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Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
Boston College Basketball: Why Chad Venning is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Basketball at Boston College has not been a prosperous happening for many years. The Eagles’ last trip to the NCAA Tournament came way back in 2009 and you have to go back a couple more years to find their most recent Tourney win. Once something of a prominent program in the 2000’s, the Eagles have struggled with mediocrity in the ACC, though last year’s 20-win campaign included their first win in an NIT game in over a decade.
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:
CAWTILE continues fight against wind turbines in Great Lakes with public event
Are wind turbines in Lake Erie an environmental disaster waiting to happen? More people in Erie and Chautauqua counties are beginning to ask this question after a wind turbine failure in Nantucket littered surrounding beaches. More from WBEN:
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
New York State Dental Association Celebrates Dedication and Service in Dentistry
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is proud to recognize two of its members for their unwavering support and dedication to the dental profession. NYSDA, a member organization comprised of ethical, caring, and involved dentists and dental students from across the state, annually presents two awards to members for their outstanding work and advocacy.
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