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Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns to Upstate New York
The entirety of New York State is under an air quality alert due to smoke billowing in from the raging Canadian wildfires. Summer 2023 was memorable because of one thing: the Canadian Wildfires. The thick, pungent smoke painted the skies gold and partially obscured the sun. Not only did the smoke make it look slightly apocalyptic outside, it also made it reek of campfire.
NYSDOT has allocated millions for bridges, culverts. Which local bridges will get fixed?
The state is giving Oneida County nearly $2.8 million to replace the Brewer Road bridge over the West Branch Fish Creek in the Town of Camden. That’s the most expensive project in Oneida County being funded under the latest, $484 million round of funding through the New York State Department of Transportation’s BRIDGE NY Program. ...
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Crash On Route 17
New York State police are investigating a crash they say claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man. The crash occurred late Saturday evening on Route 17, according to State Police. Crash Statistics. Summer months mean more travelers take to the roads and highways across New York state. Statistics show...
New York Residents Urged To STOP Sending Checks In The Mail
One man mailed a check for less than $90 but criminals altered the check and stole over $45,000. Two years have passed and the retiree is still fighting to get his money back. The New York Times reports despite New Yorkers writing fewer checks over the past few decades, check fraud is dramatically increasing.
New Yorker Strikes Gold With Million-Dollar Mega Millions Win
One lucky New York resident just won a million dollars in the Mega Millions. Tuesday August 13th 2024's winning numbers were 34, 55, 59, 65, 70, and the Mega Ball was 12. The Megaplier was 4X. One ticket purchased in New York matched all five numbers except for the Mega Ball worth $1 million.
Electronic bikes gain speed in WNY, local bike shop offers tips to remain safe
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Electric bikes and electric scooters have never been more popular. “E-bike sales have really tripled in the last three years,” said Jim Costello, the regional manager of Bert’s Bikes and Fitness. Costello says e-bikes are safe, but like any other battery-powered vehicle, he says people need to use common sense. “You […]
Inmate Violence Surges as a Result of New York State Law
The New York State prison system can be complex and there seems to be a significant increase in the amount of inmate violence. A New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) representative is speaking out on the rising problem. NYSCOPBA Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska announced...
Three Upstate NY College Hockey Programs Named in New Class-Action Lawsuit
Three college hockey programs in Upstate New York were among the ten named in a class-action lawsuit filed on Monday, August 12th. Per a report from The Hockey News, the suit was filed by Freedman Normand Friedland LLP on behalf of former junior hockey player Rylan Masterson. The suit names...
Bills’ Matt Milano suffers apparent injury at practice
Injuries are again starting to build up for Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano. According to reports from the team’s practice on Tuesday, Milano exited the field early and stopped participating in the workout due to injury. Milano did not leave the sideline and go to the locker room, but there is still concern as it appears he sustained an arm injury: The way he’s shaking out his arm & testing it with a push up, wonder if he didn’t hit the funny bone & it lingered. Trainer is also pushing on the inside portion of elbow where the nerve runs. Could be other things...
School Board Gets First Glimpse at School Closure Data
RUSSELL, Pa. – The Warren County School District Board of Directors got its first look at some of the data it had requested regarding potential high school closure during its regular meeting on Monday. WCSD Superintendent Gary Weber and Business Director Jim Grosch explained the methodology and meaning behind...
Public Media Leader GBH and PBS LearningMedia Launch New Civics Collection
BOSTON – August 14, 2024 – Boston public media producer GBH and PBS LearningMedia are launching a Civics Collection, a set of educational resources designed to encourage civic understanding and engagement among middle and high school students. Created by veteran educators and educational media producers with input from an Educator Advisory Group, a Youth Advisory Group, and a multidisciplinary Civics Leadership Council, these free, media-rich resources are designed to help educators engage students in a more dynamic way.
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