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Buffalo man who led OSHP on I-271 chase sentenced to 10-11.5 years in prison
MEDINA, Ohio — Ali Esaleh, the man who led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase last spring on I-271 after allegedly pulling a gun on a mechanic, has been sentenced. Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Joyce Kimbler sentenced Esaleh to 10-11.5 years in prison, with 435...
St. Bonaventure community mourns loss of beloved friar
OLEAN, N.Y. (WROC) – A beloved friar within the Saint Bonaventure University community has died. The university confirmed Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, died Wednesday at 81 years old. Fr. Dan was a Rochester-area native from the suburb of Charlotte. He graduated from St. Bonaventure in 1964 with a degree in philosophy. Fr. Dan was a […]
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
New York’s Only NFL Team Ranks Most Popular In World
The whole wide world seems to know something that everyone in Western New York has known for 60 years: the Buffalo Bills are an amazing team. Now, thanks to a new survey that has been released, it seems that the world's most popular NFL team calls the 716 its home.
Gregg Takes Over as Head Coach of Warren Swimming and Diving Team
WARREN, Pa. – Brandon Gregg may be a first-year head coach, but he’s no stranger to the Warren Swimming & Diving program. Gregg, who retired from the Army in 2020, was officially approved by the school board on June 24 to take over for Russ Byer, who had led the program for a decade. Gregg had spent the last two years coaching divers, first as a volunteer and last season as an assistant coach.
Town of Alexander Clerk arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars
Alexander, N.Y. - A town clerk in Genesee County is facing multiple charges including grand larceny, after allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 and altering town records. 40 year old, Shannon Tiede, was first elected town clerk of Alexander in 2019. Investigators say that over the course of nearly four years, Tiede...
CAWTILE Rally Highlights Progress in Wind Turbine Opposition
For the second time in less than a year, an organization that opposes the placement of wind turbines in Lake Erie held a rally in the Town of Hanover. On Wednesday, Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE) hosted the rally at the Sunset Bay Beach Club. CAWTILE President Patty Meckes said the organization's efforts over the past year have led to roughly three dozen municipalities in Chautauqua and Erie counties passing resolutions opposing the use of wind turbines in the lake...
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