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Buffalo man admits to assault upon a police officer after dragging him with vehicle
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Tuesday morning in connection with a 2023 incident that left a Town of Tonawanda police officer seriously injured, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. On May 29, 2023, a 2019 Kia Sportage was allegedly reported stolen out of East Aurora. Later that day, it is […]
Buffalo woman sentenced to prison for lying to FBI in murder investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo woman was sentenced to 30 days in prison and two years of supervised release after being convicted of making a materially false statement during a murder investigation, the United States District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. In March 2023, Deandre Wilson, of Buffalo, was convicted by a federal jury and […]
Storms Cause Damage At Bills’ New Stadium Site
Slowly but surely, we’re seeing the progress of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. After existing as just a massive pit (that fans “sacrificed” things to) last season, the site across the street from the Bills’ current home on Highmark Stadium is actually starting to look like it could be, well, a building.
Catholic Health gives fully-paid scholarships for healthcare degrees
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Catholic Health, in partnership with Trocaire College, awarded 14 associates fully-paid scholarships on Tuesday at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. "Catholic Health has been working tirelessly on recruitment and retention to ensure a more stable and skilled workforce," Catholic Health President and CEO Joyce Markiewicz said. "We are proud to invest in highly sought after opportunities that will enhance the quality of care of system is known for and bring value to our associates."
Cosmic Cowboys to Open Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series
After getting postponed last week, the City of Dunkirk is set to host its first Music at the Point Sunset Concert Series performance of the season on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM. Playing at Point Gratiot will be the Cosmic Cowboys, who have been playing in the area since 2010. They consist of Dan Raynor (vocals, guitar), Jerry Waite (guitar) and Corky Gloff (bass, vocals). They cover mostly classic rock with a few outlaw country songs thrown in the mix. Some of the music you might catch them playing will include Eric Clapton, John Cougar Mellencamp, Steve Earle, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, the Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and other crowd favorites.
'We need to tighten our borders': Erie County Sheriff sends message after drug busts in Buffalo and Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Fentanyl, cocaine, cash, guns, drugs and more. That's what authorities say they found after a large investigation into illegal drug dealing in Western New York. "What can we do to stop this," Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked while speaking Tuesday in Buffalo at a...
Chautauqua County Fair celebrates 128 years
DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Summer in Western New York is fair season. Today kicked off the opening day for the Chautauqua County Fair. It will run from Tuesday, July 16 to Sunday, July 21. The fair features midway rides by Amusements of America, animal exhibits, fair food, and many grandstand...
Jamestown Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrants, Drug and Weapon Charges
A Jamestown man who had outstanding warrants was taken into custody after a street check in the city Monday afternoon. Jamestown Police located 33-year-old Michael Green at an address on West 6th Street shortly before 12:15 PM and were aware of his warrants through the department. Green was taken into custody without incident, and further investigation found that he was allegedly found to be in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine, a Levorphanol Tartrate pill and an expandable baton, which is illegal to possess in New York State. Green was transported to the Jamestown City Jail without incident and was held pending arraignment on his outstanding warrants, as well as two counts of 7th-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of 3rd-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Watch live: Hochul holds storm briefing in Rome after devastating storms
A state of emergency remains in effect for Oneida County and Madison County after storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. At least one person is confirmed to have died in the Madison County Village of Canastota during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Rome and will hold a...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
New Formed North East Marina Authority, Volunteers Install Docks as they Prepare to Welcome Back Boats
Members of the newly formed North East Marina Authority, along with volunteers and members of the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission, spent the morning setting up docks. Authority members say they're thrilled to welcome boats back to the marina, even a couple months into the boating season. They say community support has been overwhelming.
Skyscraper Window Shatters From Heat, Rains Shards Onto Sidewalk
There's a heat wave scourging the United States right now, and its latest victim is a big one: a skyscraper. The Boston Globe reports that a window pane on none other than the cursed 13th floor of a 31-story high-rise shattered due to the extreme temperatures, raining shards of glass onto the sidewalk below.
Kartesz Family Vision Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A new Family Vision Office has opened in Bradford. With 24 years of experience, Dr. Kartesz (Car-teh-juh) offers personalized care, and has a wide selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and whatever fits your vision health needs. Kartesz Family Vision is open 8:15am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday, and 9 to...
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
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