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New York State ‘Tourist Trap’ Found To Be Crawling With Bed Bugs
Many New York State residents and out-of-towners are expected to flock to this destination that's crawling with bed bugs. AAA projects over 70 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday. That number sets a new record. Officials also say one location in New York...
ADL demands state attorneys general investigate anti-Israel groups
EXCLUSIVE — The Anti-Defamation League is pressing state attorneys general in New York and Arizona to investigate the tax-exempt statuses of two anti-Israel groups linked to protests in support of Hamas, according to sets of letters obtained by the Washington Examiner. The letters, which the ADL sent Tuesday to New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Intoxicated Driver Sentenced to 5-15 Years for Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 53-year-old Guillermo Morales of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek. He received an indeterminate sentence of 5 to 15 years in prison. On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 3:06 a.m., the defendant, while…
Cheektowaga Man Sentenced for Dog Fighting and Gun Charges
(WNY News Now) – Cheektowaga – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 24-year-old James A. Jackson of Cheektowaga was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi. He received a one-year sentence for his conviction in an animal cruelty case, which will be served concurrent to his determinate sentence of two years in prison followed by 3 years of post-release supervision on a gun charge in a separate case.
LIRR running more service, but dealing with more delays, report shows
WANTAGH, N.Y. -- The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.According to that report, the pause on congestion pricing could make it worse.A new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli outlines the railroad system is making a steady recovery post-COVID, with growing ridership and increased service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal.The report also shows, however, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019.In a statement, the comptroller called the rise in delays...
Florida woman who operated in WNY convicted by jury of wire fraud
Correction: It was originally incorrectly reported that the woman faced 18 counts. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Florida woman was convicted by a federal jury of four counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and […]
Niagara Falls ministry forced to relocate event due to issue with city insurance requirement
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Word of Life Ministries Community Day of Prayer is a yearly event that aims to bring hope, faith and fun to people of all ages. Bishop Jesse Scott and event coordinator Kiera Agee spend months preparing for the event. "It's bringing the community...
Oregon man arrested in Buffalo airport, allegedly urinated in aisle during flight
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Oregon man was arrested and charged with indecent exposure Wednesday after he allegedly urinated in the aisle during an American Airlines flight, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office announced. On July 3, a flight from Oregon to New Hampshire was diverted to the Buffalo Niagara International Airport following a call to […]
Enter to Win 4 VIP Tickets to ‘The Musical Magic of Harry Potter’ With the BPO From the Buffalo Waterfront
VIP Ticket – Includes entry to Terminal B at the Outer Harbor concert ‘BPO: The Musical Magic of Harry Potter!’ (children 2 and under are free) – Get sorted into your House + a free house sticker for every witch and wizard. – Complimentary face painting (first...
KeyBank paying it forward with Automatic Thank You Machines
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new type of ATM from KeyBank will be out at local events this weekend, but not to help people handle personal finance transactions. Instead, they're a way for the bank to pay it forward. "These are our mobile ATMs, and our latest brand campaign is...
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