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Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Hochul Sweeps Through East End With Money for Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul made a dash through the Hamptons August 9 delivering money for projects for the East End. Much of her visit was spent touting projects in Montauk, where she announced $2.5 million for the second phase of restoration of Ditch Plains Beach and to designate the marine and coastal areas off the shore of Montauk Point as a Bird Conservation Area.
What’s Happening over the Weekend? August 16-18
Here’s what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Friday, August 16 Event Where When Bassmaster Waddington’s Whitaker Park 7 a.m. Farmers Market Canton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Alexandria Bay 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market Carthage 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farmers Market Chaumont 11 a.m. to 5 […]
West Seneca Chamber of Commerce to host networking event at Systems Technology Group
The West Seneca Chamber of Commerce and Systems Technology Group, Inc. will host another one of the Chamber’s popular “one-minute networking events” from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. STG is located at 3218 Lake Shore Road in Blasdell. The...
Trio of Golden Griffins to Take Part in World Lacrosse Box Championships in September
A total of three former Canisius men's and women's lacrosse players will take to the field in Utica, N.Y., this September as they represent their countries at the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships. Former men's midfielder Tim Edwards '15 will represent Team USA for the second time while on the...
Burchfield Penney Art Center Acquires New Burchfield Masterpiece
The Burchfield Penney Art Center (BPAC) has acquired the watercolor painting Retreat of Winter by renowned American artist Charles E. Burchfield (1893–1967). This masterpiece, a testament to Burchfield’s unique artistic vision, has been acquired from Christie’s, one of the world’s leading auction houses for fine art.
Gun recovered in robbery investigation; 22 year old male and 14 year old male youth arrested
On August 13th at around 4:30am, Niagara Regional Police responded to a robbery on Portage Road near Fallsview Blvd in Niagara Falls. A man riding an electric scooter was stopped by two suspects in a stolen vehicle, who robbed him at gunpoint and fled with his scooter. Warrants were issued...
Revitalizing Nature: North Tonawanda Celebrates Restored Wetland Habitat
(WNY News Now) – North Tonawanda – North Tonawanda’s Botanical Garden is set to unveil a newly restored wetland habitat, offering a vital boost to local ecology and community well-being. The North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization (NTBGO) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 20th, at...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Will Sweep Across New York
Today will be a hazy day across parts of New York as easterly winds will bring smoke from wildfires in Canada across the region. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. The air quality across New York will remain in the moderate range which means people...
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
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