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Join a watch party for West Seneca Native, Olympian Matt Anderson
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — This is the fourth time Matt Anderson is competing in the Olympics, and the competition in men's volleyball begins today. Anderson grew up in West Seneca and is a West Seneca West graduate. WNY is showing their love for him with watch parties. Here's how you can join in on the fun.
$46 Million Cold Storage Facility Proposed in West Seneca, NY
The construction of a new cold storage facility in West Seneca could see a Georgia-based company investing more than $46 million on the project while creating 45 new jobs. 3200 Clinton St. LLC - an affiliate of Gainesville, Ga.-based Agile Cold Storage - is proposing to develop a 115,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse at 3200 Clinton St.
$1000 Checks Coming To Residents In New York?
Soon New Yorkers will be running out to grab the mail. According to their website, The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will mail out STAR rebate checks over the next several months. The School Tax Relief program or STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New...
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
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.
What 2 Do: Summer Fun at The Boulevard
AMHERST, N.Y. — This summer, The Boulevard Consumer Square is hosting "summer fun days" on the first Saturday of every month!. According to their Facebook, on June 1 they held a "Sports Spectacular" that included meeting fan favorite teams, games to play, face painting and more. On July 6 they hosted "Fun in the Sun," a beach-themed day, with hot dogs, ice cream, crafts, and face painting.
New Yorkers among most financially distressed in the U.S., study finds
New York is the 10th-ranked state for having the most people living in financial distress, or "having a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments deferred, meaning the account holder is temporarily allowed to not make payments due to financial difficulty," the study reveals. New Yorkers are some of the most financially distressed nationwide, according to a study released by WalletHub last week. ...
New York state will ban realistic active shooter drills in schools
NEW YORK – New York state is banning realistic active shooter drills in schools.In a recent meeting, the state Board of Regents agreed with parents, activists and lawmakers who claimed the drills traumatize children and normalize violence.How schools in New York will prepare students for active shooter situationsNew rules will take effect at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. In the future, schools will use age-appropriate methods that do not include the use of actors, props or violent depictions during school hours.Schools will also be required to alert parents and guardians that the drill will be taking place at least...
Meeder's Restaurant Added to NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry
State Senator George Borrello presented the New York State Historic Business award to Meeders Restaurant in Ripley to celebrate their incorporation into New York State's Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their communities' history. Borrello nominated Meeder's Restaurant to the registry in 2023 in recognition of their role in helping shape the history, heritage, and identity of the Ripley community.
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
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