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Professor Coleen Edwards Leads New York Sea Grant Plankton Workshop for Teachers
Coleen Edwards, a faculty fellow in biology and environmental sciences at Niagara University, hosted a professional development workshop sponsored by the New York Sea Grant and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy. Twenty teachers and educators representing 17 school districts participated in the two-day workshop, which was held July 18-19, 2024, and focused on plankton, the organisms that form the base of the Great Lakes food web.
Western and Central New York aren't Tornado Alley, but they have felt that way in July
The movie "Twisters" opened to a healthy box office this weekend, following in the tradition of its predecessor "Twister" that was in theaters 28 years ago. Neither movie was set in upstate New York, but given the violent storms our region has seen this month, one might be forgiven for imagining a future such movie telling a story rooted in Western or Central New York.It used to be that wintry weather kept Democrat and Chronicle journalists the busiest, but this year, it's been summer storms that have proved alarming. That's been especially true in Canandaigua recently.Writes D&C News of Now reporter Victoria E. Freile in this story last week tallying up the number of twisters:
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence
Cummins Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability. Since its establishment in 1974, JEP has been at the forefront of engine manufacturing, recently celebrating the production of its 2.5 millionth engine, and continually sets industry standards for quality, efficiency and innovation. The plant’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its employees, past and present, and the support of the Jamestown community.
A rare hot air balloon mishap handled “expertly” by the Wellsville emergency services team
GALLERY: The Endless Mountains Hot Air Balloon “Rachel’s Dream” landed on Riverwalk light pole early Sunday Morning. This was a perfect balloon rally. The weather, the crowds, and the balloon teams worked together for truly “Great” weekend. One rare mishap at the Riverwalk Plaza during the early morning launch demonstrated the skills of the “Balloonmeister,” and Wellsville’s emergency services team.
Defensive HOFer admits Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen is his favorite NFL player: ‘You watch that brother?’
Charles Haley spent his Hall of Fame career tormenting quarterbacks while playing for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. With close ties to two winning organizations with plenty of star power, one would believe that Haley’s favorite NFL player would reside on one of the NFC rosters on the defensive side of the ball. That, however, is not the case as Haley admitted on a recent episode of Up & Adams. When asked to name his favorite current player, Haley did not hesitate to name a quarterback in the AFC.
Reviewing tornado safety and its importance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On July 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 tornado warnings in a single day. Now, while tornadoes are relatively rare occurrence for Western New York, we still should take the time to review safety tips and guidelines, such as the difference between a watch and warning and […]
13-year-old boy shot overnight in Buffalo, undergoes surgery
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 13-year-old boy was shot overnight in the City of Buffalo. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, when Central District officers responded to a shots-fired call, according to a spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department. The boy who had been shot arrived at Buffalo General...
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