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Five More Festivals Happening Before The End Of Summer In WNY
Just because the Erie County Fair is over, doesn't mean you've had your last piece of fried dough yet. It's no secret that the end of the Erie County Fair in Western New York is one of the biggest signs that the summer is coming to an end. Normally that's when people get excited about football games, start closing up their pools, and start to get ready for the kids to head back to school.
Farmer’s Almanac says this NJ town will get the first frost
We all know that the accuracy of the Farmers' Almanac and its less popular counterpart, the Old Farmers' Almanac, is questionable at best. In today's world, where immediate information is always at our fingertips, no one has any patience anymore. We're so desperate to know what the weather will be...
Cornell University works to keep NYS safe from the Avian Flu
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Concerns are rising over the spread of an Avian Flu strain, affecting not only milking cows but people. Cornell University is working to combat this problem to prevent the spread of the virus in New York State. Dr. Elisha Frye, an Assistant Professor for the Department...
Carnival games at NYS Fair: 10 must-play contests on the Midway (video)
Geddes, N.Y. — The New York State Fair is back, and the popular Midway is jam-packed with carnival games for people of all ages. We spent some time at the ring toss, hoop shot and water pistol races on the first day of the fair. If you purchase a...
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
Day 1 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — 2024 is now the Year of the Goat. At least it is at the New York State Fair. Welcome back, everyone, for what’s sure to be another exciting 13 days of music, food (and drink) and fun. And don’t forget the agriculture. One of...
Feds Seize Popular Sports Streaming Site Used by New Yorkers
A major streaming site that boasted over 15 million monthly visitors had its domain abruptly seized by Homeland Security. If you're a sports fan, chances are you've heard of the name Streameast. The website let fans watch live games for free, allowing them to bypass monthly subscription fees or paywalls.
NewsChannel13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 8/21/24
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers today. Highs in the mid to upper 60s. Scattered showers tonight. Lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s. A mix of sun and clouds tomorrow. Highs in the lower 70s.
National Grid Gets “OK” from PSC on Rate Hike, Sparking Protests From Environmentalists
The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a rate increase for gas usage in the state on Aug 15, which will affect people in Brooklyn and parts of Queens. The PSC determined that the rate increases were necessary and consistent with Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. The three-year plan...
UAlbany Football Names Wisconsin Transfer, Myles Burkett, QB1 Ahead of Season Opener
Albany, N.Y. — Well, it felt like football weather outside Wednesday on the UAlbany campus, which is perfect because we are now just ten days away from the Great Danes home opener. UAlbany's hard at work during their preseason camp, now preparing for Long Island University to come to...
Union introduces Tony Maci as women’s head hockey coach
Josh Sciba left Union to become an assistant with PWHL New York just a month ago, leaving the Garnet Chargers women hockey program with a vacancy at the head coaching position late into the offseason. Union moved quickly, hiring their new leading man Tony Maci three weeks ago, introducing him Tuesday.
’90s Rewind brings funky cold nostalgia to NYS Fair (concert review, photos)
The 2024 New York State Fair’s opening day concerts leaned heavy on the nostalgia. That’s not a bad thing. Chubby Checker, the iconic voice of 1960s hits “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,” and “Limbo Rock,” kicked things off this year’s free music lineup with a 1 p.m. performance at Chevy Court. Checker has played the NYS Fair many times before and always brings a great energy, though the day was marred by rainy weather that limited Wednesday’s crowds.
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