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BPO to perform free concerts at the Outer Harbor
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform "The Magical Music of Harry Potter" on this Friday night at 7 p.m. This is the first of two free concerts offered by Buffalo Waterfront and the BPO from the Seneca Casinos Harbor Live Concert Series. Concert goers...
What’s new for the 2024 Buffalo Bulls?
The Buffalo Bulls appeared poised to have a normal offseason. Then Nick Saban retired. How does the head coach of a dynasty in the SEC affect Buffalo? Alabama needed a successor to Saban, and Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer took on that challenge. DeBoer then populated his staff, and among his additions was Buffalo head coach Maurice Linguist.
Jackson Strong Named Canisius Male Athlete of the Year
Canisius baseball junior Jackson Strong has been chosen as the 2023-24 Canisius Male Athlete of the Year, the athletic department announced on Friday. Strong was selected after a fan vote on GoGriffs.com. The other nominees were Tom Appenheimer (cross country/track), Ryan Edholm (golf), Micah Hanson (men's lacrosse) and Frank Mitchell (men's basketball).
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
New diploma criteria shape the future of education
As the 2024-25 school year begins, there are two significant changes that have the potential to shape the future of education: the implementation of new criteria to earn a high school diploma, and the revision of the foundation aid formula. These developments represent both challenges and opportunities, and their successful implementation will require the active engagement of our entire community.
Hochul notes major L.I. crime reduction
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a substantial decrease in shooting incidents and overall crime rates on Long Island, highlighting the impact of unprecedented state investments in public safety. The data, reported by the Nassau, Suffolk, and Hempstead police departments, shows a 44 percent reduction in shooting incidents with injury, a 15 percent drop in index crimes, and a 16 percent decrease in property crimes compared to the same period in 2023.
How did the global tech outage affect WNY?
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An tech outage has disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing for hours. Airlines in the United States, Europe, Australia and India were reporting problems, with some flights grounded. Retail outlets, banks, railway companies and hospitals in several parts of the world were also affected in what appeared to be an unprecedented internet disruption.
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
How is Crowdstrike impacting Tompkins County services? What you need to know
This article was edited to include additional information from Tompkins County officials. A global tech outage affecting banks airlines and media companies worldwide hit Tompkins County on Friday morning. The...
N.Y. weather: Here’s what August long-range forecast shows for heat, rain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York gets hot in August; that’s no surprise. However, the latest monthly outlook from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Climate Prediction Center reveals that temperatures will exceed the average warmth anticipated for the summer month. In fact, the vast majority of the...
Spotted Lanternfly found in Finger Lakes Region
ROMULUS, N.Y. (WENY) -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently confirmed that the spotted lanternfly was spotted in the Finger Lakes region, specifically in the town of Romulus in Seneca County. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that regularly feeds on plants and crops that...
State Senator Tom O’Mara welcomes Merle John Tobias into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Hornell native is a Cold War and Persian Gulf War veteran. Angelica, N.Y., July 19—During yesterday’s annual meeting of the Allegany County Board of Legislators at the Allegany County Fair, State Senator Tom O’Mara (R,C-Big Flats) paid tribute to Merle John Tobias, a Hornell native and graduate of Alfred State College, who O’Mara selected earlier this year as his 2024 inductee into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.
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