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Jones’ latest sculpture captures the Trump fist Pump
ANGELICA — Sculptor Eric Jones has sculpted in sand the now iconic image of former President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air moments after an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. last Saturday. The sand sculpture weighs 6 tons and took Jones three days to complete at the Allegany County Fair. It will be on display there until closing on Saturday. Jones, a Food Network champion, said he was emotionally motivated by the photograph captured by AP photographer Evan Vucci “to capture the solidarity of the American spirit and “wanted to do it in Angelica.”
Hornell man arrested after Canisteo theft
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — A Hornell man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from someone in Canisteo. Sean M. Ayers, 53, was arrested on July 18 after police investigated a July 15 complaint about a theft. According to the Canisteo Police Department, the investigation found that property was stolen from the person who made […]
Alzheimer’s symposium to be held August 15 in Wellsville
BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 18, 2024) — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a symposium for Allegany County residents living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. The free event will take place from 12:30 a.m. to...
Olean Oilers Fall 13-3 to Hornell Steamers
HORNELL, NY — For the fourth time this season, the Oilers found themselves on the wrong side of the 10-run mercy rule. The game was stopped in the eighth inning when the Steamers took a 13-3 lead. The Oilers gave up four runs to the Steamers in the first inning, which proved to be too much for them to overcome on Friday night. The Steamers extended their streak to 14 straight wins on the season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oilers pitcher Dale Beneway pitched two innings and allowed five runs with four earned off six hits. Beneway started five games this season and played in a total of nine. Friday's game was his first loss. Relief pitcher Matt Marsh only lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing five earned runs off five hits. The Oilers remain a half-game ahead of Dansville in the western division of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Both teams will be in action on Saturday for their last representative games of the regular season. The Oilers travel to Houghton on Saturday to face the Genesee Rapids. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
NYRA to Honor First Responders at Saratoga July 25
The New York Racing Association, Inc. will continue its tradition of honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for their dedication and service to the community on First Responders Day, Thursday, July 25, at Saratoga Race Course. First Responders Day is presented this year for the first time by Albany Med Health System.
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Spotted lanternfly spotted in Finger Lakes, how vineyards are reacting
FINGER LAKES, N.Y. (WROC) — A population of spotted lanternflies has been confirmed by the New York State Department of Agriculture in Romulus this week. This is the first such discovery of this invasive pest in the Finger Lakes wine-growing region, and while this news is unwelcome, it wasn’t unexpected and preparations have been ongoing […]
N.Y. Gov Hochul says state found, returned millions in stolen cars
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated Vehicle Theft Prevention Month Friday touting the state’s recovery of 120 stolen vehicles worth $3.5 million through June 30. This year’s numbers marked an increased from 2023 when the Department of Vehicles (DMV) recovered 112 vehicles worth $3 million during...
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
WNY Experiencing Warmest Start to Year on Record
Most of Western New York is off to its warmest start to a year on record. That's according to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, based on readings from several of its climate stations as of Thursday, including the Dunkirk Airport. Meteorologist Kirk Apffel says what's notable is that five of the first six months of the year have been among the top 10 warmest on record at the Buffalo Airport...
CCIDA is Western New York's Top Economic Development Agency for 2023
The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency was the top ranking economic development agency in Western New York State for 2023. That’s according to Buffalo Business First, which provided a list of the region’s top economic development agencies in its July 12, 2024 issue. According to Business First, it’s the first time the CCIDA has landed in the No. 1 spot (out of seven) on the publication’s ranking of the economic development agencies in Buffalo and Western New York.
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