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New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
5 WNY companies laid off 400+ workers in Q2
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Hundreds of jobs were lost in the second quarter in Western New York, with Tesla contributing the largest number of cuts at its South Buffalo plant. The region saw fewer layoffs overall than in the first quarter, though. Between April and June, about 442 jobs were...
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
Northern Lights Will Be Visible This Weekend In New York
Several geometric storms have emitted from the Sun and this will cause the Northern Lights to be visible again across parts of New York State. The Northern Lights or Polar Lights happen when the light from the sun hits the magnetic fields of the Earth's atmosphere and produces a variety of colors.
Zoom interview with Michael Balboni, former NY Homeland Security czar
Former New York state Homeland Security czar Michael Balboni discusses the global IT outage and the risks associated with it. Balboni says some companies are at a greater risk because not all software and technology investments are the same.
Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Instagram live Thursday evening to make a a fervid argument in favor of President Joe Biden staying on top of the Democratic ticket, Business Insider reported. In a nearly hour-long session, the progressive lawmaker expressed her support for Biden despite the party’s dissonance over...
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The White House has made an open call for the legal community to provide assistance with immigration and asylum cases, as the backlog of cases remains at historical records. "The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Republican businessman Ted Danz hopes for upset in Capital Region state Senate race
The race for an open New York state Senate seat rekindles an old rivalry. In office since 1997, Democrat Neil Breslin is the longest-tenured Senator in the chamber. The 82-year-old from the 46th district decided not to seek another term early this year. Party leaders were quick to promote state Assemblymember Pat Fahy of the 109th district to run in Breslin’s stead this fall, and any other Democrats who had interest in running for Breslin's seat quickly dropped off the radar.
New York state civil service: These applications are open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career with New York state. These tests are open to anyone...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Wellsville Veterinary Hospital: Please respect privacy of Dr. Lopez and staff
Dr Thomas Lopez had a medical emergency 07/19/24 and is currently being treated and evaluated at an area hospital. Unfortunately, there has been incorrect information disseminated on social media and elsewhere regarding what happened. Please respect Dr Lopez’s privacy and additionally that of his employees. Thank you Wellsville Veterinary...
Jones Memorial Hospital medical records not impacted by global software crash
ER, Urgent Care, and other vital services are without interruption. URMC is responding to the global Crowdstrike software issue. Our electronic medical record system has not been affected, and safe patient care is ongoing. However, multiple computers that support clinical functions are down. A fix has been issued, and our IT team is working urgently to reinstate all impacted systems with a focus on maintaining patient care.
Charlie is your typical puppy and is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met Charlie, a 7-month-old pitbull mix looking for his forever home. Charlie was described as “your typical puppy” with plenty of energy. It is recommended that he go into a home as an only animal as he is still working on some “self-confidence” issues.
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