Brant
LATEST NEWS
New week, new gas prices reported in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we head into a new week in Western New York the national average for gas has gone down 2 cents ($3.50) from last week. Looking back one year ago today the price was $3.59. The NYS average for gas is down one cent from last...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
SUNY Fredonia School of Business' Accreditation Renewed by AACSB
SUNY Fredonia's School of Business has renewed its prestigious accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International for its degree programs in Accounting, Public Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management and Marketing. School of Business Dean Kaustay Misra says, "Certain academic standards are essential to acquire and...
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
WNY P-TECH Students Give Thumbs Up to Robotic Arm Pilot Project
Students who helped pilot an automation program at the WNY P-TECH Academy in Dunkirk gave the first-of-its-kind partnership a big thumbs up. Beginning this year, the juniors learned to program and operate several robotic cells in their Automation Club held every Friday. Instructor Nick Anson has been leading the pilot project, which is part of the Shift 2.0 Robotics program through Buffalo Manufacturing Works.
Pine Valley Summer Drama Campers to Stage 'James and the Giant Peach Jr.'
Nearly three dozen talented students are preparing to entertain the community when they take the stage for a summer Drama Camp musical in South Dayton. The Pine Valley Central School Drama Club will present performances of "James and the Giant Peach Jr." on Thursday and Friday, July 25-26 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium at Pine Valley Junior/Senior High School. Tickets, which will be sold at the door, cost $8 for adults and $5 for students.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.