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Fall weather in NY: What temperatures, precipitation we should expect in 2024
Americans, especially in the Northeast, spend a lot of time outdoors and on the move in autumn. That means there is a lot riding on how cold it's going to be and how much rain will drop — never mind, snow — during the meteorological fall season from Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. ...
Another Capital Region School District To Ban Cell Phone Usage
You can add another Captial Region school district to the growing list of local educators taking measures to keep cell phones out of the classroom. If you are a parent trying to manage the usage of mobile phones and tablets by your children, you know how difficult of a task it can be. Imagine being a teacher trying to manage that usage in a classroom full of students. Even for the most disciplined child, having a smartphone can be a huge distraction. Another local school district is putting a policy in place to help manage that distraction.
Traffic changes for the Panthers vs. Bills game on Saturday
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills will be hosting the Carolina Panthers in a preseason game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. If you're planning to head to the game, there are changes to the normal traffic pattern on game day. The Erie County Sheriff's Office is advising game day fans of a new change to the traffic pattern.
Air pollution harms mental health worse in New York’s historically redlined neighborhoods
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Air pollution is bad for mental health. That much is clear. Now, new research shows the impact may be even worse in neighborhoods that were historically redlined. University at Buffalo researchers looked at 17 cities across New York State where longstanding federal housing policies once denied...
New York State DEC Helps Dog Unable To Continue On Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is busy not only assisting human hikers across the state, but their canine companions as well. According to the DEC, while Forest Rangers are not necessarily required to rescue dogs, many officers will still respond to when there is a lost or injured dog on one of the trails.
Abandoned Moose Lodge Demolished, Paving Way for Silver Creek’s Future
(WNY News Now) – Silver Creek, N.Y. – A decade-old eyesore in downtown Silver Creek has finally been removed, thanks to a collaborative effort between the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation (CCLBC), the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA), and Chautauqua County. The demolition is the final...
Trump slams New York governor’s speech at DNC: ‘Nastiest speaker’
Former President Trump ripped into New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, calling her the “nastiest speaker” at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, after she slammed him as a “fraud” in her speech Monday. “Kathy Hochul, the very unpopular Governor of New York, was the nastiest speaker on Monday evening (at the…
New York Town Could Be Epicenter For Massive Blizzard
As we get through a cold start to this week, now is the time to start thinking about the winter. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE FARMER'S ALMANAC 2024-25 WINTER PREDICTION. Meteorologist Mark Margavage's very early prediction made earlier this year is calling for a chance of some massive lake-effect snow next winter with Hamburg, New York being right in the epicenter of it all.
Town of Hamburg moving forward with appeal against A.L. Asphalt plant
After a special meeting for discussion between Town Supervisor Randy Hoak and members of the Hamburg Town Board, officials authorized the filing of an appeal that aims to prevent the A.L. Asphalt plant from operating in the area. More from WBEN:
Buffalo Homes: A Hot Market
Want more proof that homes in Buffalo’s Delaware and Park districts are a hot commodity?. A five-bedroom house at 50 Rumsey Road that overlooks Delaware Park has sold for $2 million—or approximately 280% more than what it went for in 2010, the last time it changed owners. According...
Village of Williamsville named among Best Places to Live 2024
Walkable Williamsville is more than just a catchy moniker — it’s a pull factor. Buffalo Business First released its Best Places to Live rankings this week, and our Village took the top spot as the Overall Winner for a Medium Hub. Business First uses factors like kid-friendliness, diversity, and growth to rank small, medium and large residential neighborhoods. Williamsville scored high in Employment, and Income, specifically.
Continued Development for Buffalo’s East Side
Following the success of its initial Pilgrim Village project, the development team behind the transformative East Side housing-anchored complex is getting ready for its next phase. But that next phase won’t happen until 2026 or 2027. “We are very early in our conceptual phase,” said Connor Kenney, SAA?EVI regional...
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