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New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular. “E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years,” said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert’s Bikes and Fitness. Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense. “You […]
Three Upstate NY College Hockey Programs Named in New Class-Action Lawsuit
Three college hockey programs in Upstate New York were among the ten named in a class-action lawsuit filed on Monday, August 12th. Per a report from The Hockey News, the suit was filed by Freedman Normand Friedland LLP on behalf of former junior hockey player Rylan Masterson. The suit names...
Colonie EMS gets $90,000 grant for protective gear
Colonie EMS has received a $90,000 grant to help buy personal protective equipment. The grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program will help the department working through a four-year project to replace equipment. This grant will allow the department to outfit the remaining employees...
Altamont Fair returns Tuesday through Sunday
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (WRGB) — The historic Altamont Fair returns Tuesday through Sunday. Organizers said the first annual fair was hosted in 1893, after an Aug. 6, 1892 public meeting in Altamont to form a committee tasked with investigating the possibility of holding such an event in the village. Since then, the Altamont Fairgrounds have become among the largest in New York State, reportedly sprawling more than 138 acres.
Craig Morgan to headline first Red, White and Brew Festival at MVP Arena
The inaugural Red, White and Brew Festival will honor local veterans on Sept. 14. The free block party in front of the MVP Arena will include performances from local groups to national recording artists starting at 2 p.m.
Olympian receives honor from the city of Watervliet
Watervliet, NY (WRGB) — The Summer Games in Paris may be over, but the excitement in the Capital Region is not done just yet. The Watervliet Mayor and city council Thursday will present 2024 Olympian Melique Garcia with a proclamation during tonight's city council meeting. The Watervliet high school...
Rock legends reuniting for ‘Last Waltz’ tour, including Upstate NY concerts
Two rock legends are reuniting for a special tour paying tribute to The Band’s Robbie Robertson. Guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench, both founding members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will lead the “Life is a Carnival: Last Waltz Tour ‘24.” The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will be joined by Ryan Bingham, Jamey Johnson, and Don Was for a series of concerts celebrating the music of Robertson and “The Last Waltz.”
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Crash On Route 17
New York State police are investigating a crash they say claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man. The crash occurred late Saturday evening on Route 17, according to State Police. Crash Statistics. Summer months mean more travelers take to the roads and highways across New York state. Statistics show...
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
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