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This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
EP emergency services unaffected by cyber outage; travelers hit the road after flights canceled
When Cole Huestis finally runs onto the lacrosse field tomorrow and settles into his long-stick midfielder position, he will have traveled about 950 miles in about 14 hours — a trip that was supposed to take two hours — after a massive internet failure on Friday resulted in the cancellation of his family’s flight from [...]
Compeer Buffalo raising $120k for mental health programs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A nonprofit that runs a mental health mentoring program for middle and high school students needs your help. Compeer Buffalo has launched a fundraiser to keep the program going in two local school districts. As school districts face budget cuts and challenges, Compeer Buffalo is trying to raise $120,000 for this school year so the mental health mentoring program can continue.
Expert believes Bill Belichick will be interested in Bills head coaching job
Colin Cowherd believes that the Buffalo Bills are one of three teams that Bill Belichick has an eye on as he prepares his return to coaching. Few sports figures are as universally hated in Western New York as Bill Belichick. The legendary coach is objectively one of the greatest sideline...
Global tech outage impacts air travel at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The impact of the global tech outage is still being felt at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Airline kiosks were met with long lines after the outage affected check-in and booking services. The biggest impact of the global outage happened this morning as travelers in the buffalo...
Buffalo leaders, organizations are working to end large fights downtown
BUFFALO, N.Y. — After a pattern of fights between young people have broken out in downtown Buffalo, Buffalo Police, Buffalo Public Schools, and Peacekeepers Buffalo are working together to end them. A fight on Wednesday included at least 10 kids. Two people were stabbed and transported to the hospital....
Rediscovering the Roots: “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train” Premieres Soon
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown -A riveting new radio documentary, “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train,” will soon hit the airwaves, offering an intimate look into the early days of Jamestown’s iconic band, 10,000 Maniacs. This four-part series, produced by Crying Out Loud Productions and WRFA, is set to premiere on WRFA 107.9 FM on Friday, July 26th at 6 p.m.
WILSON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DRUG AND GUN CHARGES
(WNY News Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that a Wilson, NY, man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, being a user of a controlled substance in possession of firearms, and being a felon in possession of firearms, was sentenced to serve 36 months in prison by Senior U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny.
Niagara Falls Woman Sentenced to Ten Years for Intentional SUV Attack
(WNY News Now) – LOCKPORT – In a decisive move, Niagara County Court sentenced a Niagara Falls woman to a decade in state prison for a harrowing attack in Niagara Falls. Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Shawnquilla N. Armstrong, age 32, of Niagara Falls, was sentenced today in Niagara County Court by Judge Caroline Wojtaszek to serve the next ten years in State Prison for her conviction of two counts of Attempted Assault in the First Degree. Armstrong was sentenced to serve five years for each count, to run consecutively for a total of ten years.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
GRILL ALERT: This Meat Recalled In New York State
As we get to the second half of July, thousands of families in New York State will be grilling this weekend. Before you get the meat ready for the grill, there is a new recall alert. It seems that we are getting more and more recalls than ever. From kids...
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
New York Weekend Forecast: Pleasant Weather with Scattered Showers Expected
Albany, NY – Pleasant temperatures and comfortable humidity are expected across New York State this weekend. Scattered showers are anticipated this afternoon, particularly south of Albany, including the eastern Catskills and along I-84. These conditions provide a respite from the usual summer heat, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities.
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