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Who is Jessica Pegula? Bills owners’ daughter in Olympics
Penn State fans probably know the Pegula name, and tennis fans have been hearing it more and more over the past few years. Now, sports fans around the country will be cheering Jessica Pegula as she takes the court for Team USA in Paris. ...
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
NY weather update: Beach hazards statement issued for New York until early Friday
An updated beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 10:25 a.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Jefferson counties. The weather service adds to expect, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," explains the...
8 years later, fight continues to get "Kyra's Law" passed in N.Y.
MANHASSET, N.Y. -- It has been eight years since a little Long Island girl died at the hands of her own father.Since then, her mother has worked to save other families from a similar fate.But the question many are asking is why hasn't her bill become law yet?Kyra Franchetti's tragic story Kyra Franchetti of Manhasset was shot and killed as she slept by her abusive father during a court-ordered visitation. He then doused the home with gasoline in what was determined to be a murder-suicide.Pain was etched on the faces of parents, their children, and community leaders as they sent a...
Man who attempted to murder famous author charged with providing support to a terrorist organization
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Federal prosecutors for the first time acknowledged a potential motive in the attack on Salman Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution two years ago, after unsealing a new three-count indictment against the alleged assailant. Hadi Matar is accused of stabbing the world-renowned author, blinding him in his...
Woman’s Tackle Pro Football Team Heading To Buffalo
For many years, it has been said that Buffalo is a drinking town with a sports problem. If you look in just about any corner of Western New York, you will likely learn that this is an accurate statement. If you are a sports fan in the 716, you know...
Canisius Places 261 on 2023-24 MAAC Academic Honor Roll
The Canisius athletic department had a total of 261 student-athletes recognized as the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference announced its Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-24 season on Wednesday. To be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher...
Marisol: Rediscovering the Surreal Sculptures at Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is hosting a retrospective on Marisol, born María Sol Escobar, a remarkable yet often overlooked figure in the Pop Art movement. Marisol, a Venezuelan American artist, was celebrated for her surreal, life-sized sculptures crafted from wood and casts of her own body. Her art vividly depicted friends, family, and notable figures, including John F. Kennedy, Pablo Picasso, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The latter was based on photographs taken during Marisol’s visit to New Mexico, capturing the essence of O’Keeffe’s spirit and surroundings.
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes issues can live or die with a decision from one influential person. That was recently highlighted by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halt to congestion pricing, but it’s not just governors who have that power. Politicians at all levels and even politically engaged citizens can almost single-handedly bring down projects that would have otherwise moved forward. Here are a few key New York City projects and the individuals who killed them.
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