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Local sailing crew preparing for race of a lifetime
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The best things in life tend to find you when you least expect it. That certainly rang true for skipper Jack Kiterenos. "A good friend of mine was into sailing and so he said, 'why don't you come out with us some night?'" Kiterenos said. "So, I did and that was the end of my life as I knew it.”
Buffalo, WNY festivals to attend this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the month wraps up and August draws near, crowds are preparing to gather to eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals in Western New York. Check out a list of celebrations for the weekend of July 26 to 27 below: Buffalo Galbani Italian Festival The Galbani Italian Festival […]
New signs mark next phase of the Botanical Gardens rebrand
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are getting a rebrand with new signs across the gardens' different exhibits and introduce the next phase within larger expansion projects. Dozens of new educational and wayfinding signs will help visitors learn more about diverse plant species and collections-...
American Cornhole League Champion visiting Orchard Park this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lori Dool's cornhole journey started out like most backyard players. "You start playing in the backyard or at Buffalo Bills games, you know any of those tailgates," she told 2 On Your Side. "It just kind of took off." That's how the Lockport native found herself...
SUPERSTAR JAZZ VOCALIST, SAMARA JOY TO PERFORM
Special Pre-Sale Code for Buffalo Rising Readers for “A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring SAMARA and the McLENDON FAMILY.”. It’s Christmas in July as The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) has announced jazz vocalist sensation, Samara Joy, will perform a December concert celebrating the season in A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring Samara and the McLendon Family. The concert will take place on December 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph University School launches Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature
St. Joseph University School – the oldest operating Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo – is in the midst of launching a project that will see teachers, students, and landscape architects re-envisioning a significant and unproductive greenspace. The plan is to transition the space into a unique outdoor classroom setting, that will accommodate a program called Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature.
South Niagara Hospital construction site passes one-year milestone
It’s been just over one year since shovels went in the ground to start building the new South Niagara Hospital. Official say to date, progress is significant on the five-year construction project, which will end with the region having a state-of-the-art hospital. The excavation for the foundation and basement level is complete, with over 1250 steel piles inserted into the bedrock to support the foundation. Elevator shafts and stairwells are beginning to take shape, and most site services, including waterlines, stormwater, and sanitary sewers, are finished.
N.Y. Lottery: Second-place LOTTO ticket worth over $100,000 sold
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Someone is walking away with over $100,000 after drawing a second-place New York LOTTO ticket last night in Niagara County. A $103,023 ticket got purchased Division Street’s Budwey’s Market, up in North Tonawanda. You can definitely get a few little treats with those...
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
Little League NYS All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore cruises into winners’ bracket final
South Shore Little League’s 11-year-old baseball squad has prided itself all summer on pitching and defense. The combo has been the ignitor behind the team’s District 24 and Section 3 South banners so far and it held up in a tight 2-1 NY State tournament opening win over White Plains on Saturday.
12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass catch breaks New York State record
CAYUGA LAKE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On July 11, a Pennsylvania man reeled in a 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake, breaking a 37-year-old New York State record for largemouth bass, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. James Britenbaugh was at Cayuga Lake, preparing for an upcoming bass tournament, said the DEC. […]
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Section III boys, girls hoop stars selected for BCANY Summer Hoops Festival Central teams
The Basketball Coaches Association of New York Summer Hoops Festival is approaching and the Central team rosters made up of Section III boys and girls have been announced. The BCANY Summer Hoops Festival is a three-day event that runs from July 26-28 at Johnson City Schools in Johnson City, just west of Binghamton. Boys and girls from across the state get together to represent their region in a tournament while also receiving training from college basketball coaches and learning about college recruiting.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance in NY Explained
Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance in New York can be crucial for all drivers in the state. PIP insurance, also known as no-fault insurance, ensures that medical bills are covered after a car accident regardless of who is at fault. This type of coverage is mandatory in New York due to its unique no-fault insurance system, which aims to speed up compensation for accident victims.
Family of Missing Woman in Upstate New York Pleads for Safe Return
A mother of two from Upstate New York has gone missing, and State Police in New York are hoping that someone reading this right now might have some information about her whereabouts. According to the New York State Police, the search is on for a woman reported missing by her...
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