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Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
Honoring Heritage: Meeder’s Restaurant Joins NY Historic Business Registry
(WNY News Now) – RIPLEY, NY – Senator George Borrello recently presented the New York State Historic Business Award to Meeder’s Restaurant, celebrating its inclusion in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. Established by legislation passed in 2020, the Historic Business Registry includes businesses that have...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
‘Educators Grove’ to come to Hoskins Park in Henrietta
HENRIETTA, N.Y. (WROC) — A small park in Henrietta may soon be transformed into an “Educators Grove.” Hoskins Parks is wedged between Pinnacle and S. Winton. It’s planned to be a passive park meant to honor and memorialize teachers, through the efforts of Henrietta man Howard Ressel and advice from town supervisor Steve Schultz. “The […]
Grants are available for nonprofits through the United Way of NNY
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The United Way of Northern New York has grants available for local nonprofits. President and CEO Dawn Cole says grant awards will total $220,000 and applicants can apply for up to $25,000. Watch the video for her interview on 7 News This Morning. The grant...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Alan McBeth bridges the mud at Whiting Rd. Nature Preserve
A few days ago I posted a blog about the new and improved Wegmans Hit the Trail Passport, a terrific program brought to you by the Friends of Webster Trails. It’s a fun way for you and your family to get out and explore all of our local hiking trails.
Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
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