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New York State Giving $2 Billion In Bonuses To Many Workers
New York State officials confirmed over $2 billion in bonuses is being paid out to a large number of workers. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that bonuses are coming for 800,000 workers. Over $2 Billion To More Than 800,000 New York Health Care Workers. Hochul announced that $2 billion...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
Inmate Violence Surges as a Result of New York State Law
The New York State prison system can be complex and there seems to be a significant increase in the amount of inmate violence. A New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) representative is speaking out on the rising problem. NYSCOPBA Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska announced...
Court battle puts Babcia's Pierogi expansion on hold
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Babcia’s Pierogi’s planned expansion into the Village of East Aurora is up in the air after a conflict with its landlord. The owners of the pierogi company filed a complaint Aug. 8 against 33 Elm Street LLC in Erie County Supreme Court, accusing the landlord of failing to address code violations at the property that are preventing inspectors from issuing a certificate of occupancy.
Owner of Cobblestone District Properties Sues Buffalo
The fight over the future of a pair of buildings in the Cobblestone district that burned under “supsicious” circumstances in June is still flaming hot. Last week, Darryl Carr and his Park Avenue Estates LLC filed a lawsuit against Buffalo officials, seeking to win permission once and for all to tear down the structures at 110 and 118 South Park Avenue. The city is currently under orders to perform stabilization efforts on the buildings to prevent them from becoming a bigger hazard to the structures around them and people nearby.
A conversation with Patrick Ravines, Director of The Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State
A conversation with Patrick Ravines, Director of The Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State. “Buffalo….who knew” that Buffalo hosts one of the most respected art conservation departments in the country? The Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State, founded in 1970, is one of the leading programs of its kind in North America.
The “Amazing Fantasy Fest” Film Festival
Filmmaker Gregory Lamberson (Sime City, Guns of Eden) continues to push the boundaries of WNY film festivals. This time, he’s launching the the “Amazing Fantasy Fest” Film Festival (AFF), which will feature 82 films, including 21 features and 61 shorts. AFF is billed as “Buffalo’s festival of imaginative cinema.”
Buffalo Diocese parishioners provide update on counterproposal process
Update: The Diocese responded to this story on Friday. A statement from Fr. Ray Corbin, the pastor of the Downtown Family of Parishes that includes Our Lady of Perpetual Help, can be found at the bottom of this page. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over the next two weeks, 30 parish families of the Buffalo Diocese […]
The Last Martini upsets in Batavia NYSS
Batavia, NY — The Last Martini served Cowgirl Hanover her first career loss by going gate-to-wire in the $102,500 New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old pacing fillies on Wednesday (Aug. 14) evening at Batavia Downs. Sent off as the prohibitive 1-9 betting favorite, Cowgirl Hanover (Doug McNair) got away...
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