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More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
CSX train derails in upstate NY, crashes into home. See video of the aftermath
A CSX train derailed on Monday morning in Niagara Falls and smashed into a residential garage, spilling up to 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the nearby sewer system, according to authorities and the rail company. Local, state and federal officials were investigating the derailment that happened near Seneca Avenue...
Pilot living "her dream" dies in crash after skydivers jump from plane
Officials on Sunday released the name of a pilot who died in a skydiving flight after her passengers jumped from the aircraft near the Niagara Falls.Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person on board when the single-engine Cessna crashed Saturday, the Niagara Country Sheriff's Office said in a statement. Georger, of Towanda, New York, was working to become a commercial pilot, her father said Saturday in a statement on Facebook."My beloved daughter, my best friend and one of the two lights of my life passed away suddenly today," Paul Georger wrote. "Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing...
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 81
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 7...
WBEN's James Stelianou embarks on Empire State Ride
WBEN’s James Stelianou has many passions. He produces the David Bellavia Show every weekday morning on WBEN, he moonlights as a DJ, and when he needs a break from his busy work schedule he hops on his bike. Read more here:
65th Porter Cup champions: Kendall Todd, Chase Nevins
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — Launched by one of the best opening rounds in tournament history, Virginia native Chase Nevins held off the charge led by local favorite Ryan Edholm to win a closely-contested 65th Porter Cup title on Saturday at Niagara Falls Country Club, while Kendall Todd from Arizona drove past the field to become […]
Edholm Ties for Second at 2024 Porter Cup
Canisius golfer Ryan Edholm posted a one-under par score of 69 in the final round of the 2024 Porter Cup on Saturday and finished the tournament tied for second with his four-round total of 270 (-10). Edholm's second-place finish serves as the best finish for a Canisius golfer at the Porter Cup.
Police search for missing 15-year-old girl in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police need your help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Jamiah Coleman was last seen in the area of Moreland Street near Bailey Avenue in Buffalo on July 12 around 5:15 p.m. Coleman is described as a Black female, about 5'2" tall, weighing approximately...
Buffalo, NY: Severe Weather Alert with Potential Flash Flooding Until 10 PM
Buffalo, NY – Heavy rainfall is expected to impact the eastern Southern Tier and southern Genesee Valley from 4 PM to 10 PM today, raising concerns about potential flash flooding. According to the US National Weather Service Buffalo, storms that develop this afternoon may stall, resulting in prolonged heavy...
Eight Days of Hope's Buffalo volunteering event helping 100 Ellicott District homeowners in need with free home repairs
Eight Days of Hope is helping build a better Buffalo this week with free home repairs for homeowners in need located in Buffalo’s Ellicott District. Read more from WBEN:
Infinity Song Headlines Beau Fleuve
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival is back for its eighth celebration weekend at Buffalo Central Terminal. On August 25, traipse through local art, listen to live music, and enjoy delicious food. This lively cultural festival offers a diverse lineup of artists, performing musicians, and food vendors—and is intended for all ages. This year’s headliner is Infinity Song, a NYC-based soft rock and R&B band that has released three albums under the label Roc Nation. Beau Fleuve also teamed up with the Exchange at Beverly Gray to bring back the Pull Up & Pitch competition: a fast-paced pitch fest where minority-owned business owners deliver elevator speeches to a panel of judges to secure capital, coworking space, and free advisement.
Canisius' Strong ready to continue pursuing dream of big leagues after selection in MLB Draft
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The dream of any baseball player is to get drafted to MLB. Jackson Strong is no exception. “You write it on your thing in kindergarten, what do you want to be when you grow up? You want to be a baseball player," Strong said. It's a...
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