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Former Bills WR Tavon Austin retires from NFL after 10 seasons
With training camp and the preseason underway to get the Buffalo Bills ready for the 2024 NFL season, plenty of events happen during this time of year for players and teams. Earlier this week, a player who sought to keep his career going by signing with Buffalo has now called it quits for good.
Riding to a Bills game with head coach Sean McDermott
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott’s ride to Highmark Stadium is less than 15 minutes. While short, the commute is full of things that get the Bills head coach ready for the game that is hours away. It begins the same way it has for McDermott’s entire coaching...
Dr. Mauro opens 2024-25 school year at Alfred State College
Classes start Monday August 26 for over 3500 students. In his opening address, Alfred State College President Dr. Steve Mauro shared college updates and highlighted the success of the previous school year. Mauro’s remarks focused on the progress the college has made on the strategic plan: attracting new students, strengthening...
State DEC asked to declare emergency to expedite repairs from recent storms
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has been asked to issue an emergency declaration to help communities in 18 counties to help speed up the rebuild from last weekend’s severe weather. New York Governor Kathy Hochul asked the DEC to make the authorization. This would help speed up necessary […]
BREAKING NEWS: Governor’s office making it easier to help storm victims receive $50,000
Bowie family: This restores our faith in government; Coverage from the Hornell Sun and Wellsville Sun along with a plea from the Bowie family has resulted in policy change. Families from Independence in Allegany County to Addison in Steuben County were concerned the would not receive $50,000 in additional aid from storm damage because of their family income level being too high.
The SPCA Holiday Craft Show is set for November 23, Calling All Crafters & Vendors!
Join us for the Annual SPCA Serving Allegany County 2024 Holiday Craft & Vendor Show November 23rd at the Wellsville Elementary School! Last year, we had an incredible turnout with 61 talented participants, and we can’t wait to make this year even bigger and better. Spaces fill up fast,...
Will New Yorkers Now Have to Pay a Surcharge for Online Betting?
Online betting platforms have considered a plan to take away part of your winnings, just as New Yorkers prepare for football season to kick off. New York has had a very lucrative beginning to 2024, pulling in more tax revenue from online gambling than any other state. New York sports betting has raised five times more revenue than Pennsylvania, which came in a distant second. This has been attributed to the incredible amount of money wagered as well as New York's 51% tax rate for online betting, the highest in the country.
New York Has a Record Breaking Year When it Comes to Tornados
It's been a historic year for tornadoes in New York. Most Recent Tornado in New York Touched Down in Ulster County. Tropical Depression Debby made herself known across the Hudson Valley bringing heavy rains, strong winds and leaving behind damage and destruction. Parts of the Hudson Valley were under a...
New York State Has Billions In Unclaimed Funds
New York State has billions of dollars in unclaimed funds and some of that money could be yours. Currently, the state has over $19 billion dollars in unclaimed funds and they are looking to give ti back to the rightful owners. On average, New York State returns around $1.5 million...
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Crash On Route 17
New York State police are investigating a crash they say claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man. The crash occurred late Saturday evening on Route 17, according to State Police. Crash Statistics. Summer months mean more travelers take to the roads and highways across New York state. Statistics show...
New York State Bans Companies From Doing This
It was super annoying when restaurants or other companies did this in New York State and now it is banned forever. You know when you find gift cards lying around the house and they are years old. Sometimes you might not have anything on them because the company deducts money off the gift card because you didn't use it within a certain time frame. Those days are long gone.
Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday
Former New York Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal.
Rally against proposed National Grid price increase
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Upstate National Grid customers could see an increase to their utility bills if a proposal gets approved by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal was announced back in May. “It would impact customers on a monthly basis between 15 and 20 percent, depending on whether you’re an electricity customer or […]
New York Comedy Festival Honors Lucille Ball With Exclusive Merchandise
Upstate New York is the home to many historical sites, museums and more. 'America's Most Famous Dessert' started in LeRoy, NY. There's a museum that fans can explore about JELL-O and more in that historic town. An upstate New York town inspired a Twilight Zone episode. Binghamton, NY is the...
‘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...
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.
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
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