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NYRA to Honor Fallen NY Army National Guard Soldiers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will pay special tribute on Military Appreciation Day to three New York Army National Guard soldiers from the Capital Region whose helicopter crashed earlier this year, killing two and seriously injuring the third. The tragic accident also claimed the life of a Border Patrol agent from Texas.
She Sings Café Owner Honored as New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year
(WNY News Now) – Mayville, NY — On August 14, 2024, Rebecca Magnuson, owner of She Sings Café in Mayville, New York, was awarded the prestigious New York State Phoenix Entrepreneur of the Year award by the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC). This award is presented to a business owner whose efforts have not only enabled their business to thrive but also strengthened their community.
New York State Man Dies After Concrete Wall Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died Tuesday morning after a freak accident at a scrap yard where he was employed. An investigation into the matter revealed that one of the man's coworkers accidentally struck a concrete wall, which caused it to become unstable and fall. Deaths On the...
Million Dollar Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In New York
There has been another $1 Million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in New York. On the heels of a million-dollar winning ticket sold from Saturday's Powerball drawing, the New York State Lottery announced that another 2nd place million-dollar winning ticket was sold in New York from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
New York Democrats hold campaign kickoff for Vice President Kamala Harris, Tim Walz in Harlem
Democrats in New York assembled a big show of support Wednesday night for Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for The White House.The state's Democratic leaders held pep rally-like kickoff party to for the Harris-Walz ticket ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention.While Harris and Walz did not make an appearance, Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, and others were in attendance.Adams and Hochul were among those who spoke about the possibility of the first Black female president, as they aimed to stoke up party energy for the DNC.Prior to the event, a large group...
VIDEO: County Invests in State-of-the-Art Harvester for Enhanced Chautauqua Lake Maintenance
LAKEWOOD, NY – Chautauqua County has further underscored its commitment to lake health by funding a cutting-edge weed harvester for the Chautauqua Lake Association. Staff from Inland Lake Harvesters made the trip east on August 8, 2024 from Wisconsin to hand over an ILH-1000, their largest available plant harvester and the “flagship of the ILH fleet.”
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…
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...
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