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Making Democracy Work: Let’s find more ways to encourage our youth to vote
Have you ever thought about the ways that our country might change if everybody voted? If all the citizens, young and old, could register their opinions by going to the polls? Where could we start to make that happen?. It has been estimated that by February 2024 a total of...
With record-breaking July, where does 2024 rank as a tornado year in New York?
This has been a record-breaking July for tornadoes in New York, with 16 already confirmed statewide. Where does 2024 rank for the state and nationwide for tornadoes?. The 16 twisters in July alone puts New York well above its annual average of 8 tornadoes over the past 25 years. Dating back to 1950, there has been an average of roughly 7 tornadoes per year.
Pios sweep Geneva, while Hitmen split with Dansville in doubleheaders
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Elmira Pioneers picked up another doubleheader sweep, while the Hitmen closed out their regular season schedule at home. The Pios swept Geneva to celebrate Military Appreciation Night at Dunn Field, on Friday. Meanwhile, the Hitmen split a twin bill against Dansville, to close out their regular season home slate. In […]
This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
Expert believes Bill Belichick will be interested in Bills head coaching job
Colin Cowherd believes that the Buffalo Bills are one of three teams that Bill Belichick has an eye on as he prepares his return to coaching. Few sports figures are as universally hated in Western New York as Bill Belichick. The legendary coach is objectively one of the greatest sideline...
Rediscovering the Roots: “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train” Premieres Soon
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown -A riveting new radio documentary, “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train,” will soon hit the airwaves, offering an intimate look into the early days of Jamestown’s iconic band, 10,000 Maniacs. This four-part series, produced by Crying Out Loud Productions and WRFA, is set to premiere on WRFA 107.9 FM on Friday, July 26th at 6 p.m.
Eighteen Mile Creek proposed clean up plan, community comments welcome
NEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new cleanup plan on Friday for a portion of the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site in Niagara County. The EPA is asking the public to comment on the plan starting Friday, July 19 until August 19. EPA will host a public meeting at Newfane Townhall located at 2737 Main Street, Newfane, on August 1 at 6 p.m.
State Senator Tom O’Mara welcomes Merle John Tobias into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Hornell native is a Cold War and Persian Gulf War veteran. Angelica, N.Y., July 19—During yesterday’s annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
Popular Texas Hot server will pull this Friday at the Allegany County Fair
Learn more about Joy Hutchinson and her Ford family. You may recognize this longtime member of the Texas Hot team, popular for her friendly smile and speedy service. Did you know that when she isn’t serving at Wellsville’s iconic diner, Joy and her family are getting into a Ford Powerstroke truck. She has been part of a family of mechanics, mud bog drivers, truck pullers, and motorsport fans her entire life.
“Hornell’s Tim Hortons Underway!”
Builder announces that project should be complete in September 2024. Empire Helps Deliver New Seneca Street Restaurant Location. From Empire Commercial Construction, photo provided. Hornell, New York – Empire Commercial Construction, a regional general contractor that specializes in turn-key retail, restaurant, and small-project construction, is well underway with the construction...
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...
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
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.
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