Full speed (Internet) ahead
BUFFALO — Faster Internet is ahead for those in rural communities throughout New York. So says Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who was in town Wednesday to make the announcement on sweeping…
‘Heightened Drought Warning’ issued for WNY
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a “Heightened Drought Warning” for Western New York. The warning, issued Wednesday, includes more than just Western New…
GoFundMe for firefighter raises $10K in five hours
NORTH TONAWANDA — A GoFundMe page set up to assist the North Tonawanda firefighter who lost his own home today to fire has raised over $10,000 in five hours. The…
State offers grant to combat ‘zombie homes’
ALBANY – A new grant initiative aims to address the growing statewide problem of so-called “zombie homes” – vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure…
Collins presents Spaatz Award to Warsaw Civil Air Patrol cadet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Collins recognizing Warsaw resident and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadet, Meghan Duell, with the General Carl A. Spaatz Award on Monday. The award, considered…
DiNapoli says Re-Charge NY system flawed
ALBANY — An audit released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli says that the New York Power Authority made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to…
Red Cross offers water conservation tips
With almost the entirety of Western New York listed as suffering from a “Severe Drought,” the Red Cross is offering water conservation tips for homeowners and businesses. Indoor Water Conservation…
NY27 candidates spar over Trump comments
All is fair in love and war … and politics, according to U.S. Rep. Chris Collins, who made an appearance today on MSNBC to defend Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s…
State bars sex offenders from playing Pokemon GO
ALBANY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to restrict sex offenders under community supervision from using Pokémon GO and…
Marjim Manor’s Applegria wins gold at New York State Fair
APPLETON — The Winery at Marjim Manor came home from the New York State Fair with some new hardware — six medals for the six wines it submitted at the…