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Orchard Park Zoning Board meeting delayed again as residents question development around stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — The question of what to do with the old Highmark Stadium and the surrounding area was no closer to being answered after another zoning board meeting was postponed Wednesday night. Neighbors and leaders are looking for ways to further develop the area after the new stadium opens its doors. “I […]
Day 2 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Welp, Opening Day at the 2024 New York State Fair had its ups, its downs and its sideways. What had been dubbed (by me) the Year of the Goat suddenly turned into the Hour of the Goat. The 100 dwarf goats brought to the Horticulture Building to cuddle with patrons had to turn around Wednesday and go home after one of them came down with a virus that could harm other animals. That sad news came just as heavy showers rolled in, bringing rain that would hit your face as if you were staring at the dark spitting clouds. That weather is likely to blame for keeping attendance for the first day at 38,215.
First Flakes of Winter May Come Sooner Than You Think in New York
Looks like winter 2024 is getting ready for a very early start in New York State. We're starting to see early projections about what kind of winter to expect this year. The tone is already being set with one cold-front in the month of August, and that could be possibly followed by another by month's end.
Fight over health noncompete pacts far from over
Hospitals and other health providers will shift their attention to how states opt to police non-compete agreements now that a federal court has blocked a Federal Trade Commission ban on the widely used contracts. Why it matters: The FTC's contentious effort had far-reaching implications for health care — and raised...
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...
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