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$188,000 in Federal Funding to Combat Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues in Jamestown
(WNY News Now) – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy announced new federal funding for the City of Jamestown, totaling $187,672, for substance abuse and mental health services. The grant is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Projects of Regional and National Significance Program through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Sunday Showers and Thunderstorms to Hit Northern Vermont and New York
Burlington, VT – Cooler weather is set to hit the Burlington area today as a cold front sweeps through northern Vermont and New York. Expect a line of showers and thunderstorms this morning, mainly affecting northern regions. Sunday could be the warmest day of the week, with a significant drop in temperature expected as the cold front moves through.
September Car and Bike Shows in New York
Lots of time to catch a car show or two this Fall. Just because the temperatures are cooling doesn't mean the car events aren't hot this in September. Add a few of these events to your Fall calendar. Come with your car to the show or just come with friends and family to enjoy the show.
WATCH: New York Driver Makes Bonehead Move in Front of Cop
Police pulled over the driver of a purple Dodge after they made a huge mistake leaving the Brewster car show over the weekend. A very active community of sports car enthusiasts lives in the Hudson Valley. During the summer months, you can find a car show pretty much every weekend. When an official car show isn't happening, informal meet-ups will pop up at parking lots in towns across the region.
Your Stories Q&A: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair?
TOWN OF GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer, State Fair Edition! The New York State Fair is coming to a close, but we’re still open to questions. Question: Where does the money go for all the bottles and cans collected at the NYS Fair? For years, the bottles and cans that went into […]
New Bill Would Require This on Every Student ID in New York
A proposed bill was recently passed by the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly that would lead to the addition of something new on all student ID cards in New York State. The bill, dubbed as the Student Lifeline Act, now only awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature...
Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
County Legislature Approves Setting General Fund Balance Target
After more than a half hour of discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved setting a target for the general fund balance. The update to the County’s Financial Management Policy includes the language that the County “…shall strive to maintain unobligated fund balance of not less than 5% and not more than 15% of General Fund budgeted appropriations, including interfund transfers, with a target of 12.5%.”
Mafia Boat Parade returns this weekend to Canalside
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Mafia Boat Parade is returning to Canalside this weekend. Fans taking part in the annual event will, of course, be decked out in Bills gear as a new NFL season fast approaches. Buffalo opens the season with a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Keeper Of Secrets, Curry Hanover take Batavia features
Batavia, NY — A pair of $10,000 conditioned trots topped the card at Batavia Downs on Friday (Aug. 30) night and both winners were heavily backed at the windows. In the first split, Keeper Of Secrets (Kyle Cummings) sat third behind the front-running BJ’s Smitty (Drew Monti) to the half in 1:00.1, where he made a first-over move heading into turn three. Keeper Of Secrets gained a narrow lead on the outside over BJ’s Smitty at three-quarters, who then fought back to the front at the top of the stretch. But when they turned for home, Keeper Of Secrets got back in gear and cleared the field by 1-1/4 lengths to win in 1:59.
Buffalo Diocese delays date for final list of church closures after receiving 52 counter proposals
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Bishop Michael Fisher said Friday that the Diocese of Buffalo is evaluating changes to its initial recommendation for parish mergers and closures and needs additional time to reach a final decision. Fisher’s update Friday comes during a period of uncertainty for the diocese and its parishioners. In May, the diocese announced […]
New Jersey and New York Grocery Chain Banning this Controversial Item
Stop & Shop has been in the news quite a bit lately. The grocer recently announced the closure of many "underperforming" stores in New Jersey and New York. The following locations in New Jersey will close its doors by the end of the year:. 1083 Inman Ave., Edison. 1049 US...
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