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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Attica inmate sentenced for assault on civilian employee
WARSAW, N.Y. — A Wyoming County man will serve at least 15 years in prison for crimes committed against a civilian employee at the Attica Correctional Facility. Emmanuel Jenkins, 38, was sentenced on four charges Wednesday:. 15 years in prison, followed by 20 years post-release supervision for Attempted Rape...
Town Theatre of Short Tract to Perform “Godspell” July 18-20
Belfast’s Aidan Heaney directs a cast of ten local talented performers. Short Tract, NY — The Town Theatre of Short Tract is excited to announce its summer 2024 production of “Godspell,” directed by Aidan Heaney. “Godspell” reimagines the Gospel according to Matthew in a modern setting,...
Police Respond to Bomb Threat from Vehicle in Downtown Fredonia
A bomb threat caused a portion of East Main Street in downtown Fredonia to shut down for approximately two hours Thursday morning. Fredonia Police report that their officers received a 911 call at about 8:00 AM reporting that an occupant of a parked vehicle at Crosby's convenience store was using a shotgun to honk the vehicle's horn while sitting in the backseat. Officers approached a red SUV that had towels and blankets hung from inside the vehicle blocking their view inside. They removed an adult male and female who were occupying the backseat area; they both allegedly claimed that a bomb was inside. Several additional law enforcement agencies responded to the scene and helped evacuate the immediate area. The scene was rendered safe after a thorough search of the vehicle by bomb technicians from the Chautauqua and Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Hazardous Device Units and a Chautauqua County Sheriff's K-9 unit. Fredonia Police add that a pellet/BB gun was being used to honk the vehicle's horn, and that there was no shotgun located in the vehicle. Charges will follow pending an investigation involving the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office.
Cattaraugus County Sportsman’s Show
LITTLE VALLEY - Celebrating over 40 years, the Cattaraugus County Trappers Association Sportsmen's Show will take place over three days in August and will feature conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing, guns, taxidermy dealers, a big buck club display, and live seminars. The event is guaranteed to satisfy any outdoorsman/woman. Show dates are:
Warrant Arrest in Dayton: Man Apprehended After Sheriff’s Patrol Check
(WNY News Now) – Dayton – Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb reported an arrest incident involving Duane A. Walter, 37, of Hinsdale, NY, who was apprehended on July 13, 2024, following a welfare check by deputies on RT 62 in Dayton. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine...
MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says
After Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cut about 10% of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, according to a lawsuit filed by a officials from a transit workers union, a city official and a Brookyn resident. A lawsuit filed in...
Fire chief: Vietnam veteran, dog die in Genesee Twp. house fire
GENESEE TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - A Vietnam veteran and his dog died in a house fire early Thursday morning in Genesee Township. Fire crews were called to the 1000 block of Clovis Avenue for a report of a structure fire with entrapment shortly before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18.
EF-0 tornado touches down in Genesee County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Town of Pavilion and caused tree damage along a path spanning three-quarters of a mile on Monday, the National Weather Service announced. No injuries or deaths were reported. Monday’s tornado comes after the remnant storms from Hurricane Beryl that caused four tornadoes — an […]
Lake George beach closed due to E. coli from storm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has temporarily closed Lake George's Million Dollar Beach. The closure is due to the heavy rains which resulted in elevated levels of E. coli in the water.
Report: Equipment at new Bills stadium construction site damaged by storm
The construction of the new Highmark Stadium might have taken a slight blow during a recent storm that crossed western New York. According to the Buffalo News, one of the cranes being used to build the new home of the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park was hit by lightning which damaged it:
Teachers can get 20% off at Target from now until August 24th
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Target is recognizing teachers with a special discount that is valid from July 14 until August 24. Educators must verify they are a teacher/staff status on Target's website in order to redeem their 20% off of one qualifying storewide purchase. Those redeeming must also create a Target Circle account if they do not already have one.
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
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