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City of Jamestown Has Used Less Than Half of Budget Plan Through June
There was some good budget news for the City of Jamestown this past week. The city used approximately 48.5% of its 2024 budget plan as of the mid-year mark, and according to Mayor Kim Ecklund, that will help going forward as lawmakers grapple with a projected $2.9 million shortfall. Ecklund credits new City Comptroller Ericka Thomas' ability to hold the line on spending for that...
Accelerating Curbside EV Charging Nationwide
Sign up for our popular daily email to catch all the latest EV news!. itselectric secures $6.5M seed funding to deploy curbside EV charging infrastructure across seven U.S. cities, supported by Failup Ventures and Uber Technologies. This initiative aims to enhance urban EV charging, catering to the rising demand for electric vehicles and supporting Uber’s goal of an all-electric rideshare fleet by 2030.
Nine Thruway Plaza Buildings Sold in Cheektowaga, New York
Downstate investors have acquired a cluster of nine buildings that comprise the bulk of the Thruway Plaza. According to documents filed July 12 in the Erie County Clerk's office, Equity Holdings of Cheektowaga LLC paid $18.5 million for the buildings with the footprint of the Cheektowaga shopping destination. The deal is one of the largest commercial transactions in Cheektowaga this year.
New women-owned nail parlor set for 716 Day grand opening in Hamburg
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Shannon Vogel's interest in the beauty industry started with her grandparents, the former owners of Richards Beauty Shop, a salon in downtown Buffalo. "They had a full-service salon, and I always knew that one day I wanted to be in the business of making people feel special and beautiful, so that's really how Cure came about," she told 2 On Your Side. "Nail care is really important to self-care, so I wanted to create a luxurious nail experience for people in the community."
Pete Stefanski Earns DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Win at Glen Ridge
FULTONVILLE, NY – Pete Stefanski added another milestone to his Pro Stock career Sunday at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park. The North Tonawanda, NY driver passed Brandon Emigh with three laps to go to win his first DIRTcar Pro Stock Series event at the 1/4-mile bullring. Veteran Pro Stock driver...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
NY AG, NYCLU sue county for again banning transgender girls and women from teams that match their gender identity
New York’s attorney general and the local affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union are both separately suing a New York county after it again banned transgender women from playing on female sports teams.
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
Theme Park Tickets New Yorkers Are Most Desperate For
Experts reveal New Yorkers most sought-after attraction tickets. The experts at Tickets2You Discount Ticket Deals analyzed Google searches between May 2023 and April 2024 for America's most sought-after attraction tickets. Approximately 339 theme parks were ranked based on the highest number of monthly ticket searches in New York to reveal the state's most wanted attraction tickets.
‘Aggressive” Bear Destroys Home In Upstate New York, Returns
A very "aggressive" bear destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. Officials issued tips so this doesn't happen at your home. The New York State DEC confirmed forest rangers rushed to a home for a "nuisance bear." "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
News 2 You: Remembering a "new" sport, a bad week for Martha Stewart, and a concert of ages
When the annual Bills training camp opened fans we pinning their hopes on the youthful quarterback-receiver combination of 2nd year signal caller EJ Manuel and rookie pass catcher Sammy Watkins, who were the teams top picks in the two previous drafts respectively. The Tift Pier at Buffalo's outer harbor was...
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