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Niagara Health to open Ronald McDonald Family Room
Niagara Health, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities South Central Ontario is opening a Ronald McDonald Family Room at the Marotta Family Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 5. Family Rooms are an extension of Ronald McDonald House. The new space will provide respite areas directly inside the hospital to ensure...
MusicalFare Scraps Plans for New Theater in Amherst
The project hit a standstill after Amherst residents rallied to oppose the Town Board’s decision to borrow up to $11 Million toward the cost of the theater, forcing the board to rescind its approval of the borrowing earlier this year.
2024 Men's and Women's Cross Country Season Preview
AMHERST, N.Y. -- The Daemen University men's and women's cross country teams kick off the 2024 season at the Doug Watts Open in Edinboro, Pa. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Before the start of the season, graduate student Jon Moote (Wilson, N.Y.) and sophomore CJ Johnson (Baltimore, Md.) of the men's team along with graduate student Courtney Merrill (Speedway, Ind.) and senior Emma Cain (Lockport, N.Y.) of the women's team spoke about their teams and the expectations for the year.
Make-A-Wish Western New York grants wish for Lackawanna teen
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lackawanna teenager will now be riding in style after getting his wish granted by Make-A-Wish Western New York. Caleb Kinsley is a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor who started battling cancer at 15 years old. Four years ago, Kinsley’s mom noticed a lump on his neck. After going to the doctors, […]
New York state law banning sale of 'ghost plates' set to go into effect this weekend
A new law banning the sale of "ghost plates" in New York State is set to go into effect this weekend.The obscured or unreadable plates help drivers bypass tolls.According to reports, the illegal tactic costs New York City up to $200 million annually.The sale of the plates and products to obscure them has become rampant on platforms like Craigslist and TikTok, according to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.The MTA and NYPD have performed several crackdowns on toll evaders and ghost cars dating back to May.READ MORE: MTA, NYPD seize over 50 cars in toll evasion operation----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Is a Massive Cooldown Heading to Central New York Next Week?
Looks like it's almost time for us to break out the cozy sweaters and start thinking of fall colors. Labor Day weekend is upon us, and a chilly cold front may be following close behind. Several forecasters are closely watching another stream of arctic air that could blow across Central...
Day 10 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Friday is Native Americans Day at the Great New York State Fair. All members of Native American tribes are admitted free on Friday. Cultural performances will take place throughout the day at the Indian Village. Forecast. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers likely in the morning as...
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
Negotiations yet to begin on latest 'Grieving Families' bill
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Legislature for three consecutive sessions has overwhelmingly passed what supporters call the Grieving Families Act. The governor has twice vetoed the bill and lawmakers have not yet delivered it to her this year. "To be candid, negotiations haven't begun in earnest. I...
Gov. Hochul secures federal aid for Suffolk as storm ravages county
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine (R) and Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico (R), declared a State of Emergency, following the Aug. 18-19 devastating storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) responded by procuring President Joe Biden’s (D) approval for a federal Emergency Declaration. This allows for federal resources and assistance to be provided for the necessary repairs, prevalent in hard-hit western and middle Suffolk. FEMA will provide emergency protective measures, such as the protection of critical infrastructure facilities. According to the state’s website, “with this Emergency Declaration secured, New York’s disaster recovery experts are continuing to work with local and federal partners, to determine the state’s ability to also request a federal Major Disaster Declaration and low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.”
NYS bills propose changing maximum age limit for police civil service exam
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — With police departments across the state struggling with recruitment, two competing bills are working their way through the legislature that could increase the pot of candidates. Right now the maximum age limit to take the civil service exam to become a police officer is 35. If Republican Senator George Borrello has […]
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