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Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
Tesla’s deal with New York State is about to change dramatically
Tesla’s deal with New York State officials regarding the Gigafactory in Buffalo is about to change dramatically as the current agreement is set to expire this year. The factory produces Tesla’s Solar Roof and Superchargers. There are also Autopilot data analysts employed at the factory. Tesla currently has...
'It helps tremendously': Backpack giveaway helping WNY parents and students with school essentials
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — School returns in three weeks for many Western New York students and families can expect to spend more than in years past. According to Fox Business, families with children in kindergarten through high school are expected to spend $38 billion this year. That's up from $25 billion in 2019. Families are expected to spend $875 on average. Although, according to the U.S. Inflation Calculator, things look like they are letting up. Prices were up 2.9% in July over the previous 12 months. This is the lowest inflation rate since March 2021 and a significant decline from 2022.
Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular. “E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years,” said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert’s Bikes and Fitness. Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense. “You […]
DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
'Actually a very difficult situation': Buffalo Water working to replace lead pipes throughout the city
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — The City of Buffalo is continuing work to remove lead from city homes as lead poisoning remains a serious concern. A 2018 study found that Buffalo has “some of the highest rates” of childhood lead exposure in the nation. Much of that lead comes from old homes with lead-based paint, but there is another source the city is tackling: lead water pipes.
Steelers expert shares big secrets ahead of Bills' Week 2 preseason game vs. Steelers
The Buffalo Bills will be looking to turn things around from their Week 1 disaster against the Chicago Bears. Yes, I know, it’s just preseason. However, the Bills didn’t display any kind of progression from their 33-6 loss against the Bears. They will now turn their attention to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Up first, is both of these teams having a joint practice today at Acrisure Stadium.
Buffalo scores top-20 finish for top Olympics TV markets
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Olympics were a hit for NBC, and with viewers in Western New York. The TV viewership numbers are out, and according to fast national data from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Buffalo finished tied for 16th, with Baltimore, among all U.S. metered markets when it came to watching the Summer Games.
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