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New York attorney general hits Trump at DNC, says she’s ‘confident’ in $454 million fraud verdict
CHICAGO — Letitia James, the Democratic attorney general of New York, hit out at former President Donald Trump’s legal strategy at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday morning, defending her aggressive $454 million fine against him just hours after her office told an appeals court to uphold the judgment. During a Thursday morning breakfast event where James was […]
Alfred State student leaders make the difference in flood ravanged Canisteo NY
“Without the Alfred State EOP students, we would not have had the capacity to help so many residents in dire need”. Students in the Alfred State EOP Leadership Summer Prep Academy teamed with Habitat for Humanity to help families in Canisteo, NY clean-up after flash floods hit the area. The group of students and staff are pictured in front of the Village of Canisteo gazebo.
Western PA Man Convicted For Fake 'Kidnapping For Drugs' Plot: DA
Tuesday Hale, formerly of Bradford, was found guilty of crimes related to the staged kidnapping in August 2023, according to District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer. The conviction followed a two-day jury trial at the McKean County Courthouse, she said. Hale was charged after the City of Bradford Police received a report...
Day 4 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Just as fans started piling into Suburban Park in the back of the New York State Fairgrounds to see TLC perform at 8 p.m., the popular 1990s R&B group announced they had to cancel. One of the members had a nasty case of food poisoning. Yes,...
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
New York State announces additional Free Fishing Day
NEW YORK STATE (WSYR-TV) — An additional Free Fishing Day has been announced in New York State for Saturday, August 31. On Free Fishing Days, the requirement for a fishing license is waived for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. There will be more Free Fishing Days in New York on September 28, National Hunting […]
Former New York Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing $800K from Clients
A former New York attorney has been sentenced to prison after admitting to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients. 57-year-old Douglas Valente, formerly a resident of Long Island but now living in Florida, was handed a prison sentence of one to four years in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, August 22nd.
NY’s Hochul slams Chicago-style pizza with four-word diss at DNC
Gov. Kathy Hochul gave the deep six to some deep dish. Hochul flatly turned down a chance to sample traditional deep-dish Chicago pizza at the Democratic National Convention in the Windy City, the New York Post reported. Hochul shook her head when NY1 Washington correspondent Kevin Frey asked her to...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
Andover Man Arrested for Menacing, Weapon Possession
An Andover man faces charges after allegedly menacing another person. New York State Police report that 32-year-old Aaron J Schinsing was arrested in the early hours of Friday and charged with misdemeanor menacing, on top of a felony charge of weapon possession with a prior conviction. Schinsing was taken into...
Alfred State students help with flood disaster relief in Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- In the aftermath of the early August hurricane, tropical storm Debby, Alfred State students joined forces with the Steuben County Habitat for Humanity Team to lend a helping hand. The mission was to help with flood disaster relief after heavy rain that caused flooding earlier this month.
Olean Woman Arrested for Welfare Fraud, Allegedly Illegally Obtained Over $30,000 in Benefits
(WNY News Now) – Olean – A 26-year-old Olean resident faces multiple felony charges after an investigation uncovered a substantial welfare fraud scheme involving concealed household income. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of Lindsay M. Gardner, 26, of Olean, NY, following a detailed investigation...
Fentanyl Found in Cattaraugus County Jail, Olean Man Charged
(WNY News Now) – Little Valley – Cattaraugus County Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb reported an arrest following a drug investigation at the Cattaraugus County Jail in Little Valley, NY. On August 20, 2024, at approximately 4:35 AM, Justin T. Spencer, a 45-year-old resident of Olean, NY, was taken into custody after being discovered in possession of fentanyl while detained on unrelated charges.
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