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Here Is What’s Happening In Western New York: Tuesday Edition
Here is what is happening across Western New York for your Tuesday. 1 - We saw some very nasty weather swept across Western New York yesterday afternoon and officials with The National Weather Service are expected to check out several locations on Grand Island to see if a tornado touched down. The good news is that we will see a massive improvement with the weather today as we are expecting lots of sunshine today with a high near 72.
New York Record Setting Lottery Jackpot Tonight
Tonight could be a record-breaking one here in New York. Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot of $800 million dollars would set a new record in New York State for the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a resident. The current record was set back in April 2023 when Johnnie Taylor won...
New Sneaky Speeding Camera Set Up in Hudson Valley
Drivers will want to be extra cautious on a busy Hudson Valley roadway that's now being monitored by an automatic speeding ticket system. We told you last year that New York State had launched a new initiative to prevent drivers from breaking the law. The program employs the use of an automated ticket system that uses a combination of speed-sensing technology and cameras to capture drivers who are traveling too fast.
New York seeks to add Indigenous language classes amid 'historic year' for bilingual education
All 50 states plus the District of Columbia now have a state Seal of Biliteracy program for the first time in history. In New York, more than 10,600 high school graduates earned the seal last year.
Premature “Flash Bang” Seriously Injures Upstate New York Detective
A Hudson Valley detective was "seriously" injured after a "flash bang" exploded prematurely. On Monday, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office confirmed a detective was injured during an investigation last month. Drug Sales Investigation In Sullivan County, New York. The detective was injured when the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office assisted the...
Cash Reward For Six Vehicles Stolen From Ulster County Golf Course
A number of major and quite expensive items were stolen from an area golf course, and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office is not only asking for the public's help, but offering a cash reward, too. Six Vehicles Stolen From Turtle Creek Golf Course. The Ulster County Office of the Sheriff,...
Beloved Upstate New York Pizzeria Owner, Firefighter Unexpectedly Passes Away
Hudson Valley residents are mourning the loss of a man who kept our bellies full while also saving lives. The owner of an Ulster County pizzeria and firefighter passed away. Kingston, New York Pizza Shop Owner, Firefighter, Passes Away. Renato J. DiBella, 57, of Kingston, New York, "suddenly and unexpectedly...
VIDEO: Outlaw Biker Group Overpowers Police in Wappingers Falls
A group of masked motorcycle riders surrounded police in the Village of Wappingers, causing chaos and snarling traffic. The altercation between bikers and police played out like the scene out of a movie in front of eyewitnesses on Sunday. Drivers say a group of approximately 40 motorcycle, dirtbike and ATV drivers were riding recklessly up and down Route 9D and Route 9 between Poughkeepsie and Beacon. According to reports, the illegal riders were weaving in and out of cars and performing tricks on the busy roadway.
Buffalo Diocese Announces Mergers And Closures Of Churches In WNY
People in the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo have been waiting for months to hear what would happen with many churches in Western New York. Today, the plan was unveiled. Three months ago, the Buffalo Diocese shared the devastating news that they would have to merge certain parishes with others and close churches in order to become more financially stable. They cited low attendance, aging congregations, and a significant priest shortage as additional reasons for their recent plan.
Binghamton man killed in car/pedestrian crash in Dickinson, driver faces felony charges
One person is dead following a car-pedestrian crash Monday night just north of the City of Binghamton, and the driver of the vehicle that struck him faces multiple charges. The crash took place around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Front and Bevier streets in the Town of Dickinson, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the incident. ...
Doorbell Cam Captures Man Urinating On Plainview Front Porch, Yelling Antisemitic Obscenities
The incident happened in Plainview, at a residence on Grohmans Lane, at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Nassau County Police said surveillance video showed a man walk up to the home and expose himself before urinating on the victim’s front door and Ring doorbell camera. He then activated...
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