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Town of Tonawanda Police looking for teen
TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Town of Tonawanda Police are asking for the community's help in locating 16-year-old Imani Washington. Imani was last seen leaving her residence on August 9 and is believed to be staying in Buffalo in the west side area. She is described as recently having a face tattoo above her right eye and has bright orange hair.
Perfect Bills backup quarterback suddenly available thanks to Patriots
The Buffalo Bills have the right guy in the franchise quarterback role but it's the backup position that could use some help right now. Mitchell Trubisky re-signed with the team this offseason after spending the 2021 season backing up Allen. Trubisky was injured during the Bills' preseason game against the...
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Massive Police Presence Expected Across All Of New York State
Drivers across New York State should expect to see more police patrolling roads and highways across the state over the next few days. Here's why. AAA believes this Labor Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever when it comes to travel. About 10 percent more people are expected to travel during the holiday weekend this year compared to last.
Dangerous Jury Duty Scam Reaches Upstate New York
Most people want to avoid jury duty. That's why officials from the Hudson Valley are sounding the alarm about this new scam. Scammers are always finding new ways to try and trick you. Speed Camera Scam. Speed cameras are now up across New York State. And that means you can...
Teen reporters share guide to best NYS Fair games on the Midway
To save teens time and money, Owen Johnson and Mallory Offredi of Baldwinsville set out to find the best of all the games at the New York State Fair. This syracuse.com guide was written specially by teens, for teens, in collaboration with Baker News reporters from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville.
‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next full-day conference in Albany on Sept. 25, 2024. Tickets available now. Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney who hosts “Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York” each week on LinkedIn. Hoffman and NY Cannabis Insider have partnered to bring those sessions into print in a Q&A format.
Insects Spreading Fatal Brain Swelling Virus In Upstate New York
Insects in at least 10 Upstate New York counties tested positive for a virus that kills about 33 percent of those infected and leaves others with mild to severe brain damage. The New York State Department of Health issued an advisory urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites.
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Hate-based crimes in New York state reach new highs
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. An August 2024 report from the Office of New York State Comptroller found that the state is experiencing a “surge” in hate crimes. The state has seen a record number of hate-based incidents since the year 2000, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a Wednesday press release.
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
How ‘Real Housewives’ Have Taken Over the Hudson Valley
A lot of have familiar faces have been spotted around the Hudson Valley lately. I've mentioned this a few times, but I'm a very big fan of the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' lol. The show is still going on strong and it probably had one of the most explosive season finales in show history recently. The ladies on the show are pretty unforgettable and I've always wondered what they are like in "real life". We might have the chance to find that out because recently the Jersey ladies (and men) have been spending time, shopping, supporting their family, running the family business and opening new businesses in New York.
Nearly 50 Colleges Across New York Best In America
A new ranking, based directly on students, is giving high praise to many schools in the Hudson Valley and across the Empire State. The Princeton Review reached out to Hudson Valley Post to let us know that a number of colleges from New York are highlighted as some of the best colleges in America.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist who died after I-490 crash identified
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died from his injuries after crashing into a guide rail on I-490 westbound. It happened on Wednesday around 10:26 p.m. State Police have identified the motorcyclist as Joseph W. Gividen, 22, of Fairport. The 2024 Chappy Yamaha crashed into the guide rail...
Music Icon With Upstate New York Ties Mourns Loss Of Mom, Sister
Hudson Valley residents, with a famous relative, passed away on the same day. Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of two family members this past weekend. Mariah Carey Mourning Mother, Sister. All Lived In The Hudson Valley. After multiple reports, Carey confirmed Monday that her 87-year-old mother,...
6 Cold Cases With Rewards In New York
New York State Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information that helps solve these 6 cold cases. If you have any information about any of these cases, please contact the NYS Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-313-TIPS (8477). 1. Suspected Killer: Mtayari Z. Dixon. (NYSCS Case #2022-108) Mtayari Z. Dixon...
How Local Universities are Upping their Campus Safety as the 2024 Fall Semester Begins
As of January 2024, the New York State Education Department reported there were over 1.1 million college students in the state. Binghamton University is welcoming back over 18,600 students this fall semester and the school is taking on an all-hazards approach. "What that means is we're we're really focusing on...
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