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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...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
Wells Enterprises announces $425 million expansion of Dunkirk icream facility
Wells Enterprises is expanding its ice cream manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The $425 million project to transform the plan is one of the largest private investments in the county’s history. The expansion will double the facility’s footprint to about 350,000 sq. ft. and substantially increase production capacity. It will...
Fredonia Central School District Continues to Seek Public Input on Capital Project
The Fredonia Central School District continues to ask for public input regarding its proposed $50 million capital improvement project. This follows a presentation made during last week's Board of Education meeting. District officials say an online survey and information on each of the three propositions is available until Thursday, August 1st. Anyone who is unable to fill out the survey online and does not have access to a printer is asked to call the district office at (716) 679-1581 and request a printed version. The next Board of Education workshop on the proposed project is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00 PM and is open for the public to attend without comment. The board's regular meeting will follow at 6:00 PM and will include a presentation about the project and a time for public comment.
Dunkirk Marina Could Have New Ownership
New owners plan to take over operations of the Dunkirk Marina. The news that Steven St. George, Alan Steinberg, and John Atzrott have purchased the marina came during the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting. The three men who make up Triple S Marina, LLC are in the process...
County Lawmakers Back Measure Calling on State AG's Office to Probe City of Dunkirk's Finances
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a resolution calling on the New York State Attorney General's Office to do a complete audit of the City of Dunkirk's finances for the past 10 years. During the legislature's monthly meeting in Mayville on Wednesday, the slightly amended measure was approved by a 14-2 vote, with Democrats Robert Bankoski of Dunkirk and Susan Parker of Fredonia opposing it While the city has an estimated $16 million deficit, Bankoski felt it was important to give the city's new administration some more time first...
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...
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
Bills replacing Stefon Diggs looks easier after WR's breakout day at training camp
When the Buffalo Bills made the shocking trade of sending Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, there was a lot of speculation as to how the Bills would recreate the wide receiver room. In addition, Gabe Davis had also left the Bills and signed with Jacksonville so Buffalo had some really big question marks. Before trading Diggs away, the Bills managed to sign wide receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year deal, giving Buffalo the ability to utilize him in both the pass and the run.
PGE gives donation to FSWC School-Based Art Therapy Program
WARREN, Pa. – Pennsylvania General Energy Company, LLC recently provided a $6,000 donation to Family Services of Warren County to help fund the School-Based Art Therapy Program which lost its funding due to school district budget cuts. Recently, FSWC held the heART Art Therapy Gala, an art auction fundraising...
Allegheny Outdoor Club to Bike or Hike on July 28
WARREN, Pa. – On Sunday, July 28, the Allegheny Outdoor Club will ride bikes or hike at the Kinzua Bridge. Meet at 1 p.m. at Musante Street in Warren or at the kiosk in front of the Kinzua Bridge Museum at 2 p.m. Lee Reynolds will be the leader for this activity.
Western Championship Mid-Season Points Update
With five races completed between three rounds of racing so far this season, the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli's Western Championship has officially passed the halfway point, meaning that the championship battles are heating up and that this weekend’s doubleheader will have major consequences on the standings. Here's...
CAWTILE continues fight against wind turbines in Great Lakes with public event
Are wind turbines in Lake Erie an environmental disaster waiting to happen? More people in Erie and Chautauqua counties are beginning to ask this question after a wind turbine failure in Nantucket littered surrounding beaches. More from WBEN:
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...
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