watch
The Berkshires, Eastern New York and parts of Southern Vermont are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. on Tuesday. There is a marginal to slight risk for severe thunderstorms for most of the region Wednesday. Thunderstorms may produce isolated to scattered instances of downed trees, tree limbs and power outages due to damaging wind gusts.
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
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