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NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Warrant Arrest in Dayton: Man Apprehended After Sheriff’s Patrol Check
(WNY News Now) – Dayton – Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb reported an arrest incident involving Duane A. Walter, 37, of Hinsdale, NY, who was apprehended on July 13, 2024, following a welfare check by deputies on RT 62 in Dayton. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were conducting routine...
Report: Equipment at new Bills stadium construction site damaged by storm
The construction of the new Highmark Stadium might have taken a slight blow during a recent storm that crossed western New York. According to the Buffalo News, one of the cranes being used to build the new home of the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park was hit by lightning which damaged it:
Lakewood Gamestop Set to Permanently Close
(WNY News Now) – Gamestop, located at 279 E. Fairmount Ave. in Lakewood has announced that the location will be permanently closing this Saturday, July 20th. Gamestop will be shuttering its doors at its Lakewood location in the plaza. This follows the closing of the Gamestop located within the Chautauqua Mall years ago.
Jamestown 7v7 Week 1 Recap
It wasn’t so much about winning and losing last Wednesday night at Strider Field in Jamestown for the annual summer passing league. It’s about having a chance for high school football teams to be back on the field and re-familiarize themselves with coaches, teammates and even opponents.
Teachers can get 20% off at Target from now until August 24th
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Target is recognizing teachers with a special discount that is valid from July 14 until August 24. Educators must verify they are a teacher/staff status on Target's website in order to redeem their 20% off of one qualifying storewide purchase. Those redeeming must also create a Target Circle account if they do not already have one.
Domestic Violence Incident Unfolds in Jamestown
(WNY News Now) – JAMESTOWN, NY – On the morning of July 12, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM, officers from the First Platoon responded to a domestic violence call at a westside address in Jamestown, NY. Upon arrival, they encountered a disturbing scene involving a physical altercation between Nadine S. Glover, 22, and another female, witnessed by a 10-year-old child.
Shocking Domestic Dispute in Jamestown: Man Arrested for Endangering Children
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown – In the early hours of July 10th, 2024, Shawn T. Mason, 41, of Jamestown, was arrested following a domestic dispute that escalated to criminal charges. Town of Ellicott police were dispatched to the scene at 3:02 AM, where Mason allegedly destroyed property in the presence of juveniles, leading to charges of fourth-degree criminal mischief and endangering the welfare of a child.
MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says
After Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cut about 10% of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, according to a lawsuit filed by a officials from a transit workers union, a city official and a Brookyn resident. A lawsuit filed in...
EF-0 tornado touches down in Genesee County
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — An EF-0 tornado touched down in the Town of Pavilion and caused tree damage along a path spanning three-quarters of a mile on Monday, the National Weather Service announced. No injuries or deaths were reported. Monday’s tornado comes after the remnant storms from Hurricane Beryl that caused four tornadoes — an […]
Lake George beach closed due to E. coli from storm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has temporarily closed Lake George's Million Dollar Beach. The closure is due to the heavy rains which resulted in elevated levels of E. coli in the water.
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