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New York State Has Billions In Unclaimed Funds
New York State has billions of dollars in unclaimed funds and some of that money could be yours. Currently, the state has over $19 billion dollars in unclaimed funds and they are looking to give ti back to the rightful owners. On average, New York State returns around $1.5 million...
You Must Report Sightings of This Invasive Bug in New York
Well, sure enough, this aggressive invasive species has made its return to the Hudson Valley. Unfortunately, these bugs have pretty severe negative impacts on our environment, but here's the latest on what to do when you see one and how you can help prevent them!. Spotted Lanternflies in New York.
Emergency Declaration Issued For 18 Upstate New York Counties
An "emergency declaration" was just issued to help 18 counties in New York "recover and rebuild." New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue an "emergency declaration" in nearly 20 counties across New York State. Governor Hochul Directs Department Of Environmental Conservation...
Buffalo Bills Sign A New Quarterback
Even though the Buffalo Bills scraped by with a 9-3 preseason win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, they didn’t come out of it unscathed. Injuries have been plaguing the Bills since training camp wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, and it understandably makes fans nervous. The Bills suffered a huge blow when Matt Milano, who spent the majority of last season rehabbing a broken leg, tore his bicep in practice and was put on injured reserve indefinitely.
House fire destroys neighboring home on homeowner's birthday in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Devastating and hurt are just two words to describe how Terry Potter and his family feel after losing everything. Early Saturday, a three-alarm fire at a vacant home on Connecticut Street spread to their home. Potter and his wife Lynda managed to get out alive. The...
'The stuff that's killing people': Salamanca mothers express concerns about drug abuse to law enforcement
SALAMANCA, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a growing concern over the illegal drug trade in Salamanca and members of a group called Seneca and Salamanca Mothers Against Drugs, or SSMAD, are taking matters into their own hands. Members of SSMAD said that certain homes in the city are being...
More Information Coming Out About Jamestown’s Request For Investigation Into Former City Court Judge
More information is coming out about a City resolution that requests the State Comptroller investigate a former City Court Judge for illegally receiving city retiree benefits. According to the city of Jamestown, retired City Court Judge Fred Larson entered into an illegal agreement with former Mayor Eddie Sundquist “…in which he and his wife obtained City of Jamestown dental insurance, which he was not entitled to as he was never a City employee.”
'Stuff Your Stanley' ice cream event in Hamburg
HAMBURG, N.Y. — A Hamburg Ice Cream Shop is hosting the perfect event for those with Stanley cups. Happening on Monday, August 26 at 2 p.m. people will be able to 'Stuff Your Stanley' at Amsdell Ice Cream. What exactly does that mean? Well, anyone with a Stanley or...
'I couldn't believe it': Gene Simmons surprises KISS fans at Tops in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When you're at the grocery store on a Sunday, the last thing you think will happen is a surprise visit from rock legend Gene Simmons, but that's what happened for one father-son duo. "I couldn't believe it..it was shock, I mean I saw him,...
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
$161K grant helps N.Y fire department purchase new SCBA
LOUISVILLE, N.Y. — Funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will allow the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department to purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The $161,904.76 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program funding was announced Tuesday by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles...
Music Icon Shocks Customers At Upstate New York Supermarket
A music icon was spotted all over one part of New York State. We learned why. Rock and roll legend Gene Simmons was spotted at the Tops Friendly Markets in Niagara Falls, New York. Gene Simmons Spotted In Western New York. The KISS frontman spent Sunday in Western New York....
New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
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