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Buffalo Man Convicted of Burglary and Grand Larceny After Swift Jury Decision
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – A Buffalo man faces up to 7 years in prison following his conviction for burglary and grand larceny after a rapid jury verdict. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that a jury has found 38-year-old Sergio J. Brooks of Buffalo guilty of one count of Burglary in the Third Degree (Class “D” felony) and one count of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (Class “E” felony). Jurors rendered their decision yesterday afternoon after less than four hours of deliberation following a one-day trial, convicting the defendant of both counts in the indictment.
U.S. government opposing motions to take death penalty off table for Payton Gendron
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The federal government has filed two responses opposing motions by Payton Gendron's attorneys to take the death penalty off the table in connection to the Tops mass shooting that happened on May 14, 2022. The attorneys for Gendron, who was convicted of killing 10 people, argued...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
New York Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Weather with Scattered Showers Expected
Albany, NY – Pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidity are expected across New York State this weekend. Scattered showers are anticipated this afternoon, particularly south of Albany, including the eastern Catskills and along I-84. These conditions provide a respite from the usual summer heat, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Friday lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request to dismiss charges of...
N.Y. Lottery: Player scores $18K with jackpot prize in TAKE 5 game
A TAKE 5 jackpot prize worth more than $18,000 has been sold in New York state, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced one top-prize ticket — worth $18,717 — was sold for the midday drawing on Thursday, July 18. It was sold at Mr Vape & Smoke Shop, located at 975 W Jericho Tpke., in Smithtown, N.Y.
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
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