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What's Next? | Breaking Barriers: The Women Who Changed History
Today, we speak with Karen King, the Commissioner of Public Advocacy and also serves as the Executive Director of the Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission will celebrate and commemorate the placement of the “Trailblazing Women Monuments” in front of Old County Hall at 92 Franklin St. in downtown Buffalo. Karen joins Jay Moran to discuss the significance of these monuments and the vital roles women play in government, politics, and beyond.
Take 5 ticket worth over $28K sold in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A top Take 5 ticket worth more than $28,000 was sold in Buffalo from Sunday night’s drawing. The ticket, worth a total of $28,542, was sold at the B Rite Food Market located on Clinton Street. The Take 5 drawing is done twice daily, once at 2:30 p.m. and again at […]
Police looking for a missing vulnerable adult
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department is looking for the community's help in locating 67-year-old David Houle. He is a vulnerable person according to police. David was last seen on August 13 at 11 a.m. in the area of 1205 Delaware Avenue. He is described as a white male with brown short hair, brown eyes, and may or may not have a beard.
Vigil remembers N.Y. firefighters killed in deli fire
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Standing in the empty lot where Buffalo firefighters Jonathan Croom and Lt. Charles “Chip” McCarthy died in the line of duty 15 years ago, Buffalo Fire Commissioner William Renaldo remembered them as heroes. He said their deaths are a constant reminder of the risks...
Selfless Among Us: Shannon Higbee, CEO Recovery Options Made Easy
In 2021, Shannon Higbee became CEO of Recovery Options Made Easy and has been leading the human service organization in helping people in crisis. She is being recognized this month by West Herr Auto Group as Selfless Among Us.
Mom sues Albany Med for 3-year-old son’s death after spending 17 hours at ER
Grieving mom sues Albany Med for toddler’s wrongful death. A grieving mother is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to do the right thing: sign a bill that she says would help families, just like hers, receive the compensation they deserve for a wrongful death. “I won’t ever get my son...
1 Killed in Ridgeway Ave. Motorcycle Crash
There's no word yet from Rochester police on the name of the motorcyclist killed in a crash on Ridgeway Avenue. It happened late yesterday morning when the man failed to stop for a red light at Lagrange Avenue and hit a turning car. The man in his 30s was pronounced...
Statewide Alert – Fears Grow In New York About This Virus
There is an ongoing, and growing, concern about a virus that is spreading in portions of New York State. After the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have gotten more cautious and germ aware when it comes to staying healthy and avoiding getting sick. Whether it is wearing a mask, social distancing, or just staying away from large gatherings, some of the things we learned in the pandemic still apply.
NY weather: Be prepared for dense fog in New York until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 3:07 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Warren, Washington, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. "Areas of dense fog will continue through around 9 a.m. in portions of eastern...
Harmful algal blooms found in dozens of New York waterbodies so far this summer
On a breezy afternoon in Lansing’s Salt Point Park, Sue Ruoff walks the shore of Cayuga Lake, keeping her eye out for streaky green clumps along the water’s surface. She’s looking for harmful algal blooms, the worrisome substances that have appeared in Cayuga Lake and other bodies of water across New York since the beginning of summer.
North Carolina man arrested for having a rifle in his truck near the NYS Fairgrounds
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 34-year-old man from North Carolina was arrested on Saturday, August 24, near the New York State Fairgrounds for having an AR-15 rifle and a 30-round magazine in his truck. New York State Police say Troopers saw the man, Curtis Young, acting suspiciously after he took the exit ramp from I-690 […]
Walmart recalls juice brand contaminated with poisonous arsenic
Check the juice in your house, especially if you shop at Walmart. Walmart is recalling its Great Value apple juice after the discovery of alarming levels of inorganic arsenic that exceed industry guidance. The voluntary recall is for its six-pack 8oz apple juice in plastic bottles; the products have a...
This May Have Been The Busiest Weekend For New York Wegmans
Shoutout to all of the Wegmans employees around Western New York! They manage to prioritize customer service in every way, even when experiencing one of the busiest days for foot traffic in their stores. If you like to shop at Wegmans, you may be already well aware of the peak...
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