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Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 8-12
These are the inspections from July 8 to 12 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Poured candle bar, heat across NY, Finger Lakes ranking, boilermaker
Good morning ☀️ It’s Tuesday and today I’m bringing you some advice if you’re interested in starting a business or learning about the Tompkins County’s business climate. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share...
Banning student use of cellphones in New York schools should be state call, Hochul says
New York's schools and teachers should not have to wrestle with what to do about student cellphone use in class, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday. A statewide ban is a better approach, she said. "It seems to me that a district-by-district approach does not work," she said. "Sometimes it's easy...
3 Bison Escape From Enclosure in Buffalo, New York
There is a heard of bison that got out of their enclosure and are running wild in Western New York. There were 5 bison that got scared and ran through their enclosure. 2 were found in a nearby pasture, but 3 more are still on the loose. People on social...
Casella Employee from Fredonia Receives NWRA Driver of the Year Award
A Fredonia man employed by Casella Waste Systems recently received an award for being one of the best drivers in his industry. Shawn Dutton was named the 2024 National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Residential Driver of the Year, one of four Casella employees in the Northeast to receive Driver of the Year Awards.
Pizzeria opens third storefront in seven months
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight months ago, Brian Carroll was running a few food trucks to hawk pizzas. By July 11, he had opened his third Papa’s Pizza Oven storefront in seven months – with more likely to come. A location opened Thursday at 507 Sunset Drive in...
Buffalo Zoo to celebrate 716 day
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York's favorite day is almost here. 716 day at the Buffalo Zoo will offer discounted tickets for $7.16. "716 Day is a celebration of everything that makes Western New York such a special place. Here at the Buffalo Zoo, we're proud to be a part of this vibrant community," Buffalo Zoo President and CEO, Lisa Smith said. “It's a chance for families to connect with nature, learn about the wonders of wildlife, and create lasting memories together. But more than that, it's a way for us to show our appreciation for the community that supports us and allows us to fulfill our mission of education and conservation.”
Former Jericho Road employee accused of stealing over $500,000
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A former employee of Jericho Road Community Health Center is being accused of stealing approximately $570,000 from the nonprofit. The employee, Dejan Karlovic, appeared before a federal magistrate on Monday and is charged with stealing from an organization that receives federal funds. Dr. Myron Glick, the center’s founder and CEO, said […]
24 of 36 families in Diocese to counter-propose mergers, closures
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — 24 of the 36 families of parishes in the Diocese of Buffalo are planning to make counterproposals to recommended mergers and closures that were proposed last month, the diocese said in a statement on Monday. Formal written alternative proposals to the Diocese are due by Aug. 5. “We look forward to […]
Enter to Win a Pontoon Boating Experience From Collins Marine
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. *GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We’re teaming up with Collins Marine to give away a Pontoon Boating Experience ($500 value)!. This prize includes a free pontoon boat rental for a full day...
Buffalo man arrested in connection with July 4 shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 4 on the 1400 block of East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo police announced Monday. Around 4 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call on East Delavan. While responding, officials said officers encountered a vehicle traveling […]
Mother of fallen Canisius graduate carries on his legacy
BUFFALO, N.Y. — We brought you DeeAnn's story a year ago, she lost her son in a 2021 motorcycle accident. In his memory, she started a scholarship at his alma mater, Canisius High School to send a student on the same type of service trip that had a profound impact on her son's life.
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