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Anti-Cannabis Group Launches New Legal Battle Against New York’s Cannabis Industry
In a renewed effort to undermine New York’s burgeoning cannabis industry, the Cannabis Impact Prevention Coalition and the Cannabis Industry Victims Seeking Justice have taken their fight to the State Supreme Court in Albany County. Their latest lawsuit targets key state agencies, including the Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Dormitory Authority, and the Department of Taxation and Finance, alleging that these entities are unlawfully using state funds to support cannabis-related programs under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
‘Really bad’: Severe storms are new normal, New York leaders say
STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) — As Long Island residents and work crews spent Tuesday cleaning up after last weekend’s flood damage, officials said they now have to assume that major storm events like it will be more frequent. Suffolk County leaders laid out basic guidelines on Tuesday for making local infrastructure more resilient to […]
New York Retail Chains With Low Prices Plan Massive Expansions
Beloved retail chains with prices "too good to be true" announced plans to open a number of new locations. It seems like every week, sometimes every day, coworkers or myself write about a popular business that announced closures. Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls To Open More Locations. A company...
El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on Jan. 14, 2024. The product comes in a 1.5-ounce...
Hochul doesn’t share alternative to congestion pricing plan she killed
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) did not exactly deliver a “barnburner” of a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Monday, with an apparent applause line blasting former President Donald Trump falling flat. She also started her speech with an error, asking attendees if they were ready to “elect Kamala Harris, the first president of the […]
Rabies ‘Outbreak’ Identified In Upstate New York
New York State is receiving emergency funding to address "outbreaks" of rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just approved the release of nearly $19 million in emergency funding to address current wildlife rabies outbreaks in at least seven states, including New York. USDA Addresses Wildlife Rabies Outbreaks in Several...
Falconer Domestic Dispute Escalates to Assault and Obstruction Charges
(WNY News Now) – Falconer – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:10 a.m., a domestic dispute at a Falconer hotel led to significant charges for Jacob A. Matherly, 31, and Danielle R. Olsen, 38. Both residents of Falconer, Matherly faces charges of criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, while Olsen is charged with assault in the second degree.
Teacher’s Desk helps give more than $8.5 million of classroom supplies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — When you flip through a vocabulary book, you might spot out that there’s no “I” in team. That’s the case for the team of volunteers, sponsors and donors who all support the Teacher’s Desk mission to help provide free school supplies for 6,000 local teachers every year. “It’s a critical role […]
Colored Girls Bike Too celebrates One Year Anniversary of Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank
Last August, I wrote about Jalonda Hill, Founder and President of Colored Girls Bike Too (CGBT), and her critical initiative to create a Holistic Mobility Hub on Jefferson Avenue. Her project included the development of a Community Bike Shop, Holistic Cycles, and Mobility Bank. Founded in 2017, CGBT is in...
Buffalo Bills signing former Baltimore Ravens QB ahead of preseason finale
The Buffalo Bills’ depth at quarterback is being tested this summer. Last week, the team placed Shane Buechele on the injured reserve due to a neck injury suffered against the Chicago Bears. The team will now be without Mitch Trubisky, their No. 2 quarterback, for a few weeks due to a knee injury.
Passengers rescued hours after being stuck on the Colonial Belle
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The Colonial Belle stopped on the Erie Canal for hours due to a mechanical issue on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. A neighbor said the tour boat stopped for about two hours and appeared unable to start up again, as bystanders collected gasoline from other boats. A News […]
Fairview Takes Home D10 R2 Girls Match; Wenner Once Again Leads Cranberry Girls to KSAC Match Win; Conneaut, Cathedral Prep Wins D10 Boys Region Matches Powered by Hunter Station Golf Course
FAIRVIEW, Pa. – Playing on its home course at Beechwood Golf Club in Fairview, Fairview won the District 10 Region 2 girls’ match with a 119. Playing the front nine, the Tigers swept through the placings with Cora Hirz winning with a 46, Moira Erhartic finishing second with a 40, and Meredith Thompson, Abby Benz, and Izzy Benz tying for third with a 43.
Rochester man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death of Bradford woman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Rochester man was convicted of crimes related to the death of a Bradford woman due to a fatal overdose in 2021, the McKean County District Attorney’s Office announced. Officials said Brady Pysadee was charged on June 17, 2021, after authorities were dispatched to a call of cardiac arrest at an […]
Second Community Forum Set for New Dunkirk High School Cell Phone Policy
The Dunkirk City School District will hold a second community forum regarding its new cell phone policy that will involve the use of Yondr pouches by its high school students. Superintendent Mike Mansfield says this forum is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Secondary School Auditorium. Mansfield, who spoke with WDOE News after a recent Board of Education meeting, cited a lack of attendance for its first forum...
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