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New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Hochul requests federal emergency declaration to support severe storm recovery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Saturday, July 20, Governor Hochul announced a request for a federal Emergency Declaration from President Biden to support response and recovery operations in 15 counties following severe weather which affected areas throughout upstate New York on July 15 and 16. The counties included in the emergency declaration request are, “We […]
N.Y. Lottery: These $1 scratch-offs offer big payouts
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The prices of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets vary, but these 10 games in New York that only cost $1 each can have big payouts. Given the low price tag, those games come with the lowest payouts, but that doesn’t mean players can’t still see a big payday.
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
99-Year-Old Home Sells for Over $1 Million in Buffalo
A 99-year-old Delaware District home has become Erie County’s 38th private residence, this year, to sell for more than $1 million. Developer Tim LeBoeuf and his wife, Brooke, paid $1.523 million for a circa-1925-era house at 92 Cleveland Ave. in the heart of Buffalo’s Delaware District. The house had been owned by Cleveland Avenue Development Inc., according to documents filed July 18 in the Erie County Clerk's office.
Ex-ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claims Trump was not ‘hit by a bullet’ at shooting
Former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann claimed on X that former President Donald Trump was not “hit by a bullet” at his Pennsylvania rally. Olbermann, a major critic of the former president, made the statement shortly after Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), who is also a medical doctor, released a statement clarifying that Trump is “doing well” […]
Reg Lenna Hosting Summer Block Party with Honky Tonk Heroes July 25
The free event starts at 5:30 p.m. in front of the theater on East Third Street. Honky Tonk Heroes will perform from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Reg staff and board will sell beverages. WRFA will broadcast from under the theater marquee during the Local Music Rush Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fluoride Treatments On Track to Return to Buffalo Water
Within the next few weeks or months, the water coming out of taps in the city of Buffalo will once again have fluoride in it. Recently, a diver went into the river near the Colonel Ward Pumping Station to begin the process of preparing the city’s water system to once again be fluoridated. The diver completed a disinfection process and installed a flow meter into a 90” treated water conduit, which will “measure the treated water flow rates and help determine the proper amount of added fluoride during treatment,” the city said.
Buffalo Mass Shooter Arguing to Avoid Death Penalty
Federal attorneys filed arguments against rejecting Tops shooter too young for death penalty consideration. After driving several hours from central New York to Buffalo with the intent of killing as many people as possible in May 2022, the person responsible for killing 10 people in the Tops on Jefferson Avenue was 18 years old, a legal adult under U.S. law.
Eight Days of Hope's Buffalo volunteering event helping 100 Ellicott District homeowners in need with free home repairs
Eight Days of Hope, an organization that aid communities during natural disasters and other tumultuous times this week is helping build a better Buffalo with free home repairs for homeowners in need located in Buffalo’s Ellicott District
Madonna's Son David Banda Claims He Doesn't Have 'Enough Money' for Food Since Moving Into New Place With Girlfriend
Madonna's son David Banda is learning how hard it is to live on his own. The pop star's kiddo, 18, revealed during a recent Instagram Live that he's been shacking up with his girlfriend in New York City but has still struggled to make ends meet despite having a millionaire mother. "I love it. I'm not on my own, I've got my girlfriend. But I love it. It's lovely to experience it being nine o'clock at night, me being hungry and realizing that I don't have enough money to get food and scavenging. It's fun to be young!" he...
Over 100 groups participate in sixth annual East Side Garden Walk
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Over 100 groups put their best green thumbs forward for the sixth annual East Side Garden Walk this weekend. Some of the gardens in the walk received Lunenfeld Beautification Grants, which is a grant program by Garden Walk Buffalo for nonprofit organizations in the city. One of the places that received […]
Univera Healthcare Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
Buffalo, NY – For the second consecutive year, Univera Healthcare was named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. Univera Healthcare received a top score of 100% on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, a national benchmarking survey by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
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