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WICN Artist of the Month, August 2024: Organ Fairchild
Anytime a local band in the New York and New England area finds itself voted #1 out of 64 up-and-coming bands in NYS Music’s statewide March Madness competition (in 2021), it is significant. Buffalo-based band Organ Fairchild has been described as “a musical party that won’t quit.” As referenced in the biography category on AllAboutJazz.com, Joe Bellanti (organ and keyboards); Corey Kertzie (drums and percussion); and Dave Ruch (guitar) create their own style and mix of genres: “Take your old-school organ trio, add dance-heavy grooves and adventurous jamming, and shake vigorously. Enjoy all night long.”
Warning: ‘Organized’ Placing Hidden Cameras Outside New York Homes
There's something new to worry about while trying to protect your home. Criminals might be watching you. Police in the Lower Hudson Valley confirmed "camouflaged cameras" hidden in bushes were placed by burglars. Hidden Camera Found Outside Westchester, County New York Home. On Sunday, a Scarsdale resident spotted a surveillance...
Company news: Timothy P. Murphy joins NY State Bar committees
Hancock Estabrook LLP announced that managing partner Timothy P. Murphy has been named co-chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Upstate Dispute Resolution Practitioner’s Committee and as a member of the Dispute Resolution Section’s Executive Committee. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Unexpected closure of Bimbo Bakeries in Auburn to impact 49 workers
AUBURN, N.Y. — Bimbo Bakeries in Auburn is closing its doors for good this September, leaving 49 employees without jobs. Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest commercial bakery in the U.S. The company also announced plans to close its location in Olean County, which employs 82 people. The company...
Can I get a New York Real ID license by mail, online or phone?
The deadline for getting a Real ID driver license in New York is fast approaching. The bottom line: You can’t do it from home. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Why Western New Yorkers May Attack The Black Bear
Everyone is talking about the black bear that was spotted this week in Amherst, NY, and it has caused concern and intrigue. I mean, what are you supposed to do when you see a black bear running through your neighborhood?. Take a look at the video below, shared by the...
Sunrise Smart Start: NY Tornado relief, Puerto Rican Festival
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Thursday, August 1, 2024. Weather Forecast: The heat returns for the end of the week Today will be another day that will feature heat. Temperatures start out warm this morning, already in the 70s for most. The […]
In an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s immunity decision, Schumer introduces the No Kings Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will introduce legislation Thursday reaffirming that presidents do not have immunity for criminal actions, an attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s landmark decision last month. Schumer’s No Kings Act would attempt to invalidate the decision by declaring that presidents are...
Records show what Gov. Hochul spent on Israel solidarity trip last year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Records obtained by WIVB News 4 show Gov. Kathy Hochul spent thousands of taxpayer dollars on a solidarity trip to Israel last October. According to state records, more than $12,000 was spent for a total of five state employees to make the three-day trip. It included $9,500 for air travel, $1,300 […]
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