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Top Prize Take 5 Ticket Sold In Western New York
One Western New Yorker is a bit richer this month. The New York State Lottery announced that a top prize-winning Take 5 ticket was sold in West Seneca. That ticket was sold for the evening drawing on August 17th at the Kwik-Fil on Harlem Road in Buffalo. It took home $17,078.50.
Fall weather in NY: What temperatures, precipitation we should expect in 2024
Americans, especially in the Northeast, spend a lot of time outdoors and on the move in autumn. That means there is a lot riding on how cold it's going to be and how much rain will drop — never mind, snow — during the meteorological fall season from Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. ...
NY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
NEW YORK (AP) — New York state lawyers urged an appeals court late Wednesday to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment, arguing there’s “overwhelming evidence” to support a judge’s finding that the former president lied for years about his wealth as he built his real estate empire.
State time trial champs held
JAY — Around 125 entrants competed in the Team Placid Planet’s West-Woodward Memorial Time Trial — the 2024 New York State Time Trial Championships — on Aug. 18. Sunny skies greeted the racers, but so did a stiff headwind on the out leg. The event, which was held on state Route 9N between Jay and Keene, featured categories for cyclists in paracyclists, recumbent cyclists and tandems open to those aged 9 and up.
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
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...
Hidden gems at NYS Fair: 5 foods you didn’t know about but really need to ingest
Geddes, N.Y. — Someone in your group visiting the New York State Fair this year will insist on a sausage sandwich, one will want a gyro, and you know you’ll all crave a Pizze Fritte. We get it. We do that too, and, yes, we chase all that with a wine slushie.
New York's top court upholds mail-in voting for all, rejecting Republican challenge
(Reuters) - New York's highest court upheld a state law on Tuesday that allows any voter to cast a ballot by mail, rejecting a Republican-led lawsuit challenging the statute. In a 6-1 decision, the state Court of Appeals affirmed lower court rulings that the Early Mail Voter Act, which was passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature and signed by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul last year, did not run afoul of the state constitution.
Harlem American Legion post honors Army's first Black general
NEW YORK – Veterans in Harlem find a community home at the American Legion Post #398, which bears the name of the Army's first Black general, Charles Young.The 20th century hero was posthumously promoted to Brigadier General last year, and the Legion's leaders are using the title to inspire neighbors.Who is Brigadier General Charles Young?Born enslaved the year before the Civil War, Young was a baby when his father orchestrated the family's escape, then traveled back south as a Union soldier. Young pursued his father's passion for patriotism, becoming just the third Black graduate of West Point.Young was tapped to develop...
Montour Falls awarded $175K in clean energy grant funding
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) — The Village of Montour Falls as part of a New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Clean Energy Community was awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding to help save the village money with clean energy programs. According to a release from the village clerk, $175,000 in taxpayer grant funding […]
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — One car was towed away as fire crews cleaned up transmission fluid on a busy Elmira street on Wednesday after a two-car crash happened downtown. According to an 18 News reporter at the scene, sometime around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, two vehicles were involved in a crash at the […]
Parish Festival returning with family fun and homemade goods in Elmira
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Most Holy Name of Jesus’ Parish Festival is back for another year of live music, basket raffles, homemade food and so much more. Happening on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25, from noon to 5 p.m., the Parish Festival is a community fundraiser […]
Wells College Faculty Left Without Severance Pay Amid Closure
SEIU Local 200United, the union representing more than 100 former Wells College faculty, has filed unfair labor practice charges against the college with the National Labor Relations Board, with faculty stating that the college's unexpected announcement of its closure left devastating impacts on their financial and professional lives. The college’s...
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