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Glynwood Center receives over $800,000 grant from Albany
PHILIPSTOWN – The Glynwood Center in Philipstown received good news Thursday when Governor Kathy Hochul announced it will receive $811,400 from the New York Food for New York Families program. Glynwood was the sole recipient in the Hudson Valley; 12 food service organizations statewide received a total of $7.6...
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Steuben County secures $75,000 federal grant to attract manufacturing
Steuben County is set to receive a $75,000 federal grant aimed at attracting manufacturing businesses to the region. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that the funds will be directed to the county's Industrial Development Agency. The grant will be matched with local funds and will be used for pre-development site analyses,...
Bills Mafia Members Needed For New TV Commercial
Once again a local TV production company is looking for members of Bills Mafia to be part of an upcoming commercial. READ MORE: THIS IS THE MOST UNDERRATED SPOT FOR WINGS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. Casting Buffalo has posted on their social media that they are currently recruiting members of...
PUSH Buffalo's new training center represents 'the green workforce revolution'
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sustainability Workforce Training Center officially opened on the West Side of Buffalo on Thursday. It's the first green job training center focused on meeting climate and energy standards while increasing access to clean energy-related job training and opportunities. “The green workforce revolution is here and...
Randolph Woman Charged with Stealing Gift Cards from Mail
A Cattaraugus County woman has been arrested on a federal charge after she allegedly stole multiple gift cards from the mail. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Friday that 45-year-old Melissa Olson of Randolph has been charged with theft of mail by officer or employee. The probe began after the U.S....
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Hamburg man continues fight to get back his pet, Albert the Alligator
The original owner of Albert the Alligator, Tony Cavallaro, is continuing to contest the New York State DEC’s decision to seize his 750-pound pet from his Hamburg home. He is now suing the state department in attempts to get him back. More from WBEN:
Olivia Rodrigo in Atlanta: Last-minute tickets to the ‘GUTS: World Tour’ on July 23
While Olivia Rodrigo prepares to spill her guts live on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia tonight (July 19), DC and Atlanta fans are blasting the “Guts” album on repeat leading up to her concerts on July 20 and July 23, respectively.
Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier looking for volunteers
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WENY) -- In a bid to get more volunteers, virtual open houses have been made available in August for the Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier Program (YMST). YMST is an online-based mentoring program that connects local youth with trained volunteer mentors from the community. YMST is...
Erie County SPCA holding Doggie Entourage to get pups out and about
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA serving Erie County is currently hosting its Doggie Entourage program. The program allows potential adopters, and anyone else, to take dogs out and about to see what they’re like outside of the shelter. It’s free to participate and there’s no pressure to adopt. All you need to do is […]
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