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New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
Photos: 4-H members compete in beef shows
On Sunday at the Genesee County Fair, members of the 4-H Club competed in the Stockyard Classic Beef Sow and the 4H Beef Show.On Monday, at 2 p.m., members will show their lambs in another competition and at 5 p.m. it is the Market Hog Show.For Monday's
Social Media Is Blaming The Buffalo Bills After Jaw-Dropping Video Leaks Of Patrick Mahomes Connecting With His Special New Target
Football fans are blaming the Buffalo Bills for handing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs a special weapon on a silver platter, following a leaked video of No. 15 doing damage with his new wide receiver. In a move that surprised many, the Bills traded the No. 28 and...
Top-prize Take 5 ticket sold at Brockport Wegmans
Sweden, N.Y. — Two top-prize-winning tickets for Sunday night's Take 5 drawing were sold in Western New York. The New York Lottery announced Monday that ticket worth $14,715 was sold at the Brockport Wegmans. Another ticket worth the same amount was sold at a gas station at the corner...
Uno Reverse: Southtowns pub re-opens after closing its doors just one week after grand opening
HAMBURG, N.Y. — After recently calling it quits just one week after its long-awaited grand opening, The Foxglove Pub took to Instagram Monday for the first time since early June with an update many people may not have been expecting. The pub appears to be re-opening with new hours...
Buffalo, WNY festivals to attend this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the month wraps up and August draws near, crowds are preparing to gather to eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals in Western New York. Check out a list of celebrations for the weekend of July 26 to 27 below: Buffalo Galbani Italian Festival The Galbani Italian Festival […]
'Conditions were deplorable': 13 dogs rescued after home raid in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Niagara County Sheriff's deputies raided a home on Lockport Street in Niagara Falls, they weren't expecting to find 13 dogs covered in filth. "Unfortunately these conditions were deplorable, when they arrived to us there was flea dirt that was present," said Kelli Swagel,...
Meme Of Trump In A Coffin Gets New York Radio Host Fired
A former Cumulus Media air talent is saying he’s the victim of a “well organized hit job” after losing his job over a controversial meme of former President Donald Trump in a coffin. “Slick” Tom Tiberi revealed on Facebook he has been let go from Buffalo’s 97 Rock (WGRF).
4 people, including juvenile, taken into custody for alleged robbery in Hamburg motel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were taken into custody in connection with the robbery of a 25-year-old man Saturday, according to Hamburg police. According to officials, the man allegedly went to a Motel 6 on Camp Road at 2:30 a.m. to meet up with a woman he had met earlier at a Depew bar. […]
Doggie foam party with the Niagara SPCA
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — The Niagara County SPCA is hosting a fun event and inviting the community to come check it out. On Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m., the Niagara SPCA will be hosting a doggie foam party. The party will be held at the SPCA location on 2100 Lockport Road.
Niagara Falls Police looking for 13-year-old
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls Police are looking for the community's help in locating 13-year-old Kiana Jermy. Kiana was last seen on Friday, July 19 at 5:30 p.m. wearing a red sweatshirt with white lettering, light blue jeans with rips in them, and silver & black Jordan sneakers.
Erie County Clerk says county's auto bureau systems are back online, but DMV walk-ins please be patient
According to Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns, all systems of the Erie County Auto Bureau are now back online as of Sunday morning following the global tech outages commencing late Thursday night.
In Focus: Train Chugs on Through Artpark
Train performed at Artpark Amphitheater on Friday, July 19, with Yacht Rock Revue opening, with both bands had the crowd singing and dancing to their classic songs all night. Yacht Rock Revue is not your typical tribute band. They add their own flare to the songs they sing, an array of classic hits songs from the 70s and 80s. Within their set, they also mixed in some of their original songs as well in the mix that the crowd loved. The band got the crowd grooving early on in the night, gearing them up for Train.
Angola man pleads guilty in connection with crash that killed Hamburg woman
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An Angola man has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal crash that took the life of a Hamburg woman in February, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. Anthony Rydzewski, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree manslaughter. Around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 28, […]
19th Annual Taste of Orchard Park
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The 19th annual Taste of Orchard Park is serving up tasty treats and more on Wednesday and is encouraging people to attend with an appetite. The event will be held at the Four Corners in the Village of Orchard Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Eight Days of Hope's Buffalo volunteering event helping 100 Ellicott District homeowners in need with free home repairs
Eight Days of Hope is helping build a better Buffalo this week with free home repairs for homeowners in need located in Buffalo’s Ellicott District. Read more from WBEN:
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