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American Idol Star Expecting 1st Baby From Western New York
You followed his American Idol journey…now he is building a family!. Matt Wilson was a top 20 contender during Season 21 of American Idol, which was filmed in 2023. When he auditioned for the show, Wilson worked as a teacher’s aide at a local daycare center in Buffalo. In his audition video, you can see how playful he is with the kids and how he encourages their goofy side.
Major tickets and arrests in crackdown on NJ and NY bridge/tunnel drivers
⚫ Port Authority records a record pace of toll summonses/arrests. ⚫ Repeat toll violators can be subject to suspension and civil litigation. ⚫ "It's not a question of if we'll catch you, but when." The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is cracking down hard on drivers trying...
Wildfire smoke from Canada has returned to the sky over Western New York, but it's not as bad as it was before
(WKBW-TV) BUFFALO, NY — We have been enjoying some of the finest mid-to-late summer weather weather imaginable across all of Western New York over the last few days. The combination of low humidity, a pleasant brand of warmth, and good visibilit has made conditions delightful especially for vacationers and those enjoying the great outdoors.
First Of Its Kind Law Coming To New York State
January 1st, 2025 will be a historic day in New York State as a new law will go into effect. New York State will be the first state in America to require private companies to provide up to 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave. Employers in New York State will...
NY weather: Penny-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Clinton County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Clinton County. The storms are anticipated to bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a...
New York Residents Struggle As Inflation Soars in 2024
The recent surge in inflation has had a significant impact on Americans across the country, including residents of New York State. As consumer prices continue to rise, individuals and families in New York are feeling the effects of these increases in various aspects of their daily lives. Inflation Trends in...
OV Girls Top Bradford; Clarion Wins 1st KSAC Boys Mega Match powered by Hunter Station Golf Course
BRADFORD, Pa. – Oswayo Valley edged Bradford, 27-25, at Pine Acres Golf Course in Bradford. Rylee Thompson led OV with a 46, while Bradford’s Payton Leete led the field with a 42. Also for OV, Charlotte Austin-Keech shot 62, Danielle Williams had a 66, Rachel Rathbun had a...
City Phone Lines Return to Service in Olean
OLEAN, NY — All city phone lines are back in service, the Olean Police Department posted on Facebook at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday. Municipal phones had been out of service earlier in the day because of hardware failure in the city's phone router. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS. Get Greater Olean area news in your inbox: Click here to sign up for our newsletter. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NY weather: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Orange County Wednesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:52 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Orange County. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable. "At 4:51 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Wallkill, or near...
Truck Carrying Gravel Overturns And Spills on Hudson Valley Bridge
Officials say a tractor-trailer overturned and crashed one of the area's busiest bridges leading to long delays and unfortunately many headaches for motorists. New York State Police said the crash occurred early Wednesday, around 5:30 AM on the southbound lanes of the bridge. The truck was carrying gravel which spilled out all over the road and blocked lanes of traffic, according to police reports.
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Americans can get free money from $19 billion pot in unclaimed cash – and all you do is search your name
OVER $19 billion in unclaimed funds is waiting to be claimed in New York State. A simple internet search can determine if you’re eligible for any of this money. Unclaimed funds accumulate when banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies, and other businesses fail to locate account holders or beneficiaries for dormant accounts.
More Capital Region schools going phone-free as Hochul studies issue
School districts across New York are moving forward with plans to get students to put their cellphones down as state officials weigh a ban. A growing number of districts have plans to go cellphone free when school starts in September. The Greater Amsterdam School District will be using Yondr pouches — specialized cases that prevent students from using their phone during the day — for students in grades 6 through 12.
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