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Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Upstate New York Car Dealer Goes Viral For ‘The Office’ Video Parody
An Upstate New York car dealer is going viral online for her hilarious parody of The Office! Seriously, Hollywood needs to hire her!. It’s not fair that the Hawk Tuah Girl can go viral and make a career out of it, but this woman can’t. It simply wouldn’t be fair. She’s hilarious! Check out her viral parody of The Office at a car dealership below!
$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
New York Passes New Lithium-Ion Battery Legislation
ALBANY, N.Y. - Legislation that targets lithium-ion batteries and aims to keep New Yorkers safe both on and off the road is now on the books. The package of laws signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday, July 11, prohibit the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to manufacturing standards (and include civil penalties for violations); direct the Department of State -- in consultation with the Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority -- to develop and maintain safety resources; require the state fire administrator within the...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
American Cornhole League Champion visiting Orchard Park this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lori Dool's cornhole journey started out like most backyard players. "You start playing in the backyard or at Buffalo Bills games, you know any of those tailgates," she told 2 On Your Side. "It just kind of took off." That's how the Lockport native found herself...
New signs mark next phase of the Botanical Gardens rebrand
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are getting a rebrand with new signs across the gardens' different exhibits and introduce the next phase within larger expansion projects. Dozens of new educational and wayfinding signs will help visitors learn more about diverse plant species and collections-...
CDC relaxes some border regulations for dogs; new rules set to take effect August 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Congressman Tim Kennedy (D - NY26) announced on Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will relax some of the document requirements for dogs to cross the border. Earlier this year, the CDC announced new regulations would go into place on August...
SUPERSTAR JAZZ VOCALIST, SAMARA JOY TO PERFORM
Special Pre-Sale Code for Buffalo Rising Readers for “A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring SAMARA and the McLENDON FAMILY.”. It’s Christmas in July as The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) has announced jazz vocalist sensation, Samara Joy, will perform a December concert celebrating the season in A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring Samara and the McLendon Family. The concert will take place on December 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Joseph University School launches Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature
St. Joseph University School – the oldest operating Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo – is in the midst of launching a project that will see teachers, students, and landscape architects re-envisioning a significant and unproductive greenspace. The plan is to transition the space into a unique outdoor classroom setting, that will accommodate a program called Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature.
Bills' foundational player forever linked to QB Josh Allen
The Buffalo Bills drafted their franchise left tackle and franchise quarterback in back-to-back years. Buffalo Bills' starting left tackle Dion Dawkins is part of the foundation. In fact, he was there when the concrete was poured. Selected by Buffalo in the 2017 NFL Draft after head coach Sean McDermott was...
Edholm Ties for Second at 2024 Porter Cup
Canisius golfer Ryan Edholm posted a one-under par score of 69 in the final round of the 2024 Porter Cup on Saturday and finished the tournament tied for second with his four-round total of 270 (-10). Edholm's second-place finish serves as the best finish for a Canisius golfer at the Porter Cup.
2024 Buffalo Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
After a strong 2022 when Buffalo went 7-6 and won the third bowl game in school history, the Bulls took a major step back last season. Buffalo went 3-9 and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference East Division. Now the program is starting all over with a new coach. After three...
‘Slick’ Tom Tiberi Exits WGRF In Aftermath Of Trump/Putin Meme
‘Slick’ Tom Tiberi has exited nights at Cumulus Classic Rock “97 Rock” 96.9 WGRF Buffalo NY after sharing a meme of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin laying in coffins on his personal Facebook page that he claims was doctored by others to look like he posted it following Trump’s assassination attempt last weekend.
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