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7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: July 5 - July 7
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's the first weekend of July and we're kicking it off with 7 things you can do in Western New York!. The Fourth of July Carnival kicked off at The Great Pumpkin Farm on Thursday and continues through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. daily. You can enjoy amusement rides, family-friendly games, food vendors and live music. You can find more information here.
Ceremony to Take Place Next Thursday For 1st Annual Reality Check Cortland County YAYA
On Thursday, July 11th, New York State Senator Lea Webb will be presenting the first annual Reality Check of Cortland County Youth Ambassador of the Year Award (YAYA) to Olivia Hamilton, a recent graduate of Homer High School. The award is to recognize Hamilton’s work with the Reality Check Program.
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
RVC schools celebrate moving up day
Moving up day is a time-honored tradition in the Rockville Centre School District that signifies a pivotal moment in a student’s academic progress as they “move up” from one school to the next. Students in the eighth-grade class at South Side Middle School celebrated the next phase...
1 Person dies and 10 are injured when a power boat crashes into the Long Beach jetty
The Alamitos Bay jetty in Long Beach was struck by a 48-foot power boat on Wednesday night, resulting in one fatality and other injuries. When the Long Beach Fire Department arrived to the scene at 9:21 p.m., they discovered 11 persons there, including a man in his 50s who had perished in the collision.
Rash-causing sea lice reported at NJ bay beaches
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Children at some Jersey Shore beaches have recently gotten skin rashes after swimming in the water. Last week, the Borough of Highlands in Monmouth County posted a warning about sea lice. There have been reports of bites at multiple beaches song Sandy Hook Bay as well. Paul Bologna, a professor of […]
Ben Affleck seen with daughter as he and Jennifer Lopez spend 4th of July on opposite coasts
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck seem to be celebrating the Fourth of July apart this year as the pair were spotted out and about on opposite coasts this week amid ongoing split rumors
Yankees manager Aaron Boone's seat may now be getting hot
On June 14, the New York Yankees became the first team to reach 50 wins, improving to an MLB-best 50-22 following an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. My, oh, my, how things have changed since then, and it might have the temperature rising under manager Aaron Boone's seat.Once the holders of the best record in baseball, the Yankees are now 54-35, two games back of the Baltimore Orioles (55-32) for first in the American League East. Meanwhile, they're just 4-13 since reaching the half-century mark, and it seems Boone has few answers for the team's struggles.After the Cincinnati...
Long Island man nabbed for illegal possession of fireworks, assault rifles, handguns
A man was arrested on Long Island after police caught him with 15 boxes of fireworks, assault rifles, handguns and other weapons accessories in his home on the Fourth of July, Suffolk County Police said.
County Legislature Grapples with Cybersecurity Issues Amid Testimony from Lisa Black
The Suffolk County Legislature convened a crucial cybersecurity meeting, grappling with the aftermath of the 2022 ransomware attack that targeted the county’s systems. At the center of the discussion was testimony from Lisa Black, the former Chief Deputy County Executive, whose account of the events during the cyber-attack raised eyebrows and frustrations among lawmakers.
NY weather update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds forecast with thunderstorms to hit Jefferson and Lewis counties Saturday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:05 a.m. valid until 1:30 a.m. for Jefferson and Lewis counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 1:04 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
Three Shell Fishing Areas to be Closed July 3-10
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will temporarily close three shell fishing areas on the North Shore of Long Island during the upcoming July 4th holiday week. DEC imposes these closures during busy holidays to protect public health from potentially contaminated shellfish associated with increased boating activity in shell fishing waters. Boaters are reminded to use pump-out facilities to help protect water quality.
Smithtown High School East Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2024
Smithtown High School East’s held its 109th commencement ceremony on June 26 at the school’s football field. Principal Robert Rose (pictured below) told the 376 graduating seniors, “What sets you apart, is your unwavering determination to push through, make adjustments, and keep fighting the battles that are worth fighting. Whether that be heading off to college, the military, a trade school, entering the workforce or just taking a gap year to find your path, you will all find your way.”
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