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SUNY chancellor to expand Educational Opportunity Program
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced that the Educational Opportunity Program will expand graduate programs in mental health studies and engineering during an Aug. 20 visit to SUNY New Paltz. The program, which enrolls students who meet certain educational and financial guidelines into SUNY schools, has helped over...
Thursday’s Headlines: Hot Enough For Ya Edition
Look, it was too hot yesterday to give a big lead-in to today's headlines, but I did get to dunk in the D&D Pool on my way home (no pictures — cellphones are mercifully banned at city pools). So let's get to the news from a slow day:. It's...
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
Though QB Josh Allen remains a fixture in Buffalo, roster overhaul leaves Bills with question marks
EXPECTATIONS: The good news is the Buffalo Bills have 28-year-old quarterback Josh Allen entering his prime. The questions for the four-time defending AFC East champions begin at almost every other position. This has the makings of a reset year after general manager Brandon Beane hit pause on his free-spending ways by focusing on getting his bloated payroll in order by going younger — and cheaper. The Bills’ two top receiving threats are gone, with Stefon Diggs traded to Houston and Gabe Davis’ departure in free agency. Their veteran secondary, together since 2017, has been disbanded. Respected center Mitch Morse is...
Hochul visits NYS Fair, signs bill to promote the state's agriculture industry
Gov. Kathy Hochul used the maple products display at the New York State Fair in Syracuse Wednesday to sign legislation that essentially opens up swathes of state land to the maple industry. The state has the most tappable maple trees of any state in the Northeast. But many of them...
New York Mandates Inclusion of Crisis Text Line and 988 Hotline on Student ID Cards
To address the growing youth mental health epidemic, New York state has passed a bill requiring the 988 suicide prevention hotline and Crisis Text Line's numbers (741741) to be printed on the back of student ID cards starting in 2025. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), suicide is...
$44M in federal grants to support homeless and at-risk veterans coming to New York State
NEW YORK — Federal grants are bringing funds to New York State to help housing efforts for the homeless and at-risk veterans. $44 million in grants were announced today by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The grants focus on different community organizations across the state, including here in Western New York. It aims to fund initiatives to rehouse veterans and their families, find housing options, and prevent the loss of veterans' homes.
Funeral home to pay $600k in fraud claims
CITYWIDE — DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga on Monday announced an agreement with the R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes chain, which operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan, to provide more than $604,000 in restitution for “egregious” violations of the city’s Consumer Protection Law. The city had filed suit against Ortiz in April after receiving dozens of complains about the chain, reportedly including refusing to disclose the location of remains, misrepresenting prices, failing to provide paid-for services, presenting remains in “unacceptable conditions” and other offenses, according to a press release from the DCWP. In addition to $100,000 in civil penalties, the city says that 28 victims will receive payouts totaling $104,000, leaving $500,000 for other affected customers, and encourages those who may have been harmed by Ortiz’ “predatory and deceptive practices” to come forward by filing complaints online on the DCWP’s webpage or by calling 311. Ortiz also operates under the names of Rivera Funeral Home, McGonnell Funeral Home, Louis Tommaso Funeral Home and Parkchester Funeral Home.
18-Year-Old Is First Man Charged Under New Mask Ban Law In NYC
Everyone knows that you either have one or the other when walking the streets because people will assume that if you're wearing a mask (especially in the summer) you might have something else on you The post 18-Year-Old Is First Man Charged Under New Mask Ban Law In NYC appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Buffalo Man Arrested on Meth Distribution Charge Following Federal Investigation
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – A federal investigation has led to the arrest of a Buffalo, NY, man on charges of methamphetamine distribution, potentially carrying a 20-year prison sentence. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Terell Gwyn, 30, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged...
Buffalo churches recommended to close could become historical landmarks
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the Buffalo Diocese continues to meet with parish families to finalize which churches will remain open, the city is looking to turn a few recommended to close into historical landmarks. The Buffalo Preservation Board plans to vote on four separate applications next month to keep churches in Western New York […]
6 takeaways from the State of Buffalo Public Schools Address
In a wide-ranging speech that touched on everything from literacy rates to security at athletic events, Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Tonja Williams Knight painted a picture of a school district that’s emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever in her State of Schools Address on Wednesday. “We’re going to...
23rd Annual Buffalo Wing Fest
This Labor Day weekend, Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1 marks the 23rd annual Buffalo Wing Fest. As tradition, the festival will be held at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY, and offers the opportunity to come hang out on an NFL Field indulging in some of the best wings from across the country.
Bills' Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Practicing in regular jersey
Valdes-Scantling (neck) participated in the portion of practice available to the media Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 Radio reports. Valdes-Scantling suffered a neck injury in a preseason game Aug. 17 against the Steelers, but he has made progress in his recovery. Every member of Buffalo's recently finalized 53-man roster participated in some capacity, and Valdes-Scantling wasn't among the three players donning red non-contact jerseys. The veteran deep threat appears to be on pace to suit up Week 1 against the Cardinals, but it will be worth monitoring whether Valdes-Scantling's name pops up on the injury reports that Buffalo will begin publishing on game week.
Buffalo Bills practice squad is complete and includes a collection of familiar faces
The Buffalo Bills released nearly three dozen players on Tuesday. Several will be welcomed back Wednesday. Buffalo carved its team to 53 players with cuts and a trade but will still finesse its roster and fill out its practice squad before Week 1. ...
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