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‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Late Night Breakfast, karaoke a winning combination
A delicious breakfast and crowd-pleasing karaoke performances were the winning ticket on Aug. 23 that drew more than 250 students to the Williams Center. That’s nearly 100 more than attended the popular SUNY Fredonia orientation tradition a year ago. It was also the largest gathering for Late Night Breakfast since COVID.
Fredonia welcomes new international students to campus
A reception in the Williams Center recently welcomed new international students to SUNY Fredonia. President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. and Dong Wang, a student from China majoring in Music Therapy, delivered welcoming remarks. Among the group were many student-athletes, including ice hockey players from Canada, and a group of English...
Westfield Fund Completes 100-100-100 Campaign
The Westfield Fund, a Community Donor Advised Fund of the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 100-100-100 fundraising campaign. Thanks to the generosity of the community, TWF reached its goal of $10,000, ensuring continued support for initiatives that benefit the people of Westfield. The campaign, which aimed to gather 100 donors in 100 days, each contributing $100, was met with overwhelming support. Every donation made a significant impact, and TWF is deeply grateful for the outpouring of generosity.
Anderson Named Assistant Principal for Washington Middle School
The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education this week approved the appointment of Tim Anderson to serve as the assistant principal on a long-term substitute basis at Washington Middle School. JPS Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and School Improvement Tina Sandstrom says, "We are excited to have Mr. Anderson step in...
Here's how many PSL the Bills have sold so far for the new stadium
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — New data obtained through a freedom of information request by 2 On Your Side shows that a little more than 3,600 personal seat licenses have been sold for the new Buffalo Bills stadium. According to a report submitted to Empire State Development by the Bills...
Chautauqua County MHA Celebrates Recovery Milestones and Honors Overdose Awareness Day
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – At the August recovery luncheon, the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County honored the triumphs of its participants and shared plans for Overdose Awareness Day, underscoring the ongoing battle against addiction. Interim Director Michael Nordin opened his welcome at the Mental...
Bold Thieves Attempted To Enter This Western New York Home
As we get ready for school to start school, a family is reporting a scary break in attempt at their home in the Western New York Southtowns. The cooler air is expected to arrive on Labor Day and most people are getting ready for the annual fall routine. This year, when you are doing your back to school inventory, it may be a good time to consider adding a few more security devices to the list.
The “660 Feet” Law In Affect In New York State
There is a law on the books in New York State that anyone who owns property should be aware of. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall.
How Many DWI Arrests Were Made Last Year During Labor Day Weekend?
It's Labor Day Weekend and AAA is predicting heavy traffic on the roads and highways this weekend and once again, New York State Police will be out in full force to stop reckless driving through the holiday. Last year during the Labor Day weekend enforcement, Troopers in New York arrested...
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
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