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New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
Olean Concert Series Continues July 25 With Fair to Fiddlin'
OLEAN, NY — The city’s summer concert series will continue Thursday with music by bluegrass Americana group Fair to Fiddlin'. The concert will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. in Lincoln Park at the corner of State and Union streets.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The concert series will run through Sept. 19. The schedule can be accessed here. 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
Randolph Postal Employee Arrested for Stealing Gift Cards from Mail
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the arrest of Melissa Olson, 45, of Randolph, NY, on charges of theft of mail by an officer or employee. Olson, a rural carrier associate for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) assigned to the Randolph Post Office, faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
Passenger dead, driver injured after one-vehicle accident in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — One person is dead and another is injured following a single-vehicle accident Saturday night, according to Buffalo Police. Officers were called to Arthur Street and Tonawanda Street just after 10 p.m. Saturday. An investigation revealed that a Honda Civic was heading east on Arthur Street...
The 2024 Freedom Festival/12-County Veterans Family Picnic and Information Fair brings the feeling of home
HORNELL, N.Y. (WENY) -- Veterans brought their families to Hornell this afternoon for a special picnic put on in their honor. Many of the veterans said this event made them feel at home with fellow former service members. The 2024 Freedom Festival is a 12-County Veterans Family Picnic and Information...
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
New Christmas Movie Debuts On Hallmark Channel
Christmas in July is coming early for Christmas movie lovers. The Hallmark Channel will premier a new Christmas movie tonight as part of their "Christmas in July" campaign. The new movie is titled "A Very Vermont Christmas" and will air for the first time on the Hallmark Channel tonight at 8 pm.
Football Hall of Famer who annihilated quarterbacks loves Bills' Josh Allen
Charles Haley used to sack the Buffalo Bills quarterback in Super Bowls. The current Bills signal caller is his favorite NFL player. Haley, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, was asked by Kay Adams on her "Up & Adams" show who he enjoys watching most in the league. Not Dallas'...
Erie County DMVs to close Saturday due to global IT outage
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Some Auto Bureau branches in Erie County are expected to be closed Saturday following a global CrowdStrike outage that left a number of local businesses struggling Friday. Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns says that the Eastern Hills Mall location in Buffalo and the Southgate Plaza location in West Seneca will be […]
Jones’ latest sculpture captures the Trump fist Pump
ANGELICA — Sculptor Eric Jones has sculpted in sand the now iconic image of former President Donald Trump pumping his fist in the air moments after an assassination attempt in Butler, Pa. last Saturday. The sand sculpture weighs 6 tons and took Jones three days to complete at the Allegany County Fair. It will be on display there until closing on Saturday. Jones, a Food Network champion, said he was emotionally motivated by the photograph captured by AP photographer Evan Vucci “to capture the solidarity of the American spirit and “wanted to do it in Angelica.”
Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a commitment involving more than $600 million towards significant infrastructure investments to revitalize the Livingston Avenue Bridge The post Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments first appeared on Spotlight News.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Can You Get A Ticket In School Zones In New York During Weekends?
If you drive through a school zone on a weekend in New York State, can you get a ticket if you go above the school zone speed limit? I always wonder if I can get a ticket, even though school isn't in session. Of course, no person in their right mind wants to speed through a school zone when children may be crossing the street, or even walking along the sidewalk. But what happens on weekends or evenings, when school is out?
‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature Spreading Another Deadly Virus In New York
The CDC issued a warning about a virus spreading at historic levels. The CDC issued a "health alert" to notify the public and public health authorities of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections. Dengue Virus Infections Reach Historic Numbers. The CDC confirmed more cases have already been reported...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
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