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Lottery ticket winner sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Check your tickets, you may be a winner. The New York Lottery announced that a recent TAKE 5 winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. In the August 25 TAKE 5 evening drawing, a winning ticket was sold in Buffalo. The winning ticket came from the B-Rite Food Market Inc. store located on Clinton Street. The ticket was worth $28,542.
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the projects. The funding is coming from the federal Infrastructure Law. Governor Kathy Hochul stated, “Improving our water infrastructure is essential for building safe and healthy New York communities. This financial assistance...
Man pulled from water after driving car into Long Island Sound at Norwalk's Bayley Beach
NORWALK — A man was pulled from the Long Island Sound on Sunday afternoon after he drove his car into the water off Bayley Beach in Rowayton, according to witnesses. Witnesses say they saw a sedan go into the water off the jetty near the Roton Point Association in Norwalk. They said men jumped into the water and got a man out of the vehicle and back to shore, adding that he was able to walk to a stretcher before he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Riverhead Police blotter: Aug. 25, 2024
A total of 53 incidents were reported by Riverhead Town Police on Aug. 25, 2024. Among them:. 8:32 a.m. Town code violation, 2nd Street, South Jamesport. 8:35 a.m. Town code violation, East Main Street and Union Avenue, Riverhead. 8:42 a.m. Warrant Investigation, Riverhead Railroad Station, Railroad Avenue, Riverhead. 9:40 a.m....
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Connecticut Families: Pandemic forces Fairfield teen to adapt invention to comfort sick kids
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The pandemic forced a teen inventor to change her product that helps kids in the hospital and now it’s doing better than ever. “I was in my room and I took a stuffed penguin and I cut it up and glued some mesh on,” Ella Casano said during an interview with […]
This Morning’s Bulletin — 8.26.24
• We’re expecting sunny skies this morning, with a high near 83 and a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a west wind 5 to 7 miles per hour. It will be mostly clear overnight, with a low around 62. Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 81, and Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Planet Pizza in Norwalk up and running following last week's flood
A local business is now back on its feet after the flooding last week. The owner of Planet Pizza, Dave Kuban, says the Norwalk River flooded and came up into his store. He says the community came out to help. News 12 Connecticut's Mark Sudol is at Planet Pizza in...
Don’t miss out: NJ changes some rules for newest ANCHOR rebates
💲 Applicants will face additional ID verification. 💲 Double check whether your payment should be automatic this year. Notices are about to hit millions of mailboxes throughout New Jersey, to get the ball rolling on another round of property tax relief. Many residents likely won't have to do...
Yankees sign struggling former first-round pick
The Yankees announced that Phil Bickford has rejoined the team on a new Major League contract, and the veteran righty has been selected to the club’s active roster. In the corresponding move, right-hander Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment. Bickford first joined the Yankees on a minor league deal...
Yankees Cut Ties With 6-Foot-7 Righthander in ‘Surprise’ Move
Around the Yankees, it’s being called a “surprise.” But maybe it shouldn’t be. Veteran reliever Michael Tonkin did well to stabilize the Bombers’ relief unit for the better part of two months, but it has become clear he’s lost his MLB mojo lately. And...
3-alarm fire shuts down N.J. bar. Owners vow to rebuild.
A three-alarm fire broke out Saturday afternoon at Angry Dad Draught House in Washington Township in Warren County. Heavy smoke and fire were spewing from the second-floor eaves when the Washington Township Fire Department responded at about 3:39 p.m. to the bar and restaurant on Route 31 North. Everyone was...
46 Million Social Security Recipients Must Switch to New Online System by [Deadline] – Here’s What You Need to Know!
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to using Login.gov or ID.me to access their accounts, as the SSA updates its online system to enhance security and user experience. According to LaGrada Online, millions of Social Security recipients need to switch to a new online system to keep accessing their...
AAA: Gas prices are down across the region
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.35 on Monday, August 26, down six cents from last week. One year ago, the price was $3.82. The New York State average is $3.50, down four cents from last Monday. A year ago, the NYS average was $3.91.
New York State Dad's 5 Rules For Back To School
The cold and flu season are starting to take over New York State. With back to school approaching from Niagara Falls to Albany, it is time to really remember what your mom and dad taught you about staying healthy through the year.
Key Parts Of $4 Billion Cuomo Bridge In New York Not Durable, Lawsuit
Top New York State officials are fighting to "guarantee the toll payers get what they paid for." The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is now filing a lawsuit against the company that built the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. New York State Thruway Authority Files Lawsuit Regarding Cuomo Bridge.
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