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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...
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 […]
UPDATE: AT&T users in Genesee County experiencing outage affecting 911 calls
UPDATE ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office says the issue has been fixed. ORIGINAL STORY ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – An AT&T outage in Genesee County is affecting users ability to deliver 911 calls Wednesday. Genesee County Sheriff’s say AT&T is currently working to isolate and resolve the issue, and cellphone users in […]
Man arrested over stolen can of beer at Red Hot Chili Peppers concert
DARIEN CENTER, N.Y. — A stolen can of beer led to an arrest Friday night at Darien Lake Amphitheater. A 26-year-old man from Avon, in Livingston County, allegedly stole a can of beer from a concession stand during the Red hot Chili Peppers concert. The man was arrested and charged with petit larceny, the Genesee County Sheriff's office said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
Kenmore Man Faces Felony Charges Following Narcotics Investigation
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – A 27-year-old Kenmore man was arraigned today on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to narcotics possession and distribution, highlighting a collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 27-year-old Dhakari K. Allen of...
Lancaster Whelen Modified Tour Event To Feature Celebration For Tim Mangus
(Press Release from Lancaster Motorplex) On Saturday, August 3, during the running of the Nu-Way Auto Parts 150 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, fans will have the opportunity to support one of the track’s legends, Tim Mangus of Webster, NY. For the duration of lap 93, in honor of Tim’s Mod Tour car number in the late 90’s, 1,000 fans in the grandstands will be asked to raise a small sign imprinted with “Mangus Strong.”
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:
Hamburg Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $340K from Relative’s Estate
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Craig Arno, 62, of Hamburg, pleaded guilty to charges of Grand Larceny and Offering a False Instrument for Filing in connection with the theft of $342,036 from a deceased relative’s estate. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced that...
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.
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...
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:
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.
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,...
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