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The exodus at NY’s Office of Cannabis Management continues
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. At least four high-ranking employees at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management have recently resigned their positions, a month after NY Cannabis Insider reported on other high-profile departures from the agency.
Senator Sean Ryan Announces Rollout Of Upstate Rental Improvement Program
BUFFALO – Today, July 26, 2024, New York State Senator Sean Ryan announced that a program he proposed in January to create safe and affordable rental units by rehabilitating dormant units is now rolling out across Upstate New York. Shortly after unveiling the plan, Senator Ryan successfully pushed to get $40 million included in the state budget to establish the statewide pilot program for communities outside of New York City.
State Health Department lays out guidelines to protect New Yorkers against rabies
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summertime is here, which means more time in parks and outdoor spaces. According to the New York State Health Department, this is also the time to see an uptick in rabies cases. “It's not only a busy time for us to see rabid animals, but because...
Realistic school shooter drills banned in New York
On Monday, the New York State Board of Education approved new regulations on school shooter drills, banning certain practices and instituting new requirements. Under the new rules, schools must inform both students and parents about upcoming drills up to a week in advance.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
Rare Fungus That Kills Tens of thousand Of Trees Now In New York
A fungus that was first found in Wisconsin is now threatening trees in New York State. The New York State DEC wants New Yorkers to check on oak trees. "Be on the lookout for oak wilt throughout NYS! Have you checked your oak trees recently? Now is a great time to look for signs of oak wilt, a non-native fungus," the DEC stated on social media.
Georgian Bay Giants Claim Dunkirk Fastpitch Softball Title
The Georgian Bay Giants emerged as the champions of the City of Dunkirk's 49th Annual First Ward Falcon Club Tournament that was held July 19-21. The Giants defeated the Niagara Snappers 3-1 in the title game, ending the tournament with a perfect 6-0 record while allowing just three runs. Andres Gonzo was the winning pitcher in the title game, while Aiden Yarde's 7-for-10 performance with three home runs on the second day of the tournament helped him win round robin MVP honors. Third place went to Dunkirk Fastpitch and Weavers of Rochester. Dunkirk Lakeside also made playoffs on the final day.
Only On Erie News Now: Soap Opera Star Previews Return to Chautauqua County
Forty-five years. That’s how long Melody Thomas Scott has played “Nikki Newman” on The Young and the Restless (Y&R). Eleven months ago, fans came to see her at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown. Ticket sales raised money for upgrades at the community theater. Almost one year to the day, she’ll be back in Western New York—and now tickets are on sale for this unique event.
Education majors work with international students at NASA/GLOBE annual meeting
Two SUNY Fredonia education majors broadened their experience by guiding a contingent of students that included 21 from foreign countries during the recent NASA/GLOBE annual meeting. Alyssa Wright, a 2024 graduate with a B.S. in Adolescence Education: Biology, from Attica, NY, and Gregory Holmberg, a senior Adolescence Education: Earth Science...
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Assistant District Attorney arrested for alleged official misconduct
In a joint investigation between the Buffalo Police Department and Erie County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest was made of an Assistant District Attorney on Wednesday for alleged official misconduct while being assigned to City Court. More from WBEN:
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