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Rock for Rescues helping animals in need
SUNBURY, Pa. — What started as a fundraising idea for Mommy and Me Rescue in Northumberland County, Mary Marquette thought she'd host a concert here at Route 61 Events near Sunbury. Now it has turned into an all day event with food, drinks and pinball. Rock for Rescues 2024...
State proposes new freshwater wetlands rules, now open for public comment
A complete overhaul of the state’s freshwater wetlands regulations is entering the home stretch with the release this month of proposed new rules for public comment. The new regulations are required by legislation enacted in 2022, the first major amendment to the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Act since its passage in 1975.
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
A judicial conduct panel recommended that a New York state justice be removed from office after she was caught on police body camera threatening to […] ‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
Only On Erie News Now: Soap Opera Star Previews Return to Chautauqua County
Forty-five years. That’s how long Melody Thomas Scott has played “Nikki Newman” on The Young and the Restless (Y&R). Eleven months ago, fans came to see her at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown. Ticket sales raised money for upgrades at the community theater. Almost one year to the day, she’ll be back in Western New York—and now tickets are on sale for this unique event.
Bonnies Men's Basketball Adds Marquee Non-Conference Dates in ESPN Disney Tournament
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the most magical place on Earth. St. Bonaventure has accepted an invitation to participate in one of the feature events of 'Feast Week' at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 inside State Farm Field House. The Bonnies will join North Texas, Northern Iowa and Utah State in the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose, a free evening of remembrance and information takes place on International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, August 26, 5pm to 8pm at Veterans Memorial Park in West Seneca (1250 Union Rd. behind the Town Hall). Spectrum Health and Human...
32nd Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Begins August 1st
The Jamestown area is getting ready for its annual event that celebrates comedy's stars and heritage. The 32nd Lucille Ball Comedy Festival gets underway Thursday, August 1st and runs through Sunday, August 4th. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson, who spoke with WDOE News on Thursday, says there will be more than 50 live events taking place across nearly a dozen venues over the course of the four-day festival...
PA Parents can use new app to find accessible playgrounds
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A new app from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society can help families of children with disabilities find a local park that meets their kid’s needs. Parents across the commonwealth can now find accessible playgrounds using the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society’s Park Finder app. In a release sent out on […]
Olean DPW Soliciting Bids for Sewage Release System
The City of Olean Department of Public Works is soliciting the services of a professional engineering firm to create and implement a plan for sanitary sewer inflow and infiltration (I/I) mitigation. The City is also requesting an update to the capacity, management, operation and maintenance (CMOM) program for use in maintaining the sanitary sewer collection system. Sealed bids will be received at the Office of the Director of Public Works; Room 206 of the Olean Municipal Building, 101 East State Street, Olean, NY, 14760 until 3 pm, Thursday, August 29, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud inside the Olean Municipal Building, Room 211.
Broadband authority OKs $20M for laptops
(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority voted Thursday to spend $20 million on more than 14,000 laptops to grow internet access in the commonwealth. The unanimous vote allows the Authority to award between 20 and 200 laptops to libraries, schools, municipalities and other groups. So far, 130 groups have applied to the program and applications are open through August 19, said Julia Brinjac, digital equity program manager...
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