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3 arrested following fights at Old Home Days in Williamsville
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Three people were arrested following fights that reportedly broke out during the Old Home Days festival in Williamsville, the Amherst Police Department announced Tuesday. Officials said just after 9:50 p.m. on July 17, numerous fights broke out between juveniles in different areas of Island Park. The fights were broken up before […]
'TechMobile' brings summer fun to Lockport students
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — In Lockport, summer fun is on wheels. "I like going to the tech mobile,” said Alex, a Lockport City School District student. “I think it's really really fun" The TechMobile, run by the Lockport City School District, aims to find a way to keep...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
Another Major Heat Wave to Scorch Central New York Next Week
Get ready to get blasted by scorching temperatures and uncomfortable humidity because some of the hottest temperatures of the summer are around the corner. The National Weather Service confirmed Central New York will bake again with the fourth heat wave of the summer arriving early next week. Currently, they're calling for temperatures to be back in the 90s, courtesy of all the hot air blowing in from the western part of the country.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
A multi-state Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has killed two and sickened 28, CDC warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a multi-state Listeria outbreak connected to sliced deli meats. At this time, the outbreak has resulted in two deaths and 28 illnesses — all of whom required hospitalization — the agency specified in an investigation notice released Friday.
One of Upstate New York’s Top Rated BBQ Joints Suddenly Closes
One of Upstate New York's top-rated BBQ restaurants informed passionate and hungry patrons that, "effective immediately," it is shutting down its smoker and charcoal pits. It's not the social media post anyone wants to see, a mom-and-pop going out of business. And naturally, many people were bummed to hear the news that perennial Capital Region fan-favorite Streaking Moose BBQ suddenly, and without much explanation, decided to close its doors.
World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) – The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
NY school districts ranked 1 to 678 by full value tax rates: See highest, lowest in CNY
The school district with the highest full value property tax rate in New York in 2023 was Levittown in Nassau County on Long Island, according to data from the state Comptroller’s Office. The rate there was $33.38 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district....
Beloved New York Retail Store Address Massive Closing Rumors
A very popular store with many locations in New York State is addressing its closing rumors. In late June, Bob's Stores announced a " Going-Out-of-Business Sale." Bob's Stores announced that the company was closing all of its locations after over 70 years in business. "Despite making swift and aggressive changes...
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