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Cool Down With FREE Air Conditioning From New York State
As the summer heat rolls on, the high humidity is riding along side and here in New York State, it feels like the tropics. But there is relief on the way soon. New York State Offering These FREE Air Conditioners for those who qualify. There is no lack of amazing...
Family Dog Lost after Upstate New York Tornado Outbreak Found Safe Miles Away
Jeffrey and Colleen Smith went through every dog owner's worst nightmare following a severe weather outbreak in their hometown of Eden, New York. Their four-year-old golden retriever, named Zoe, vanished without a trace. Eden was one of the hardest-hit areas and was directly hit by an EF-2 tornado that produced...
Town of Tonawanda backing out of deal with indicted political donor
TOWN OF TONAWWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Town of Tonawanda is backing out of a deal to buy a building from a local political donor who’s accused of federal charges. The town was negotiating a deal to buy a building from Hormoz Mansouri for over $1 million, but according to the Town of Tonawanda Supervisor […]
Annunciation’s 87th annual picnic to take place August 16-18 in Elma
The Church of the Annunciation in Elma will host its annual summer picnic Aug. 16-18 on parish grounds, located at 7580 Clinton St. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Highlights include a full food court menu; Kids Zone from 6 to 7 p.m; a blessing of bikes, motorcycles and riders with St. Christopher medals at 6:30 p.m. on the driveway in front of the church; and live music by the DoubleShot party band from 7 to 11 p.m.
'We will not give up hope': Murder of Niagara Falls native remains unsolved 20 years later
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — It's a heartbreaking unsolved murder for the family and friends of 26-year-old Theresa Insana. 20-years ago this October the Niagara Falls woman was murdered in Las Vegas where she was living and working, but there's never been an arrest. “We will not give up hope....
Daytime Buffalo: July 16, 2024
Happy Tuesday! Take a look at all of our guests today!. Meet Lenny the rescue dog from Buddy’s Second Chance Rescue. NPC WNY Bodybuilding Championships happening at Riverworks this weekend. Hundred Days presented by Musicalfare Theatre. Into the Woods presented by Mel’s School of Music & Theatre. Pre-celebrations...
Severe weather is possible Wednesday
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — I wish I could say we are completely out of the woods for severe weather, but that is not the case. The feature that caused our Twin Tiers community a lot of weather grief Monday night was courtesy of a weaker trough that was slow to move away. Now there is […]
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
The Hudson Valley has fallen victim to a slew of cyber attacks in recent months, compromising important information from both local organizations and individuals. Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 during the entirety of 2022 according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
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