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State of Emergency Issued For All Of New York State
A statewide State of Emergency is in effect for New York. Officials warn of the chance of "possible tornado touchdowns across the state." Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the State of Emergency around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th. Statewide State of Emergency Issued For New York. "I have declared a...
Storms wreak havoc across NY, lanternfly threatens Vinyards, drive-through dispensary
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U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Bridge closure coming up in Steuben County
ARKPORT, N.Y. (WETM) – A bridge in Steuben County will be closed next week for repairs. According to the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, the bridge on Hurlbut Street that goes over Marsh Ditch between State Route 36 and Davenport Street in the Village of Arkport and Town of Hornellsville will be closed to all through […]
Major Drug Bust: Two Arrested in Erie County Narcotics Investigation
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 42-year-old Dewayne A. Vass of Getzville was arraigned on Saturday morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Diane Y. Wray, also acting as an Amherst Town Court Justice, on two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree (Class “A-I” felonies), four counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Class “B” felonies), one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class “C” violent felony), and six counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second Degree, and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Class “A” misdemeanors).
Man injured in shooting inside Buffalo residence
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a residence on Tuesday night in Buffalo, officials said. A 25-year-old male was struck by gunfire while inside a residence on the 100 block of Smith Street, according to Buffalo Police. South District officers responded to the call just before 11 p.m. Tuesday. […]
Tim Tebow Delivers Inspiring Speech at 2024 Villages Buffalo Stampeders Gala
THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Tim Tebow served as the guest speaker at the 2024 Buffalo Stampeders Gala, following in the footsteps of previous keynote speakers Ted Nugent, Herschel Walker, and Misty May-Treanor. Tebow dedicated an hour to meeting athletes from The Villages Youth Sports Club, the Buffalo Stampeders, signing...
J.J. Swing Band to Play Jazz & Blues Weekend
The band J.J. Swing will be part of the Ellicottville Jazz & Blues Weekend as they perform Saturday, July 27 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Winery of Ellicottville. Formed in 1999 as a swing band, which was the genre that was popular at the time, they played local events like the Taste Of Buffalo, the Erie County Fair and local bars. The band only played in the summer, which is why they were considered a “summer event band.” After a year or so they decided to become a fall and winter band as well, and they are now a year round band and have found their niche as a local popular band that has quite a fan following.
Bills Training Camp 2024 at St. John Fisher: Here’s what you should know!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — In one week, Buffalo Bills Training Camp will return to St. John Fisher University! If you are either a season ticket holder or if you won tickets through the Bills’ lottery system, here’s what you need to know before you head out. Dates and Times The training camp will be at […]
Pennsylvania fire chief resigns after sharing 'approval' of Trump assassination attempt
PROSPECT PARK, Pa. (TND) — A Pennsylvania fire chief has resigned after making a questionable social media post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Jim Simmonds, who was the Prospect Park, Pa. fire marshal, posted on social media he supported the assassination attempt, the borough wrote...
Heading To Dierks At SPAC? Get Hired With NYS Law Enforcement
If you are heading to the Dierks Bentley show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center tonight (Thursday, July 18th) you will not only see an amazing country show, but you could apply for one of the many jobs offered through New York State law enforcement. If you are interested in a...
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
New York State Man Sues To Win Back Exotic Animal That Was Taken By DEC
Back in 1990, a New York state man said he purchased a young alligator from a reptile show in Ohio. Since then, the large reptile named Albert grew to become somewhat of a local celebrity in one New York community, as well as a self-professed emotional support animal for a man named Anthony Cavallaro.
Voting Opens for Retired N.Y. Racehorse of the Year
Voted on by the fans, the first-ever Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 15, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Wednesday release. Casting a ballot will be open to the...
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