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New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Todd, Nevins take home Porter Cup victories
LEWISTON, N.Y. — The 65th edition of the Porter Cup, one of the top amateur events in golf, is in the books at Niagara Falls Country Club. On the men's side, Chase Nevins of Great Falls, Va., finished the tournament at 11 under par to earn the victory. Nevins entered the final hole tied with Tonawanda native and Canisius University golfer Ryan Edholm, but Edholm made bogey while Nevins made par to take home the win.
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.
Train @ Artpark, Lewiston, NY 7-19-24
This a big year for Train. Even though there wasn’t a new album released, the band continues to stay busy. They are getting ready to release a new DVD called ‘Train Live at Royal Albert Hall’ on July 26. They just celebrated their 15th anniversary of ‘Save Me, San Francisco’ a few weeks ago. They also sold out their ‘Sail Across the Sun’ cruise back in March. Lastly, the band is currently on tour with Reo Speedwagon and Yacht Rock Revue. They took a detour from that tour to headline their own show at Artpark in Lewiston, NY this past Friday. This was the bands first appearance at Artpark.
Infinity Song Headlines Beau Fleuve
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival is back for its eighth celebration weekend at Buffalo Central Terminal. On August 25, traipse through local art, listen to live music, and enjoy delicious food. This lively cultural festival offers a diverse lineup of artists, performing musicians, and food vendors—and is intended for all ages. This year’s headliner is Infinity Song, a NYC-based soft rock and R&B band that has released three albums under the label Roc Nation. Beau Fleuve also teamed up with the Exchange at Beverly Gray to bring back the Pull Up & Pitch competition: a fast-paced pitch fest where minority-owned business owners deliver elevator speeches to a panel of judges to secure capital, coworking space, and free advisement.
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).
Spectrum Health Marks International Overdose Awareness Day
Spectrum Health and Human Services will present the fourth annual Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose, a free evening of remembrance and information on Monday, August 26, from 5 to 8 pm at Veterans Memorial Park in West Seneca (1250 Union Rd. behind the Town Hall). This free...
Travelers still experiencing delays, cancellations after global technology outage
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Weekend travelers were left frustrated, confused, and in some cases, stranded at airports across the country after a global technology outage caused delays and cancellations on Friday. The effects of the outage, which affected Microsoft apps and services, are still being felt by many, including travelers experiencing delays, cancellations and lost […]
Reviewing tornado safety and its importance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On July 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 tornado warnings in a single day. Now, while tornadoes are relatively rare occurrence for Western New York, we still should take the time to review safety tips and guidelines, such as the difference between a watch and warning and […]
Something new: Bookstore hosts Kid Author Festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alice, Ever After Books hosted their first Kid Author Festival this weekend. The festival, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Parkside Avenue in Buffalo, celebrated young entrepreneurs on Saturday. Meg Howe, the owner of Alice, Ever After Books, spoke with 2 On Your Side and...
Buffalo Bills division rival loses key pass-rusher ahead of training camp
There is still plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season, but the Miami Dolphins took a significant hit at edge rusher ahead of training camp. On Saturday afternoon, Shaq Barrett announced that he was retiring. Barrett, 31, signed a one-year, $7 million contract this offseason. The two-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision in an Instagram post.
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
Train derails, hits garage in Niagara Falls
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A train appeared to derail and hit a garage on Seneca Avenue near 35th Street in Niagara Falls on Monday morning. A WIVB photographer on the scene captured the train hitting the garage on the back part of the home. There were multiple emergency crew units on scene. WIVB has reached […]
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 81
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming north 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Tuesday. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 3 to 7...
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