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10 NY Roads You’ll Get An Automatic Speeding Ticket On
This week, if you get caught speeding on any of these 10 roads in New York State, you will get an automatic speeding ticket. There are work zones where drivers will be automatically fined for speeding between today and Friday, July 5, 2024. New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180-E allows for automated speed monitoring in certain construction zones around the state. The program, which is a joint effort by the State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the Thruway Authority (NYSTA), will last for five years.
Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
This weekend brought a close, not only to the month of June, but also brought a close to Juneteenth celebrations in Western New York. Two golf tournaments in Erie and Niagara Counties highlight the Juneteenth Closing Weekend. Friday evening is a children’s golf tournament at the Lasertron in the Town of Amherst.
Erie County gives $5.5 million for 11 affordable housing projects, totaling 703 apartments
Erie County’s investment in affordable housing continues with the awarding of $5.5 million for 11 new apartment projects. The projects are slated to add 703 apartment units at lower rental rates in Buffalo, Kenmore, Hamburg, Cheektowaga and the City of Tonawanda. The multimillion-dollar apartment complexes, with multiple sources of...
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• Bread of Life Outreach Center will welcome Erie County Cancer Services to talk about free cancer screenings, support and information on their program as part of BOLO’s free Lunch & Learn program, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the BOLO headquarters, 8745 Supervisor Ave., Colden. Preregistration is required. To reserve a spot, email the names […]
Erie County hosting paint recycling event
Do you need to get rid of some old, unwanted paint? A free paint recycling collection, hosted by Erie County, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the University at Buffalo Park & Ride Lot at 3645 Main St., Buffalo. All types of paint, from latex to oil-based, will be accepted. A team of […]
USGS Reports 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Lake Ontario, Tremors Felt in WNY
It's not often that an earthquake hits New York State, but that's what happened late Friday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.4 magnitude quake occurred at 11:45 PM underneath the eastern part of Lake Ontario. The quake was centered approximately 15 kilometers southwest of Henderson, New York in Jefferson County. USGS received reports of the quake being felt in Hamburg in Erie County and as far west as Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Home Sells for $3.9 Million in Clarence, New York
A new Erie County residential benchmark for 2024, in terms of the sale price of a house, has been set with the sale of a sprawling Clarence estate. According to documents filed June 21 in the Erie County Clerk's office, a house on Goodrich Road in Clarence sold for $3.9 million.
NY weather: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Erie County early Sunday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Sunday at 12:21 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 a.m. for Erie County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:20 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Elma, or near West Seneca, moving east...
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