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House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Erie County former Assistant District Attorney faces new drug charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A former Assistant District Attorney for Erie County faces a new charge - criminal possession of cannabis, which is a felony. That's on top of two misdemeanor charges 2 On Your Side found out about on Thursday. De'Lenci Shannon-Brown pleaded not guilty to all three charges...
NFL GM defends player against 'ignorant' comments
Is Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen overrated? His general manager, Brandon Beane, does not think so. Furthermore, Beane was highly critical of a recent report that gave Allen that label. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Beane was not only critical of the NFL executive who called Allen overrated but also the report citing the Read more... The post Bills GM Brandon Beane rips report calling Josh Allen ‘overrated’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Drums or flats? Buffalo Bills players settle chicken wing debate at training camp
Buffalo Bills training camp opened with questions surrounding the team. Will will emerge as Josh Allen's go-to wide receiver? Can the edge rushers produce enough pressure? Are chicken wing flats or drums better? Bills fan Stephanie Mirras arrived at St. John Fisher University with her football wingmen to find out. She...
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
28 People Were Arrested In Niagara County During Past Week
These 28 people were arrested in Niagara County over the past week for various offenses. Please remember that each of the people listed below is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 1. Weaver, Aaron Michael. Booking Date/Time: 07/25/2024 14:00:48. DWI: PREVIOUS CONVICTION DESIGNATED OFFENSE WITHIN 10...
CBS Sports: Interior O-line still a ‘need’ for the Bills
The changes along the Buffalo Bills offensive line this offseason has CBS Sports a bit worried. The outlet named every NFL team’s “biggest need” prior to the 2024 season. For the Bills, the interior of the offensive line is specifically noted. At the tackle spots, Buffalo does have that area locked down with Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown. On the inside, the moving of Connor McGovern from guard to center has caused concern. McGovern has experience there, but it’s never a sure thing in the NFL. He could struggle. Not only that, the Bills will hope somebody can step into McGovern’s old position at...
New happenings, eats at 2024 Erie County Fair
Gates will open at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds for the 184th Erie County Fair. This year’s fair will feature plenty of new foods, attractions and full days of fun for all ages through Sunday, Aug. 18. More from WBEN:
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
'He could have caused harm to my child': Patient wants answers as Lackawanna dentist continues practicing
LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's been four months since the 7 News I-Team exposed a Lackawanna dentist, Dr. Richard Charlap,who treated a pregnant patient against doctor's orders. The dentist's office is open and the dentist is still practicing. At seven weeks pregnant, the patient needed medical clearance from her...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
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