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Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
New York State Fair using reverse ATMs
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We’ve got an important reminder for fairgoers…it’s cashless. That includes parking. “We have our reverse ATMS here at the main gate. We have two of them. What people can do is with the minimum of $10 cash, they can put their money in,” said Julie LaFave, New York State Fair Director. […]
Ukrainian Festival at Dnipro Center- August 25, 2024- Buffalo, NY
The Ukrainian Festival is August 25, 2024 from 1pm to 8pm at the Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, 562 Genesee St. Ukrainian live music and dancers, art displays, beers, bounce house and food including pierogi, stuffed cabbage and sauce. FREE admission. Music.
Hudson Valley Towns Benefit from $30 Million in Federal Grants for Water Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley region is set to receive a substantial boost in its efforts to enhance water quality and infrastructure, thanks to $30 million in grants from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This funding, part of a broader $265 million investment by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), will support 30 communities across the state in tackling critical issues with their drinking water systems.
Riverline Project Dries up for Buffalo’s First Ward
It’s now the path less traveled by: The Riverline project that would have reclaimed an old railroad trail and connected Canalside to an area of the Buffalo River in the Old First Ward has been discontinued. The project was first introduced in 2017, but delays and other factors have...
New York State Man Charged With DWI After Driving to Barracks For Other Charge
Just when you thought one person couldn't possibly make any more bad decisions? Police say a New York state man has been charged with aggravated DWI, after he was found to be driving over three times the state's legal BAC limit of 0.08%. But to make matters worse, officials say...
New York gets ‘historic’ $12B in federal funds for tunnel project
(The Center Square) — New York is getting $12 billion in federal funding to help build a long-delayed second tunnel beneath the Hudson River in what officials are touting as the largest rail construction grant in U.S. history. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Monday that it had signed...
Watch: Bills GM Brandon Beane talks roster cuts, Joe Andreessen on BKL
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bills general manager Brandon Beane joined Buffalo Kickoff Live ahead of the team’s final preseason game on Saturday. Beane discussed the standout play of local product Joe Andreessen, upcoming roster cuts on Tuesday and more. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.
Former Sabres Defender Finds New Home
Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin has found a new home. He has signed a one-year contract with Barys Astana of the KHL. View the original article to see embedded media. Antipin, 31, played his lone NHL season with the Sabres in 2017-18. In 47 games with Buffalo, he posted zero goals, 10 assists, 41 blocks, and a minus-9 rating. After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Sabres in the 2018 NHL Offseason, the Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan native returned to Magnitogorsk Metallurg of the KHL. Before joining the Sabres, he spent the five previous seasons with the KHL squad. Since...
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
NY judge slaps down Netrebko vs Met case
Anna Netrebko’s lawsuit against the Metropolitan Opera was narrowed to gender discrimination claims by a federal judge, who agreed to dismiss the star soprano’s allegations of defamation, breach of contract and discrimination because of national origin. U.S. District Judge Analisa Nadine Torres in Manhattan issued a 23-page decision…
Legal experts discuss bail reform after teen causes deadly crash with stolen car
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A teenage driver who caused a deadly crash in Brighton earlier this week was arrested 12 times last year and while on parole, was arrested for stealing a car in Erie County just a few weeks ago, according to Rochester police. WIVB News 4 spoke with legal experts Sunday about bail […]
Warning: ‘Do Not Touch’ These Venomous New York Caterpillars
An eagle-eyed Hudson Valley hiker recently spotted one of the coolest caterpillars in New York State... then came the warnings. Caterpillars can be a touchy subject in New York. From the spongy moth caterpillar catastrophe earlier in the summer to the fickle weather predictions of the woolly bear caterpillar, these little insects can cause quite a fuss. Some, however, can be dangerous.
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