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Western New York Faces Cooler Temps and Potential Showers Today, Plan Ahead for Labor Day Weekend
Buffalo, NY – Residents in Buffalo and across Western New York should prepare for cooler temperatures today as a cold front moves through the region. Highs are expected to range from the mid-60s to the upper 70s, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. These weather conditions will persist as the front pushes southward, affecting the entire area from north to south.
Rep. Mike Lawler's push to rename the Tappan Zee bridge attacks the wrong Gov. Cuomo
Mike Lawler arrives for a meeting of the House Republican Conference on June 12, 2024 The congressmember's merch also bears a striking resemblance to the logo for the Golden State Warriors. [ more › ]
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Local school districts implementing AI weapons detection technology
With a new school year just a few days away, several local districts are turning to AI for added security. “We’ve added artificial intelligence to our cameras,” said Niagara Falls City Schools Superintendent Mark Laurrie with WBEN. Read more here:
Police investigating assault near Merritt Island
Niagara Regional Police have an area near Merritt Island closed as part of an ongoing investigation. Courthouse Lane between Cross Street and Dorothy Street is closed to vehicular traffic and pedestrians as police are investigating an assault. A suspect is in custody, and there is currently no ongoing threat to...
Canadian military helicopter to fly over Niagara this evening
Tonight, keep an eye on the sky over Niagara, there might be a military helicopter in view. The Royal Canadian Air Force will be flying a CH-147F Chinook between Toronto Pearson and Niagara District Airports to transport the Royal Air Force Red Arrows demonstration team. The Chinook, a versatile helicopter,...
Niagara Falls man hits big with $100,000 lotto win
David Ceglie of Niagara Falls struck it big by saying “yes” to ENCORE. In the July 19 LOTTO MAX draw, he matched six of the last seven ENCORE numbers in exact order, winning $100,000. A long-time lottery player since age 18, David uses Quick Pick in-store and sticks...
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Results Are in on Virus That Shut Down Baby Goat Cuddling at New York State Fair
The results are in on that baby goat that got a family booted from the New York State Fair an hour before gates opened. Justin & Lauren Steinmetz spent months preparing for the 13 days at the Fair, which cost them their life savings. On the morning of opening day, a vet performing routine health checks said one goat may have a virus.
Grab the Pole! Another Free Fishing Day in New York
Grab the tackle box and get ready to fish for free in New York. There are several chances to drop a line in one of the thousands of freshwater lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds without a license in the Empire State. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced...
Eat pickle-flavored pizza or pet llamas at the Great NY State Fair this weekend
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Immediately after entering gate three at the Great New York State Fair, moos and manure waft toward visitors as they move into the Dairy Cattle Building. For those already feeling thirsty, a vending machine nearby sells milk of all flavors.
Encore Renewable Energy Begins Construction on NY Solar Project
Encore Renewable Energy has commenced construction on a 3.6 MW solar array located in Constable, N.Y. Constable Solar is the company’s first solar project in New York State and part of nearly 90 MW of solar and energy storage currently under development by Encore in the state. Under New York’s NY-Sun Initiative and VDER program, NYSEG will compensate Encore for the electricity produced from the new array.
Celebrating two years of the I-Team's reporting at the NYS Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — It was two years ago that CNY Central's I-Team waslaunchedat the Great New York State Fair. The investigative reporting team is made up of Matt Mulcahy, Conor Wight and Mary Kielar. Each day, the I-Team looks to take the most important stories in the local community...
New York Among Top 10 States With Smallest Number of Residents Moving Out
If you thought people are packing up and fleeing New York, think again. Despite a recent poll finding 1 in 3 New Yorkers are thinking about leaving the state, it appears many aren't willing to put their money where their mouth is. The real estate experts at AgentAdvice are out...
Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests
NEW YORK — Demonstrators in New York gathered Tuesday to call for college campuses to put a mask ban in place to better protect students during protests.Just a block from Columbia University, over a 100 pro-Israeli demonstrators came together to urge American colleges to ban face coverings during protests."They want to make us feel us unsafe, afraid and targeted simply because of our Jewish identify," one demonstrator said.This comes after the spring protests at Columbia where some pro-Palestinian demonstrators covered their faces and taunted Jewish students."Nobody thinks that the hatred will go away when we get rid of the masks,...
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