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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.
New York State Warning About This Major Tree Issue
There is a new warning and request from the New York State Department Environmental Conservation that impacts thousands of trees including some in your neighborhood. The summer of 2024 is flying by. Have you had a chance to get outside and experience the many things that New York State has to offer. From Buffalo to Niagara Falls, to the Hudson Valley, there are so many amazing outdoor events to see and do.
17 Cameras Busting Speeders on New York Roads This Week
17 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week. One of them is back in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Dion Dawkins collaborating with Delta Sonic to donate school supplies
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bill Dion Dawkins, in collaboration with Delta Sonic, is collecting school supplies for children in need through the Dion’s Dreamers foundation. New school supplies will be accepted at all Buffalo and Niagara Falls Delta Sonic convenience stores now through Aug. 23. Suggested materials include facial tissue, pencils, glue, colored pencils, […]
Perfect Story Has Been Set Up For Buffalo Bills
Bills fans have been yearning for a Super Bowl title since the AFL and NFL merged in 1966. We’ve been in the big game 4 times, with no need to revisit the well-known history. Bills fans, Buffalo sports fans in general, are a tortured group that has had so many second-place finishes. That’s not the only pain point, though. There have been SO MANY absolutely horrendous teams as well. A 17-year playoff drought for the Bills lasting most of this century. A 13-year drought is currently ongoing for the Sabres: the longest active in pro sports and longest ever in the NHL. Bills fans had a lot of pain in the 70s and 80s. The Sabres had their struggles in the mid to late 80s, too.
Women’s Basketball Signs Yasmine Djibril to 2024-25 Roster
Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced today (July 22) that Yasmine Djibril has signed to join the Golden Griffin roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Djibril, a 6-foot-1 forward, is a native of Montreal, Quebec. She will have four years of eligibility, starting in 2024-25. She plans on...
Reg Lenna Hosting Summer Block Party with Honky Tonk Heroes July 25
The free event starts at 5:30 p.m. in front of the theater on East Third Street. Honky Tonk Heroes will perform from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Reg staff and board will sell beverages. WRFA will broadcast from under the theater marquee during the Local Music Rush Hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
NY Supreme Court judge needs to be removed after ‘racially offensive, profane’ display at party, says state
New Hartford, N.Y. – A Supreme Court Justice elected by Central New York voters has been suspended pending her removal as a result of her behavior at a high school graduation party in 2022. Erin P. Gall — a justice for the Fifth Judicial District based in Oneida County...
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