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Ex-Stony Brook Attorney Who Stole $800K From Clients Gets Prison Time
Former Long Island resident Douglas Valente, age 57, now of Florida, was sentenced to between one and four years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 22. Prosecutors said Valente, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group in Stony Brook, stole more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking money from his escrow account.
Afternoon visitation cancelled at Alden Correctional Facility Thursday
ALDEN, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff's Department has announced that visiting hours at the Correctional Facility in Alden have been cancelled for this afternoon. In a post made to their social media the Erie County Sheriff's Office wrote "The 3:30 p.m. visitation session at the Erie County Correctional Facility in Alden has been canceled for Thursday, August 22nd. The 6:30 p.m. visitation session will still take place."
Motorcycle driver dead after Thursday evening crash in Buffalo
A 40-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle Thursday evening. Buffalo police responded to the 400 block of Ohio Street around 7:45 p.m. ET, where the driver lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a light pole. More from WBEN:
'Excited and nervous': Move-in Day for University at Buffalo first-year students
Thousands of college Freshmen and first-year transfer students arrived at campuses on the grounds of the University at Buffalo on Thursday to move into their dorm rooms, their new “home away from home” during the upcoming school year. More from WBEN:
Where the Bands Are: This week in live music & concert news
It’s been quite the ride this summer! As we begin to wind down, and prepare for the Borderland and Music is Art festivals in September, it seems appropriate to offer a double-issue of curated gig recommendations to see you through the next few weeks. Let’s kick things off with...
49ers' George Kittle is already excited to face Bills' Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen already has his game-worn jersey called for in December against the San Francisco 49ers. On the first of that month the California team will be in Orchard Park for a matchup. Not only that, it’s a “Sunday Night Football” feature. 49ers All-Pro...
Expert Warns of “Rodent Rampage” Invading New York Homes This Fall
It's been one of the hottest summers in New York history and it may be causing a record rodent invasion. July was the second hottest month in New York history, with four separate heat waves blasting the state with high humidity and scorching temperatures that made it feel like over 100 degrees outside.
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.
Day 3 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — In the state fair business, vendors can always count on suffering through at least one day where crummy weather dampens everything. As these business owners unlocked their stands Thursday morning, an unencumbered sun rose, and they agreed that they had lucked out having that one dud of a day land on this year’s opening.
Many New York Residents Infected With Deadly Virus From Insects
Hudson Valley residents and someone from Long Island were bitten by mosquitoes carrying a deadly virus. First Person In New York State To Test Positive For West Nile In 2024. Earlier this week, a Long Island man became the first person in New York to test positive for West Nile Virus in 2024.
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
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