Today’s forecast: Snow with a high near 31
The National Weather Service calls for snow this morning and likely snow showers this afternoon with a high near 31 with no real drop in temperature overnight. New snow accumulation…
Gillibrand applauds passage of bill to fight postpartum depression
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is applauding the passage of the bipartisan Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act, which aims to provide targeted, federal funding to…
Energy-efficient lights reducing seasonal electric demands
RENSSELAER — Holiday lighting is expected to add 750-800 megawatts (MW) to the level of electricity used by New Yorkers this season, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reports.…
Buffalo man sentenced over painkillers
BUFFALO — A 29-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced this week to 13 years in prison plus three years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to two counts of third-degree criminal…
Marjim Manor offers holiday craft, painting — and wine
APPLETON — The Winery at Marjim Manor offers a pair of upcoming craft classes — with wine. First, the winery will hold a paint and taste class on Tuesday with…
Local writers to be featured at Talking Leaves holiday reading
BUFFALO — Local writers from the Mental Health Association’s Writing & Well-Being Workshop will showcase their poetry and prose at a community holiday reading and reception from 6 – 7:30…
Tom Petty coming to Canandaigua on July 2
CANANDAIGUA — Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will make a stop in Western New York in July as part of their 40th anniversary tour. The July 2 show at CMAC…
Two charged with drug possession in separate traffic stops
BUFFALO – Erie County Sheriffs deputies made two drug arrests during separate traffic stops on Wednesday and Thursday. The first took place at 1022 p.m. Wednesday in the Town of…
BPO Kids Jingle Bell Jam is Sunday
BUFFALO — Mix your favorite holiday music with the excitement of the season and you have a wonderful family tradition — the BPO Kids Jingle Bell Jam, planned for 2:30…
Youngstown Lions Club holiday lighting contest judging is Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Lions Club will hold its annual Holiday Lighting Contest the evening of Friday in the Village of Youngstown and Town of Porter. Youngstown Lions Club members…