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Fredonia Central School District Proposing $50 Million Capital Improvement Project
The Fredonia Central School District is aiming to "go big or go home" with a proposed $50 million capital improvement project. The district has been working with representatives from the architectural firm Young & Wright, who gave a presentation on the proposal during a Board of Education meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Brad Zilliox says the project will consist of three phases -- one for building maintenance, one for enlarging its music rooms, and one for upgrading athletic facilities...
4-H Dairy Youth Prepare for the Chautauqua County Fair
(WNY News Now) – Dewittville, NY – The annual 4-H Dairy Fitting & Showmanship Clinic, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, equipped 30 young participants with essential dairy showmanship skills in preparation for the upcoming Chautauqua County Fair. This hands-on clinic was hosted by Country Ayre...
Man injured in shooting inside Buffalo residence
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a residence on Tuesday night in Buffalo, officials said. A 25-year-old male was struck by gunfire while inside a residence on the 100 block of Smith Street, according to Buffalo Police. South District officers responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Tuesday. […]
Tim Tebow Delivers Inspiring Speech at 2024 Villages Buffalo Stampeders Gala
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Tim Tebow served as the guest speaker at the 2024 Buffalo Stampeders Gala, following in the footsteps of previous keynote speakers Ted Nugent, Herschel Walker, and Misty May-Treanor. Tebow dedicated an hour to meeting athletes from The Villages Youth Sports Club, the Buffalo Stampeders, signing...
Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University! If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out. Dates and Times The training camp will be at […]
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Salamanca Man Charged After Menacing People
A Salamanca man was charged after threatening people Monday. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office assisted Seneca Nation Martials and charged 22-year-old William E. Kelley with menacing after he allegedly threatened physical harm to various bystanders on Old Route 17. He was issued an appearance ticket and is...
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Voting Opens for Retired N.Y. Racehorse of the Year
Voted on by the fans, the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Wednesday release. Casting a ballot will be open to the...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul say subway crime continues to decrease
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that crime on subways has significantly decreased. Mayor Adams says transit crime has gone down by nearly 27% over the last four weeks. He added there has not been an increase in crime since more cops were put at subway stations back in January.
Drake's Toronto mansion floods amid intense rainfall in Canada that left 167,000 customers without power
Rapper Drake shared a video of murky water flooding his Toronto mansion as heavy rains inundated parts of Canada on Tuesday and knocked out power for thousands of customers. The "One Dance" singer shared a video on his Instagram story showing what appeared to be a vanity room and closet filled with brown muddy water. He then walked towards the hall, sloshing through the ankle-deep water.
4-Hers Go “Hog Wild” at Annual Show
DUNKIRK, NY (July 17, 2024) - -Chautauqua County 4-H Youth have been super excited to be back at the Chautauqua County Fair and glad to be open to the public! Squeals of excitement were heard from the hogs and youth, and a few of the spectators as they participated in Swine Market and Showmanship Classes on Monday, July 15, 2024. Tonya Fender of Lynchburg, Ohio judged the show.
Effort to Clean Chautauqua Lake Reaches 3,000 Tons Milestone
(WNY News Now) -LAKEWOOD, NY — Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) crews have impressively removed over 3,000 tons of nuisance aquatic vegetation from Chautauqua Lake this summer, surpassing last year’s progress. With three crews stationed at Mayville, Long Point State Park, and Lakewood, the CLA has tackled adverse weather...
St. Bonaventure Athletics Reveals Re-Energized Brand Identity
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – It’s a new era for St. Bonaventure Athletics. St. Bonaventure University has introduced a re-energized athletics brand identity, one that gives the department’s 19 NCAA Division I programs a fresh look while honoring the proud tradition of Bona’s Athletics. St. Bonaventure partnered...
Governor Hochul visits storm ravaged city of Rome and updates New Yorkers on state response to severe weather impacts
ROME- Governor Kathy Hochul visited the City of Rome, NY on Wednesday to inspect damage caused by severe winds that caused extensive damage in the region. The Governor focused on providing updates on the state’s response to the severe storms that have impacted the state over the last two weeks.
Weis Vineyards wins New York Governor's Cup in statewide competition
HAMMONDSPORT, N.Y. (WENY) -- A local winery has taken home two of the top awards in the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday night that Weis Vineyards in Hammondsport was awarded the Governor's Cup for their 2018 Riesling Ice Wine. The Governor's Cup is given out to the best wine in any given year's competition.
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