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More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Western and Central New York aren't Tornado Alley, but they have felt that way in July
The movie "Twisters" opened to a healthy box office this weekend, following in the tradition of its predecessor "Twister" that was in theaters 28 years ago. Neither movie was set in upstate New York, but given the violent storms our region has seen this month, one might be forgiven for imagining a future such movie telling a story rooted in Western or Central New York.It used to be that wintry weather kept Democrat and Chronicle journalists the busiest, but this year, it's been summer storms that have proved alarming. That's been especially true in Canandaigua recently.Writes D&C News of Now reporter Victoria E. Freile in this story last week tallying up the number of twisters:
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
Travelers still experiencing delays, cancellations after global technology outage
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Weekend travelers were left frustrated, confused, and in some cases, stranded at airports across the country after a global technology outage caused delays and cancellations on Friday. The effects of the outage, which affected Microsoft apps and services, are still being felt by many, including travelers experiencing delays, cancellations and lost […]
WATCH: GMFB host throws first pitch into stands at Buffalo baseball game
"Good Morning Football" host and honorary Bills Mafia member Kyle Brandt threw out the first pitch at a recent Buffalo Bisons game. Popular NFL media personality and honorary Bills Mafia member Kyle Brandt was celebrated by the Buffalo faithful this weekend, receiving a themed night at the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons' Saturday evening contest with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Good Morning Football co-host—and creator of the popular “Angry Runs” segment—kicked off the evening by throwing out the honorary first pitch in true Brandt style, humorously launching the ball high above home plate and into the crowd.
Reviewing tornado safety and its importance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On July 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 tornado warnings in a single day. Now, while tornadoes are relatively rare occurrence for Western New York, we still should take the time to review safety tips and guidelines, such as the difference between a watch and warning and […]
Something new: Bookstore hosts Kid Author Festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alice, Ever After Books hosted their first Kid Author Festival this weekend. The festival, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Parkside Avenue in Buffalo, celebrated young entrepreneurs on Saturday. Meg Howe, the owner of Alice, Ever After Books, spoke with 2 On Your Side and...
Buffalo Bills division rival loses key pass-rusher ahead of training camp
There is still plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season, but the Miami Dolphins took a significant hit at edge rusher ahead of training camp. On Saturday afternoon, Shaq Barrett announced that he was retiring. Barrett, 31, signed a one-year, $7 million contract this offseason. The two-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision in an Instagram post.
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award
Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND. The award comes with a cash prize, as well as a full production in Alleyway's 24/25 season. “The Mazumdar Award...
Child among 3 killed in crash of plane that took off from Plattsburgh
VIENNA, Ohio (WCAX) - Three people from Quebec, including a child, were killed when a small plane that took off from Plattsburgh crashed in Ohio. It happened Friday at about 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Ohio troopers said the plane crashed near a runway.
Gas prices go down two cents from last week in Watertown
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Gas prices nudged down by two cents in Watertown from last week according to AAA of Western and Central New York. The organization released its weekly check on the average cost of a gallon of gas for the Western and Central New York region. The average cost of a gallon of […]
Governor Hochul Awards Key Contract for Syracuse’s Transformative I-81 Project
(WNY News Now) – Syracuse – Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of the fourth construction contract for the transformative Interstate 81 Viaduct Project. The award of the $313.5 million contract to CNY Alliance will begin construction on the Community Grid along streets on Syracuse’s eastside, in the former 15th Ward neighborhood. The Community Grid will replace the elevated highway in Downtown Syracuse and will relieve existing traffic congestion challenges in the city, while improving access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and higher education institutions.
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