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Dunkirk Shooting Leaves One Injured: Police Seek Witnesses
(WNY News Now) – Dunkirk, NY – A shooting on Washington Avenue in Dunkirk has left one person injured, prompting a multi-agency investigation. The Dunkirk Police Department is investigating a targeted shooting that occurred on August 14th, 2024, around 6:50 PM on the 300 block of Washington Avenue. One individual was struck by gunfire and was transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital by a private vehicle before being transferred to ECMC. Fortunately, the injury is not life-threatening.
Homeless Camp Evicted From Park In This New York City
Homelessness is becoming a more significant problem in big cities every single day. As America continues to dig out from the impacts of the pandemic and rising inflation, it's becoming more complicated daily for people to find safe and affordable housing. No matter what local governments try, the issues continue to reoccur.
'Sad to see another church go': Diocese's Road to Renewal includes closure of St. Mary’s in Batavia
BATAVIA, NY (WKBW) — As the Buffalo Catholic Diocese continues its Road to Renewal, the Catholic community in Genesee County is struggling with potential church closings. The diocese announced back in June that the Family Parish #12 will experience a resizing and reshaping due to a lack of priests and a decline in church attendance.
Post-Pandemic Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism Rates Improving in Jamestown Schools
JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said the average daily attendance is dramatically up since 2020, “And chronic absenteeism is dramatically down, especially among sub-groups. So, the trends are good. The results are not as good as we want them to be. We want the chronic absenteeism to be as low as possible. We want average daily attendance to be as high as possible. But, we have hit the 90 percentile, 91 percentile, in most of the buildings. Some trouble still at the High School and we’re working on that and our chronic absenteeism numbers are on the way down.”
Another Store Files For Bankruptcy, Closing Many New York Stores
Another day and another popular business is filing for bankruptcy and closing a number of stores in New York. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported an "affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment" filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing at least 10 New York gyms.
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
North Country airports receive funding for upgrades
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that six North Country airports, including Plattsburgh International and Adirondack Regional, will receive part of $5 million for upgrades. Plattsburgh International will use the funds for aircraft rescue equipment and vehicles, while Adirondack Regional in Saranac Lake...
Pennsylvania Attorney General joins multistate effort to support gun sale regulations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in support of state and federal regulations that govern gun sales, arguing that these laws are critical for public safety. The coalition, led by New York, filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for […]
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
Hochul Sweeps Through East End With Money for Projects
New York Governor Kathy Hochul made a dash through the Hamptons August 9 delivering money for projects for the East End. Much of her visit was spent touting projects in Montauk, where she announced $2.5 million for the second phase of restoration of Ditch Plains Beach and to designate the marine and coastal areas off the shore of Montauk Point as a Bird Conservation Area.
What’s Happening over the Weekend? August 16-18
Here’s what is happening in the North Country over the Weekend… Friday, August 16 Event Where When Bassmaster Waddington’s Whitaker Park 7 a.m. Farmers Market Canton 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmers Market Alexandria Bay 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market Carthage 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farmers Market Chaumont 11 a.m. to 5 […]
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