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1 seriously injured after motorcycle accident in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Williamsville man was seriously injured following a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Buffalo, Buffalo police announced. Around 9 p.m., police responded to the inbound Kensington at the Route 198 exit ramp, where a motorcyclist had exited from Route 33 to Route 198 and apparently lost control, striking the cement median, […]
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. ...
Nurses union discusses patient care delays, lack of staffing at Buffalo VA center
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The nurses union at the Buffalo VA Medical Center is responding to reports of delays in patient care. This comes after two top officials in the Western New York Veterans Healthcare System were "transferred form veterans facing positions," as the VA put it, with the start of an investigation.
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.
Buffalo Sabres - Corrective criticism of new additions
Here we are, about one month from the start of training camp and pre-season. Moves were made, losses happened, new gains occurred, and changes became set in stone. The Buffalo Sabres brought back some familiar faces and some new ones, each ready to take on a new role on a new team.
Truck strikes bridge on Colvin Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A consistent problem in Western New York happened once again Wednesday in North Buffalo. A truck collided with a bridge that was too low for it to pass through. Buffalo police said a Ryder truck got stuck underneath the bridge on Colvin Avenue, adding that the driver misjudged the height of the bridge.
Advocate, author speaks out against bullying
BUFFALO, N.Y. — For our Most Buffalo Story of the Day, we are introducing you to a local children's book author who is also an advocate for herself and others as she speaks out against bullying. Advocate and author Engelic Everett just published her second children's book, "Olivia &...
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.
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