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NWS confirms another tornado touched down in upstate NY
Another July 16 tornado in New York was confirmed by the National Weather Service in Binghamton, bringing the record-breaking monthly total to 20. The Weather Service survey confirmed Monday that an EF-1 tornado touched down near Lee Center in Oneida County. The twister reached an estimated peak wind of 95 mph and maximum...
Upstate NYer Buys $10 Scratch-Off At Grocery Store Wins $3M
The New York Lottery has many scratch-off tickets to choose from. There are thousands and millions to win. You can spend anywhere from one to thirty dollars on a scratch-off ticket. The latest Capital Region lottery winner bought a ten-dollar scratch-off and cashed in big!. Which $10 New York Lottery...
Massive News For Hunters In Western New York
There is some big news from a local store this week that will no longer be selling New York State hunting licenses. The hunting season is only a few weeks away and across New York State, hunters are getting camps and deer stands ready.But before you head to the woods this fall, you will need a license.
Buffalo Common Council adopts resolution to address $40 million budget shortfall
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Common Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a resolution to implement a series of measures designed to ensure the fiscal stability of the city. The resolution calls for several key actions and was introduced in response to a $40 million budget shortfall, with even larger deficits anticipated in […]
1 injured after shooting on Cambridge Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was struck by gunfire in a shooting early Tuesday night, Buffalo police officials said. Officials said the shooting occurred just before 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Cambridge Avenue. The 49-year-old man was struck by gunfire in the leg while inside...
'You are just trying to get money': Buffalo neighbors share frustration with the 198 speed camera
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A work zone along the Scajaquada Expressway is now costing drivers. Many of you travel along the 198 Expressway daily, so you may want to watch your speed as a construction zone speeding camera has been fining neighbors. It is part of the Automated Work...
Common councilman pushes for progress on Heritage Point
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A summer day at Canalside shows just how far the area has come in the last 15 years. But just across the road is where the progress stalls. Six years ago, a promise was made to add new buildings to Canalside known as Heritage Point, containing apartments and commercial spaces with the hopes of further revitalizing the waterfront.
“Big Money” Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In New York
Check your Powerball ticket this morning. The New York State Lottery announced that a "Big Money" winning ticket from last night's Powerball drawing was sold in New York. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and also had the Powerball which means the owner of the ticket won the 3rd place prize of $50,000.
Be The Star In This New Buffalo Bills Commercial
Is the saying “Go Bills!” part of your everyday vocabulary?. Do you live and breathe the Bills Mafia blue and red?. Then you are exactly the kind of person we are looking for!. Casting Buffalo, a premier film, TV, and commercial casting company in Western New York, is...
New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
'TechMobile' brings summer fun to Lockport students
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — In Lockport, summer fun is on wheels. "I like going to the tech mobile,” said Alex, a Lockport City School District student. “I think it's really really fun" The TechMobile, run by the Lockport City School District, aims to find a way to keep...
Fatal Buffalo Shooting Claims One Life
Buffalo Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting that Left One Dead. (WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – A fatal shooting in Buffalo early Saturday morning has left one man dead and two others injured. Police responded to reports of gunfire just after midnight at the intersection of Kensington and Thatcher avenues.
Buffalo Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY — Jarreau Robinson, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges related to the illegal sale of machine gun conversion devices. Robinson admitted to transferring three such devices to an undercover agent for $700 on January 10, 2024, in Buffalo, as detailed in an affidavit by FBI Agent Curtis Middlebrooks.
Teen Shot Near Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – In the early hours of Sunday, a 13-year-old boy was shot near the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, sparking community concern and police investigation. Buffalo police responded to a call just before 2 a.m. reporting that a teenager had arrived at Buffalo...
Buffalo common council will review mayor's request to amend how ARP funds are used
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mayor of Buffalo sent an amendment to the Buffalo Common Council. He wants to amend how some of the city's American Rescue funding is spent. "So this is about $11 million that's being presented to the council from the administration to put together an arrears program to help people with back payments stemming from troubles surrounding COVID," according to council president Christopher Scanlon.
Buffalo Man Found Guilty of Construction Site Theft
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo, NY – A jury has convicted Sergio J. Brooks, 38, of stealing from a building under construction, Erie County Acting District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced. Brooks was found guilty of third-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny following a swift trial and jury deliberation.
2024 Frank R. Paul Award Winners
Kurt Miller for Lineage, Ravages of Honor: Book 3 by Monalisa Foster (self-published) The awards were presented on July 20, 2024 at the 16th North American Science Fiction Convention (NasFic) in Buffalo NY. Winners received an award plaque and an honorarium of $500. Artists, authors, editors and publishers who wish...
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