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New happenings, eats at 2024 Erie County Fair
Gates will open at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds for the 184th Erie County Fair. This year’s fair will feature plenty of new foods, attractions and full days of fun for all ages through Sunday, Aug. 18. More from WBEN:
City of Cortland Awarded $65K by State for Ash Tree Management
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced over $7 million dollars for urban and community forestry grants throughout the state for 23 projects in total. The City of Cortland will receive $65,000 towards Ash Tree Management. The funding will help with the removal and replacement of Ash Trees within...
Frackers Are Spraying Toxic Wastewater on Pennsylvania Roads Despite Seven-Year Ban
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Siri Lawson and her husband live on a stamp of wooded, hilly land in Warren County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the state’s rural northwest corner. In the summer heat, cars traveling on the county’s dirt roads cast plumes of dust in their wake. Winter’s chill can cause a hazardous film of ice to spawn on paved roads. To protect motorists from both slippery ice and vision-impairing dust, communities across Pennsylvania coat these roads with large, cheap volumes of de-icing and dust-suppressing fluids. In Lawson’s case, her township had been using oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant, believing the material was effective.
Only On Erie News Now: Soap Opera Star Previews Return to Chautauqua County
Forty-five years. That’s how long Melody Thomas Scott has played “Nikki Newman” on The Young and the Restless (Y&R). Eleven months ago, fans came to see her at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown. Ticket sales raised money for upgrades at the community theater. Almost one year to the day, she’ll be back in Western New York—and now tickets are on sale for this unique event.
Steamers fall short of NYCBL West title, Pios bested by Auburn
HORNELL, N.Y. (WETM) – The Hornell Steamers’ impressive season has ended, while the Elmira Pioneers fell on the road. (Media Courtesy: Peish Sports, Auburn Doubledays YouTube) The Dansville Gliders pulled off a Thursday sweep of the Steamers, to capture the NYCBL West title, and a league championship ticket. The Gliders opened the day trailing the […]
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
2024 Olympics: Which colleges have the most U.S. athletes in Paris?
One college has 38 athletes competing for the United States in the 2024 Olympics. And one Upstate New York college makes the list of the 25 schools with the most athletes in Paris. The Olympics get started on Friday, July 26, and there are 592 members of the 2024 U.S....
New York Weather: Warm, Sunny Days Ahead with Moderate Humidity
Albany, NY – New York residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable humidity levels today. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant summer day. Dew points are expected to stay in the 50s, making for a comfortable day without the oppressive humidity often associated with summer.
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Lawsuits challenge New York Gov. Hochul’s indefinite halt on congestion pricing
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Two lawsuits have been filed against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause of congestion pricing. They allege the governor broke the law by halting the plan to charge a fee on cars entering the city’s Central Business District south of 60th Street. One lawsuit claims that car fumes are “making the […]
Wind farm project to revolutionize Long Island’s energy
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Wednesday, July 17, the start of construction on Sunrise Wind, an offshore wind farm about 30 miles off the coast of Montauk. The project is spearheaded by Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy. To celebrate the groundbreaking of the project, officials from Ørsted met with several government leaders at the Boys & Girls Club in Bellport.
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
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