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N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners get $11K in jackpot TAKE 5 prizes, including 2 in NYC
Three jackpot-winning tickets worth more than $11,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including two winners in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that two winning tickets worth $11,356.50 were sold for the July 11 evening drawing. Those two tickets were...
State issues new guidance for eating fish from WNY waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health has updated guidelines for consuming fish caught by anglers. Rather than a blanket approach, the state health department now has species specific consumption guidelines. "In some places we were being under protective, and in some places we were being...
Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
Bomb threat under investigation in Fredonia
FREDONIA, N.Y. — Several agencies responded to a report of a bomb threat in the Village of Fredonia on Thursday morning. Fredonia Police received a call around 8 a.m. Thursday that a person inside a vehicle parked at Crosby's on East Main Street was using a shotgun to honk the horn of the car while sitting in the back seat.
Prairie Fruits Farm earns medals in national cheese competition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery achieved grate-ness at the American Cheese Society Annual Competition this year. Competitors traveled to Buffalo, New York to face off against both small farmsteads and multinational manufacturers in producing American-made cheeses. Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery entered four categories and earned medals in each one — […]
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Serves Up a Slice of Life at Chautauqua Theater Company (through Sunday)
THE BASICS: BIRTHDAY CANDLES, a play by Noah Haidle, presented by the Chautauqua Theater Company (CTC), in the Bratton Theater. Performance Dates Tue – Sun through July 21 all days at 2:30 except for Wednesday 7/17 at 4:00. For details, visit tickets.chq.org/landing.html. NOTE: BIRTHDAY CANDLES may not be suitable...
Music on the Pier Set to Host Hard Rock Night
Hard rock music will take over the City of Dunkirk waterfront Thursday evening. That's when the city's next Music on the Pier Summer Concert Series performance will take place. Hard Rock Night at Memorial Park will feature Midlife Crisis will start at 5:25 PM and will be followed by Guns 'N Roses and AC/DC tribute band Appetite For Voltage from 6:45-8:45 PM.
Scandinavian Folk Festival to Celebrate ABBA's 50th Anniversary
The annual immersion into the culture of Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia in Jamestown will take place this weekend at Jamestown's Northwest Arena. The 21st edition of the Scandinavian Folk Festival begins with a parade on Saturday from the Jamestown Farmer's Market to the arena, where activities get fully underway at 10:00 AM. Scott Axelson, one of the organizers, says the arena has proven to be a great place to host the event...
Proposed NYC-Boston high speed rail line
Imagine being able to get from New York City to Boston in under two hours! Well, believe it or not, what was once a pipe dream could soon become a reality, as FOX 5 NY takes a look at the latest high speed train proposal that's gaining traction.
State Police arrest a man for public lewdness in Walmart
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — The New York State Police say they arrested a 45-year-old Lockport man for alleged public lewdness while in the electronics section of Walmart. Troopers were called to the Walmart on South Transit Road in Lockport on July 15 just after 9pm for a report of a man watching inappropriate videos on a display phone in the store's electronics section, and acting inappropriately while sitting in an electronic scooter.
Final Recap of 2023-24!
HAMBURG, N.Y. – As we begin to shift towards the start of a new academic year --- CLASSES START IN 40 DAYS ---, the Athletics Department would like to share with our devoted readers one last composite review of the great success and accomplishments the 2023-24 Hilbert Hawks achieved during competition and in the classroom.
Cattaraugus County Center Building Closed for Repairs Following Water Line Break
(WNY News Now) – Little Valley – The Cattaraugus County Center Building in Little Valley will remain closed this week due to a water line break. The Cattaraugus County Center Building in Little Valley has been temporarily closed for the remainder of the week to undergo repairs following a significant water line break yesterday. According to county officials, the building is expected to reopen on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Man Arrested for Threatening Violence Against Marshals and Bystanders in Salamanca Incident
(WNY News Now) – Salamanca – William E. Kelley, 22, faces charges of Menacing 3rd after allegedly threatening physical harm to Seneca Nation Marshals and bystanders on a roadway in Salamanca, NY. William E. Kelley, 22, was arrested for Menacing 3rd following an incident involving Seneca Nation Marshals....
List released on state prison closings
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) -The north country’s three prisons were spared from being shut down by the state. The list released to the union representing state corrections officers by the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision doesn’t include Cape Vincent, Gouverneur, or Riverview correctional facilities. It names...
Finger Lakes’ Weis Vineyards named New York’s ‘Winery of the Year’
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A popular winery in the Finger Lakes region has been named the Winery of the Year at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Weis Vineyards, located in Hammondsport, was honored with the award for Winery of the Year and the Governor’s Cup for its 2018 Reisling Ice Wine. The New […]
Heading To Dierks At SPAC? Get Hired With NYS Law Enforcement
If you are heading to the Dierks Bentley show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center tonight (Thursday, July 18th) you will not only see an amazing country show, but you could apply for one of the many jobs offered through New York State law enforcement. If you are interested in a...
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