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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.
Buffalo high school break-in was apparently an inside job
Two sons of School Board President Sharon Belton-Cottman, former coaches at Bennett High School, are accused of breaking into the building to hold an unauthorized practice. No charges have been filed. Bennett High School on Main Street in North Buffalo. Photo by Garrett Looker. The sons of Buffalo school board...
Firefighter's widow stresses importance of PA's Move Over Law
NORTH EAST — Firefighters, community members and loved ones gathered in Gibson Park Tuesday to honor fallen fire police officer Shawn Giles on the one-year anniversary of his tragic death. A member of the Fuller House Co., Giles, 53, was killed Aug. 20, 2023, at Route 20 and Brickyard...
Amherst, Tonawanda nursing home workers may strike soon if deal not reached
(WIVB) — Approximately 170 union workers at two Western New York nursing homes are threatening to hit the picket line next week if they cannot reach a contract agreement. They say negotiations between 1199SEIU and the nursing home owners continue to fall flat. Caregivers have been negotiating for months to try to reach a one-year […]
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...
Calling all scarers: Frightworld America's Screampark now hiring scare actors for 22nd season
Frightworld, America’s Screampark, located on Hertel Avenue in Buffalo is hosting open call auditions for scare actors for the 22nd installment of their haunted house attractions. Read more from WBEN:
’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.
Lost Older Adults Attacked By Bees Hiking In Upstate New York
The day got much worse for lost hikers in the Hudson Valley when they were "swarmed" and "stung" by bees. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation detailed to Hudson Valley Post what happened in the DEC's latest "DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review." Wilderness Rescue: Hamlet of...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Rensselaer County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:12 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. for Rensselaer County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 5:12 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Berlin, or 14...
Upstate NY insurance company ends operations. What to do next for your coverage needs
After an insurance company based in upstate New York announced plans to wind down its operations last month, leaving its customers looking for new coverage options, you may be wondering what to do if something like this were to ever happen to you. Buffalo-based Adirondack Insurance Exchange, which offers homeowners, auto and package insurance, identity theft and umbrella protections along with watercraft coverage, began encouraging its customers to find other coverage options on July 12 due to its...
Jamestown Man Faces Petit Larceny Charge After Alleged Shoplifting Incident
(WNY News Now) – Ellicott – On August 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM, Clarence J. Williams 3rd, 44, of Jamestown, was charged with petit larceny following an alleged shoplifting incident in the Town of Ellicott. According to the Town of Ellicott police, Williams reportedly left a local store pushing a shopping cart filled with merchandise without paying for the items.
Popular Western New York Restaurant Faces Lawsuit
A well-known Buffalo, New York based restaurant chain has made headlines for the wrong reason. Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill, with several locations throughout Western New York, promises a “healthy, balanced lifestyle without sacrificing the taste of delicious food,” and their many Buffalo-based locations deliver that daily to their legions of fans of the restaurant’s popular Greek bowls and wraps.
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