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Teachers can get 20% off at Target from now until August 24th
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Target is recognizing teachers with a special discount that is valid from July 14 until August 24. Educators must verify they are a teacher/staff status on Target's website in order to redeem their 20% off of one qualifying storewide purchase. Those redeeming must also create a Target Circle account if they do not already have one.
'We need to tighten our borders': Erie County Sheriff sends message after drug busts in Buffalo and Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fentanyl, cocaine, cash, guns, drugs and more. That's what authorities say they found after a large investigation into illegal drug dealing in Western New York. "What can we do to stop this," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked while speaking Tuesday in Buffalo at a...
2024 Allegany County Fair 4-H Dog Show Results – Angelica, NY
Scio’s Ben Eshelman is a triple Grand Champion!!. 4-H held the Dog Show on Saturday, July 13th. Our judge was Kim Wilson of Dansville, NY. Kim has been a small animal Veterinarian for 20 years. This is her third year judging Dog Obedience. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts. Listed below are Dog Show results.
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Ghost Gun Trafficking Operation in Queens
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a 625-count indictment charging five individuals for their involvement in a gun trafficking operation that sold dozens of ghost guns, assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Queens, New York. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) recovered 86 firearms – including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons – along with over 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The individuals involved in the operation transported 3D-printed ghost guns assembled in Nassau County and serialized firearms purchased in Indiana into Queens, where they were stored and sold.
New: Marta’s Market Fits Into the Grazing Culture of East Aurora
With so many drinking, dining and entertainment options, even Taylor Swift knows there’s a lot to like about East Aurora. Everyone’s favorite sleepy village without an Open Container Law just got another great hospitality option in the form of Marta’s Market. The new Italian sandwich shop is...
Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University! If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out. Dates and Times The training camp will be at […]
'A whirlwind': Mammoser family predicts it'll take 5 years to rebuild the farm after tornado
EDEN, N.Y. (WKBW) — It takes dozens of helping hands and a positive attitude to pick up the pieces of Mammoser Farms after a tornado swept through Eden. "A whirlwind, literally," said Catherine Mammoser, whose father runs the farm. It's a business he's spent years building and it was...
Get the Help You Need After Devastating Tornado in Rome
Tornadoes and severe storms have left hundreds of Central New Yorkers picking up the pieces. But they don't have to do it alone. There is help available. Operators from 211 MidYork are available to assist residents in Oneida, Madison and Herkimer Counties for non emergencies. “Calling 211, texting 898-211 or...
Hornell Steamers make it a dozen straight
Winning streak continues for Maple City ball club after besting the Rapids. From the Hornell Steamers, photo by JC’s Photography. The Hornell Steamers increased their winning streak to twelve games with a hard fought 8-5 victory over the Genesee Rapids on Tuesday night. Hornell now is 25-7-1 on the year and holds a five point lead over the Rapids for the top spot in the Western Division.
‘This is something we had to do’: Eden Farmer’s Market raises $2,600 for families displaced by tornado
EDEN, N.Y. — Eden continues to prove that it is "Eden Strong." The town’s farmer's market will be accepting donations for families displaced by last week’s tornado – day one already raised roughly $2,600. It may only be a town of about 7,500 people, but it’s...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
New Formed North East Marina Authority, Volunteers Install Docks as they Prepare to Welcome Back Boats
Members of the newly formed North East Marina Authority, along with volunteers and members of the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission, spent the morning setting up docks. Authority members say they're thrilled to welcome boats back to the marina, even a couple months into the boating season. They say community support has been overwhelming.
'We will not give up hope': Murder of Niagara Falls native remains unsolved 20 years later
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — It's a heartbreaking unsolved murder for the family and friends of 26-year-old Theresa Insana. 20-years ago this October the Niagara Falls woman was murdered in Las Vegas where she was living and working, but there's never been an arrest. “We will not give up hope....
Skyscraper Window Shatters From Heat, Rains Shards Onto Sidewalk
There's a heat wave scourging the United States right now, and its latest victim is a big one: a skyscraper. The Boston Globe reports that a window pane on none other than the cursed 13th floor of a 31-story high-rise shattered due to the extreme temperatures, raining shards of glass onto the sidewalk below.
St. Bonaventure Athletics Reveals Re-Energized Brand Identity
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – It’s a new era for St. Bonaventure Athletics. St. Bonaventure University has introduced a re-energized athletics brand identity, one that gives the department’s 19 NCAA Division I programs a fresh look while honoring the proud tradition of Bona’s Athletics. St. Bonaventure partnered...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
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