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N.Y. Lottery: Player scores $18K with jackpot prize in TAKE 5 game
A TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $18,000 has been sold in New York state, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket — worth $18,717 — was sold for the midday drawing on Thursday, July 18. It was sold at Mr Vape & Smoke Shop, located at 975 W Jericho Tpke., in Smithtown, N.Y.
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
Pushback to proposal that would allow more boys to try out for girls high school sports teams
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Some school districts are expressing concern over a proposal coming out of Albany that could dramatically change who can play what sport in high school. The proposal from the New York State Department of Education would allow any student male or female to try out for any sports team male or […]
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Exciting 2024 Schedule Revealed for CBU Volleyball Team
The California Baptist volleyball team has unveiled its 2024 season schedule, featuring exciting matchups following a 14-14 record last year with a spot in the WAC Tournament. Highlights include tournaments in Nashville and Iowa, the CBU/UCR Challenge with crosstown rivals, and hosting the WAC/Big West Challenge. The Lancers will have home-and-away matches against all eight WAC foes, starting the conference play against the Utah Valley Wolverines on September 26.
State Assemblyman joins stakeholders in appeal of proposed prohibition of HFC refrigerants
As the New York State DEC is expected to release changes to regulations to prohibit the use of a common refrigerant in most refrigerators and air conditioners, one local state lawmakers is warning that this would come at a great cost. More from WBEN:
Glynwood Center receives over $800,000 grant from Albany
PHILIPSTOWN – The Glynwood Center in Philipstown received good news Thursday when Governor Kathy Hochul announced it will receive $811,400 from the New York Food for New York Families program. Glynwood was the sole recipient in the Hudson Valley; 12 food service organizations statewide received a total of $7.6...
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Summer City Fitness returns to Johnnie B. Wiley on Saturday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summer City Fitness will make its return to Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion on Saturday for the program's ninth year. The City of Buffalo has teamed up with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York to offer free outdoor fitness programs. Previously...
REPORT: The Buffalo Bills Receive an Encouraging Injury Update on their Offensive Lineman Ahead of 2024 Season
The Buffalo Bills were one of two teams to have the same starting five offensive line all season long in 2023. They had the same starters for the regular season and the two playoff games, and all five played at least 96% of offensive snaps. However, this didn’t mean every player was 100% last season as their tackle suffered an injury.
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