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First case of West Nile Virus reported in Niagara mosquitoes
Niagara Region Public Health is alerting residents that the first case of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes for 2024 has been confirmed in the Niagara region. The mosquitoes that tested positive were found in St. Catharines. As of now, there have been no human cases of WNV identified in Niagara...
New Mural Alert: AKG Public Art Initiative and Stitch Buffalo embark upon Collaboration Project
Coming soon, a new mural will be installed at Stitch Buffalo’s new headquarters at 284 Plymouth Avenue. The collaborative mural project is thanks to a partnership between the AKG Public Art Initiative and Stitch Buffalo. A local artist by the name of Saira Siddiqui (American, born 1991) has been selected to create the work of art that will be applied to the building, which is owned by Ellicott Development Company.
Thinking about out-of-the-box solutions to Buffalo’s impending financial crisis
The City of Buffalo’s new fiscal year began on July 1 and already it has sprung a couple leaks. The state Legislature took no action on the proposed hotel occupancy tax, which was anticipated to bring in $4.2 million before June 30, 2025. The Buffalo Common Council killed a proposal to increase parking rates in the city which was projected to produce an additional $2 million in revenue. These are the first of what will likely be several shortfalls in revenue or under estimations in certain spending categories.
'It's very impressive': Buffalo Zoo lights up for Zoomagination event
BUFFALO, NY — When the sun goes down, the Buffalo Zoo lights up for Zoomagination. The festival of lanterns and lights is underway from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and runs through September 22. "We've got around 39 lanterns throughout the zoo. They're all different this year. We have...
Jacobs School Ranks Among Top 20 Public Medical Schools in the Country for Diversity
The Jacobs School tied for 18th among public institutions in the publication’s ranking of most diverse medical schools. Overall, the Jacobs School ranked 28th out of a total of 168 schools. The diversity index measures how successful medical schools are at enrolling students historically underrepresented in medicine. It considers...
Hamburg’s Foxglove Pub announces new hours following closure in June
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Foxglove Pub in Hamburg announced its new hours in a social media post Monday following its closure one week after its grand opening on June 22. In the post, the pub said its new hours will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The business announced on social […]
Gates calls on government to reduce MRI wait times
Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates is calling on the provincial government to provide additional funding and resources to address wait times for MRIs in Niagara. Gates says his office has heard directly from several constituents in Niagara Falls just this week, that have had to travel as far as Mississauga, and in some cases the United States in order to get timely access to an MRI.
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
Dion Dawkins collaborating with Delta Sonic to donate school supplies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bill Dion Dawkins, in collaboration with Delta Sonic, is collecting school supplies for children in need through the Dion’s Dreamers foundation. New school supplies will be accepted at all Buffalo and Niagara Falls Delta Sonic convenience stores now through Aug. 23. Suggested materials include facial tissue, pencils, glue, colored pencils, […]
Can You Get a DWI in New York if You Ride Your Bicycle Drunk?
In many states, a person who rides a bicycle while intoxicated could potentially face the same charges as someone who was driving a regular motor vehicle while drunk. The reasoning behind this is that the person on the bicycle is operating a "vehicle" while impaired, and therefore poses a threat to both themselves and others on the road.
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
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