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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 […]
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.
Following Online Harassment Campaign Against Its Teachers, Great Valley School District Looks for Way Forward
Following an online harassment campaign against many of its teachers, the Great Valley School District is looking for a way to move forward. Following an online harassment campaign against many of its teachers, the Great Valley School District is looking to education as a way to move forward, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY.
Meteor passed over NYC, Statue of Liberty Tuesday: NASA
A number of tri-state area residents reported feeling a shaking or hearing a loud boom Tuesday morning leading to quite the mystery. NASA is estimating a meteor passed through the area between 10 a.m. and noon and would account for people saying they saw a fireball in the sky. NASA said simultaneous military activity in the area may account the shaking or boom residents felt.
Controversy over Eagles Crest Project Dominates Warren City Council Meetings
Heated debates and a newly issued lawsuit over a new building project slated for downtown Warren have dominated recent city council meetings. The discussions and lawsuit revolve around a building located on the corner of Liberty Street and Pennsylvania in downtown Warren. The building, which has been vacant for several...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
Two-vehicle accident spills oil along Crawford Co. state highway
(WJET/WFXP)– Pennsylvania State Police in Corry were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident earlier this month that left oil spilled on the roadway. The accident took place back on July 9 around 5:43 a.m. along State Highway 27 near an unnamed road with state police releasing the report on July 15.
Cosmic Cowboys to Open Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
After getting postponed last week, the City of Dunkirk is set to host its first Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series performance of the season on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM. Playing at Point Gratiot will be the Cosmic Cowboys, who have been playing in the area since 2010. They consist of Dan Raynor (vocals, guitar), Jerry Waite (guitar) and Corky Gloff (bass, vocals). They cover mostly classic rock with a few outlaw country songs thrown in the mix. Some of the music you might catch them playing will include Eric Clapton, John Cougar Mellencamp, Steve Earle, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and other crowd favorites.
Cannon Firing Opens 141st Chautauqua County Fair
This year's Chautauqua County Fair is now open for business. Sheriff Jim Quattrone lit the Civil War-era cannon Tuesday morning at the fairgrounds in Dunkirk to kick off the 141st edition of the fair. Quattrone was one of several dignitaries on hand for the opening ceremony. County Executive P.J. Wendel read a proclamation which highlighted how the fair celebrates the county's agricultural history...
U.S. News & World Report names Stony Brook University Hospital among Best Hospitals in New York
Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized as a 2024-25 Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking in the top 15 in the state. SBUH climbed to a No. 12 ranking overall in New York State out of more than 153 hospitals statewide, up from No. 13 in the state last year. In addition to ranking in the top 8% overall in New York State, SBUH also rated high performing in 5 adult specialties nationwide, including Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Urology and Pulmonology & Lung Surgery. The announcement was made in a press release on July 16.
Dunkirk Common Council Meeting Cancelled Today
Today's regularly scheduled meeting of the Dunkirk Common Council has been cancelled, per Mayor Kate Wdowiasz. Deputy City Clerk Raymond Rosas, who made the announcement, says the cancellation is due to a lack of available council members. No further information was provided. File photo.
Clarksville defeated on final pitch by Southeast Warren in softball regional final
The #13 (1A) Clarksville softball team was on the wrong side of a walk-off home run in a 3-2 loss at #7 (1A) Southeast Warren in Monday’s Region 5 final, as aired on 99 The Wave. The Indians led for nearly the entire game. In the top of the...
Man Charged with Vandalizing Event Space Near Clear Lake in Spartansburg
A Corry-area man faces charges for vandalizing an event space near Clear Lake in Spartansburg, according to Pennsylvania State Police. It happened at a property owned by Spartansburg Events near Mill and Main St. on June 19. The 38 year old is accused of damaging a chain-link fence and gate...
Corry Man Conned out of $1,200 on eBay
A Corry-area man was scammed out of $1,200 while attempting to buy a vehicle on eBay, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The incident was reported May 7, but troopers did not release information on the incident until Tuesday. The seller asked the 84-year-old victim to buy six credit cards totaling...
Electrifying Night of Rock at Dunkirk’s Memorial Park
(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk, NY – The City of Dunkirk’s Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series continues this Thursday with Hard Rock Night in Memorial Park. The concerts are presented by DFT Communications with stage sponsor National Grid and production company Advanced Production Group (APG).
‘We’re very disappointed’ – Corry City Council votes to end Erie-to-Pittsburgh trail project
Plans for a trail in Corry hit a dead end during a standing-room-only meeting of the Corry City Council. The issue before Corry City Council was an unfinished portion of the Erie-to-Pittsburgh trail that would transform part of a former railroad bed in the city. Most of the crowd on...
Two Erie County Sheriff Deputies died over the weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two deputies from the Erie County Sheriff's Office passed away over the weekend. Deputy Matthew "OC" O'Connell and Deputy Brian Kostelny from the Jail Management Division both died according to the sheriff's office's Facebook page. 2 On Your Side reached out to a spokesperson for the...
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