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Forget the Almanacs! What Are the Experts Outlook on Winter in New York
The two Farmer's Almanacs have released their winter predictions. What does the National Weather Service have to about New York?. The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting the seasons for more than 225 years. This winter it's calling for mild & dry conditions. In the Northeast, including New York a...
Dig in: National Buffalo Wing Festival is underway
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Day 1 of the National Buffalo Wing Festival brought thousands of hungry people to Highmark Stadium. This year's event features more than two dozen vendors from eight U.S. states, Mexico, and even Iceland. More than 23,000 people from 46 different states and 26 countries attended last year's event, organizers said.
Upstate New York Teen Illegally Sold “Aggressive Wild Canada Geese”
A "concerned" Upstate New York farmer" contacted the DEC and said he owned a dozen wild Canada geese he was tricked into buying. The man said he mistakenly purchased as the wild geese, thinking they were domestic geese. Wild Geese for Sale – Wayne County. The geese soon became...
Funding to address physician diversity in New York
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald joined leaders from the Associated Medical Schools of New York Friday to announce more than $4.5 million in state funding to increase diversity among physicians. “Quite frankly we need to have more people in health care who represent different points of view. Healthcare […]
CAN’T BE SAVED: Shoppers heartbroken as grocery chain with 800 stores announces location closing in 24hrs after suddenly changing date
According to The Sun USA, Residents of Lancaster, New York, are reeling after Save-A-Lot announced an unexpected closure of its store, cutting its service short by over a week. Originally scheduled to close on September 9, the Lancaster Save-A-Lot will instead shut its doors on Saturday, August 31, giving the community less than 24 hours’ notice.
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Macy’s Place announces opening date for new Northtowns location
CLARENCE, N.Y. — Macy’s Place Pizzeria is ready to open its new location in Clarence. The unique pizza joint will open its doors Tuesday at 8885 Main Street in Clarence. Macy's has established itself as an outside-the-box option for pizzas, such as their Pickles, Maui Wowie, Chicken N Waffles, and Cookies n Cream dessert pizza options on an expansive menu.
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Skora, Bryant, Jankowiak, and McKay Score Thursday Night Thunder Wins at Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. (August 17, 2024) – George Skora III from Eden, NY was victorious in the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman at Lancaster Motorplex Thursday night. Nathan Bryant from East Aurora, NY won the Monroe Extinguisher Street Stock feature. Andy Jankowiak from Tonawanda, NY won the Mighty TQ Midget feature. Hunter McKay from Depew, NY won the 4 Cylinder feature event.
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