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Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
Pedaling for hope: 300 cyclists unite in a 500-mile journey for cancer research
Spencerport, N.Y. (WHAM) - Hundreds of cyclists are on a mission to raise money for cancer research. This week, nearly 300 people are taking a 500+ mile bike ride across New York State, traveling through the Hudson River Valley and Mohawk River Valley before reaching the Erie Canal corridor, and going all the way to Niagara Falls.
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Man seriously hurt in hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Parma
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying the driver and vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Parma early Saturday morning. A 20-year-old man has serious injuries after being hit while walking on the 1200 block of West Avenue around 2:43 a.m. He was brought to Strong Memorial Hospital. […]
Winners selected in The Batavian's eagle drawing contest, people's choice voting is open
Joshua Budzinack, 18, of Batavia, is the winner in the adult category of The Batavian's eagle drawing contest at the Genesee County Fair.Budzinack won a $100 gift certificate to Red Osier Landmark Restaurant in Stafford. He was selected randomly from among the staff's favorite drawings.The winner of
Erie County Sheriff's respond to a complaint of a man in Sprague Brook Park with a rifle
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — On Friday night the Erie County Sheriff's Office shared in a social media post that they received a 911 call at 6:35 p.m. regarding a complaint that there was a man in Sprague Park with a rifle near the campground area of the park. "Sprague...
BPD encouraging people to not bring pets to outdoor events during heatwave
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This upcoming weekend has a lot to offer between the beautiful hot weather and festivals to check out in Western New York. Because of the hotter temps the Buffalo Police are reminding people that they should enjoy all that there is to offer but maybe not take pets along for those experiences too.
Lockport man sentenced in connection with 2017 overdose death
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport man was sentenced to 84 months in prison for distributing heroin that led to the death of a Medina man in 2017, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said that between 2017 and 2019, 32-year-old James White conspired with Bruno Haney II, among others, to sell heroin and […]
As complaints mount, Council President suggests city create its own ambulance service
AMR is the primary ambulance provider in Buffalo. They have been operating without a contract since March 2021. Many city lawmakers have received reports of ambulances showing up over an hour late, or not showing up at all. More from WBEN:
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
Bills rookie gets reality check from coaching staff after rough start to camp
Going from college to the NFL is a hard adjustment and we usually don’t see a lot of success with players quickly adjusting to the speed of the NFL. It is faster and harder and a lot of players struggle to catch up to speed. It is completely normal and as long as they keep improving, the game will start to slow down.
Buffalo man who led OSHP on I-271 chase sentenced to 10-11.5 years in prison
MEDINA, Ohio — Ali Esaleh, the man who led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase last spring on I-271 after allegedly pulling a gun on a mechanic, has been sentenced. Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Joyce Kimbler sentenced Esaleh to 10-11.5 years in prison, with 435...
Stefon Diggs is already making the Bills regret trading him in Texans camp
Months later, and I still don't understand what the Buffalo Bills were thinking. While another team famously moved on from Stefon Diggs previously, the Minnesota Vikings were able to secure another superstar wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. He may have been incredible in college at LSU, but nobody saw this coming. Meanwhile, Buffalo is counting on Keon Coleman to be his heir apparent.
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