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Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
27 local nonprofits awarded funding totaling over $645K
27 Western New York nonprofit organizations are set to share in funding totaling over $645,000, as part of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo‘s 2024 Competitive Grants process. Nonprofits that vie for the funding must excel in the following four community goals, per Community Foundation’s guidelines:. Achieve racial/ethnic...
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
Fisherman practicing for tournament breaks New York record for most popular species in the country
An angler was preparing for an upcoming bass tournament on Cayuga Lake. Practice made the perfect catch. James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania shattered a 37-year-old New York state record for...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
A judicial conduct panel recommended that a New York state justice be removed from office after she was caught on police body camera threatening to […] ‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
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