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New York DOT: Scary Footage of Near Accident in Work Zone [VIDEO]
Late last week, the New York Department of Transportation (DOT) shared scary footage of a near-miss accident that happened in a work zone in Otsego, New York. The summer is a popular time for road work across New York state. There are numerous major roads across the Hudson Valley that are currently under construction or undergoing maintenance resulting in work zones.
Be The Star In This New Buffalo Bills Commercial
Is the saying “Go Bills!” part of your everyday vocabulary?. Do you live and breathe the Bills Mafia blue and red?. Then you are exactly the kind of person we are looking for!. Casting Buffalo, a premier film, TV, and commercial casting company in Western New York, is...
Buffalo Bills training camp capsule
BUFFALO BILLS (11-6) OPEN CAMP: July 23, St. John Fisher University, Rochester, N.Y. LAST YEAR: A flip of the switch seemingly sparked a late-season run, with the Bills taking six consecutive games -- including the Week 18 division-title decider at Miami and a wild-card defeat of Pittsburgh -- to set up a divisional playoff matchup with Kansas City on Buffalo's home turf. But the painful outcome -- a 27-24 loss -- was all too familiar, watching Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs move on to more meaningful games as the Bills went back to the drawing board. KEY ADDITIONS: S Cole...
Buffalo Irish Festival at Outer Harbor at Lakeside Lawn- July 26 to 28, 2024- Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Irish Festival at the Outer Harbor at Lakeside Lawn- July 26 to 28, 2024 featuring The Druids, Kilrush, Screaming Orphans, The Elders and a dozen more bands. Schedule. Tickets are $10 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and $15 for Sunday and $30 for a weekend Pass.
Donald Trump’s lawyers urge New York appeals court to overturn ‘egregious’ civil fraud verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off victories in other legal cases, Donald Trump on Monday pressed a New York appeals court to overturn the nearly $500 million New York civil fraud judgment that threatens to drain his personal cash reserves as he campaigns to retake the White House. In...
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
Rep. Nick Langworthy introduces resolution demanding the firing of Secret Service director after Trump shooting
U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy on Monday introduced a resolution demanding the termination of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the attempted assassination of former President Trump more than a week ago. Cheatle was questioned on Capitol Hill Monday by the House Oversight Committee and has been called on to...
Wetter Than Normal August On Tap For Western New York
It looks like the final month of Summer is going to be a wet one across Western New York. If you are looking to squeeze in some quality family time outdoors before is back, you might want to pack an umbrella. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER...
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Hamburg’s Foxglove Pub announces new hours following closure in June
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Foxglove Pub in Hamburg announced its new hours in a social media post Monday following its closure one week after its grand opening on June 22. In the post, the pub said its new hours will be from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The business announced on social […]
Schulze to resign CAS dean position
As of last Wednesday, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Robin Schulze will end her eight-year tenure as CAS dean and resume her role as a tenured UB professor. Schulze will remain dean until a successor is found. University spokesperson John Della Contrada denied that last spring’s protests, which...
Encouraging empathy: My advice to healthcare providers of the future
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — What is it like to be a known community figure who is diagnosed with cancer? You may not know the answer to this question, but I do. It feels shocking, scary, depressing, overwhelming and a little embarrassing. At the same time, it summons buckets of determination and hopefulness from somewhere deep […]
The sun shines on the growing East Side Garden Walk
Every location in the East Side Garden Walk, says event Co-Chair Sam White, has a story. While two days of sunshine were a big part of the story, so was the expanded list of participants. White says over 100 spots — community gardens, urban farms, community spaces, private homes — were open for public view throughout the weekend.
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