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This Is What You Do If You Hit A Bear In New York State
People hit deer all the time with their cars in New York. But what should you do if you hit something like a bear?. It probably seems like an unlikely scenario. Hitting a bear doesn't happen every day. While the number of deer hit on a yearly basis is recorded in the thousands, the number of bears is in the hundreds. New York State DEC claims that up to 100 bears are hit and killed every year. In Lake Tahoe alone last year there were about 40-50 reported collisions with bears.
Local garden centers ready for busy Memorial Day Weekend
It has already been a busy gardening season for many garden centers and greenhouses across Western New York. It’s about to get even busier this weekend with many people ready to tackle some bigger projects over Memorial Day Weekend. More from WBEN:
Japanese Inspired Golf in Ellicottville
Ellicottville is the excursion chameleon of Western New York. It’s equally fun and active no matter the season. As we crawl out of a rainy spring and our weather apps start to show the sunshine emoji more consistently, we can officially start to celebrate summer in Ellicottville!. There definitely...
Local veterinary practices share national concerns with shortages in professional staffing
As the nation is facing a shortage in veterinary professionals, some local veterinarians share their concerns about the future of their practices, especially when it comes to a desperate need for large animal professionals. Read more from WBEN:
Welcome to The Reserve Farm-Shop
We’ve all heard the expression “farm to table” for years now, typically when viewing fancy restaurant menus. But what if I told you there was a place you could shop that was direct from local farmers to your own table? Would you be surprised if I also said it was on the main stretch of 219 in Great Valley heading into Salamanca? Well don’t be, because The Reserve Farm-Shop is open now!
Tracy Caldwell Statue Coming to Ellicottville
Ellicottville, NY, recently named as one of the top 10 best Main Streets in the United States, is adding to its charm. Coming this June, the Chamber of Commerce will introduce a new statue to be displayed at the Village Gazebo. A summer launch you won’t want to miss, so...
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