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Pennsylvania man reels in record-breaking bass weighing more than 12 pounds on Cayuga Lake
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar on Monday announced the breaking of a 37-year-old fishing record and congratulated James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania on his catch, the largest largemouth bass caught in New York. On July 11, Britenbaugh reeled in the record-breaking 12-pound, 6-ounce largemouth bass from Cayuga Lake while practicing for an upcoming bass tournament. His catch surpasses the previous record largemouth bass, caught from Buckhorn Lake, Otsego County, in 1987...
I went to a convenience store and ended up $5 million richer – but immediately lost $1.7 million when I got my cash
A LOTTO player in New York won a life-changing $5 million prize. But a large chunk of his winnings went away before he even got any cash. William O’Donnell, from Long Island, bought his ticket at a convenience store. It was a Cash X100 scratch-off ticket. It came from...
Disabled NYer’s are Victims of Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause
Michelle Alcaraz can’t use the closest subway station to her apartment because it doesn’t have an elevator. So whenever she wants to exercise her basic freedom of movement, she needs to point her wheelchair to a station nearly a half-mile out of her way. She’s one of tens...
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and NYC Comptroller Lander Announce $500 Million for Affordable Housing
Agreement Designates Monies From the Battery Park City Authority’s Joint Purpose Fund To Be Spent for Affordable Housing. Builds on Commitment to Address New York’s Housing Crisis by Increasing Housing Stock With Safer, More Affordable, Quality Homes, Reducing Housing Cost Statewide. (WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul,...
Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Photos: Genesee County Fair Midway opens
The Genesee County Fair midway opened on Tuesday at 4 p.m.The schedule for the rest of the week:Wednesday, Noon to 9 p.m., kids 16 and under ride for $20/wristband from noon to 4 p.m.Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.Friday, Noon to 9 p.mSaturday, Noon to
Local credit union breaks ground at new location
PENDLETON, New York — A Niagara County credit union announced that they have broke ground at their newest branches location. Ontario Shores Federal Credit Union which currently has two main locations in Newfane and Medina, and a student run branch in Newfane's Highschool will be expanding to Pendleton. The...
Democratic VP contender Josh Shapiro made his name battling Trump in court as Pennsylvania AG
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump could be about to face off against a familiar foe he sparred with when he was in office: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Shapiro, now considered a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, built his national profile when he was the commonwealth's attorney general, filing challenges to Trump policies and battling his efforts to overturn the state's 2020 election results.
Downtown spa owner has opened for business at The Beauty Lounge
For the past three months, Kate Willson has been giving her business some special treatments before turning her attention to customers, who she now welcomes six days a week for luxury spa services, she says.
Meme Of Trump In A Coffin Gets New York Radio Host Fired
A former Cumulus Media air talent is saying he’s the victim of a “well organized hit job” after losing his job over a controversial meme of former President Donald Trump in a coffin. “Slick” Tom Tiberi revealed on Facebook he has been let go from Buffalo’s 97 Rock (WGRF).
First Alert Weather: One more day of higher humidity with the potential for a downpour
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Mid-summer heat and humidity will continue for another 36 hours before cooler, drier conditions return by later Thursday. The relief will come as a cold front crosses the area. This front will eventually bring a refreshing change for the week’s second half and the weekend’s beginning. However, until that happens the higher humidity could lead to a passing shower or thunderstorm.
Cold front carries wildfire smoke to the region
Rochester, N.Y. -- Tuesday was a day of whack a mole showers in the area. Most didn't see a drop but where it did rain, it fell heavy for a brief time. Thousands will be descending on St. John Fisher University Wednesday morning for day one of the Bills training camp. Looks like the weather will be a winner for the morning hours.
Pirate Toy Fund makes special delivery at camp for children with epilepsy
Rush, N.Y. — A special surprise came Tuesday to campers at Camp EAGR, courtesy of the Pirate Toy Fund. The camp is put on by Empowering People's Independence (EPI) for children with epilepsy. It's a week-long sleepaway camp at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and is the only one...
Abuse survivors approve diocese’s reorganization plan
Abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s plan of reorganization and just as overwhelmingly rejected the Continental Insurance Co.’s rival plan. Adoption of a single plan could be a precursor to a resolution of the now nearly five-year-old case. But obstacles could still stand...
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