Western New York
New York State officially assumed ownership of the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Monday, marking a major milestone for the Buffalo Bills’ new home and the completion of Western New York’s largest construction project. Ownership was transferred to the state from Erie County. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that for the first […]
The McQuaid Jesuit crew team set out to row 368 miles along the Erie Canal as a fundraiser to benefit a homeless shelter in Rochester. The students are making the trip in shifts, rowing through multiple counties across western and central New York over several days. The rowing route passes through communities including Medina, Brockport, […]
Dr. Joel Durinka of Orchard Park, NY, has been charged with health care fraud as part of a $14.6 billion nationwide takedown involving over 320 individuals. Accused of billing Medicare for $29.6 million in unnecessary brace orders and $5.6 million in fraudulent telehealth visits, Durinka also allegedly fabricated medical records. He faces charges of conspiracy […]
A devastating explosion destroyed a home in Hamburg, NY, killing 78-year-old Joene Pease and critically injuring her husband, John Pease. The blast was so powerful that neighboring homes were damaged, and residents reported feeling the shock miles away. First responders described the scene as completely leveled. Although National Fuel reported no gas leaks, the investigation […]
Jeffrey Walker, a man from Elma, New York, feels “blessed to still be around” after skydiving from a plane 30 minutes before it crashed, killing the pilot. On Saturday morning, Walker had his first skydiving experience at Skydive the Falls in Youngstown, near Niagara Falls. He described the day as calm and pleasant, with everyone […]
The remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought severe weather to Western New York, resulting in four confirmed tornadoes on Wednesday. Two EF-1 tornadoes and two EF-0 tornadoes touched down south of Buffalo within two hours. The strongest tornado, an EF-1 with winds up to 110 mph, struck Arkwright, damaging trees and homes along a three-mile path. […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York has expanded its investigation into a COVID-era cleaning supply scam, revealing $8 million in fraudulent billings. From January 2019 to January 2022, the defendants billed 5,458 businesses for cleaning products under fake company names. Exploiting the pandemic, they sent small, seemingly […]
Experience the vibrant hues of fall in Western New York like never before! Next month, the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush will introduce an electric trolley car ride through the scenic Genesee River valley. These 20-minute journeys are scheduled for Sundays – Oct. 8, 15, and 29. Your museum ticket covers the ride, […]
If you were hoping to travel to Buffalo this weekend, looks like you have to make different plans! The Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns has officially been moved to Detroit due to heavy snowfall in Western New York. Tickets went on sale for pre-sale fans using the Buffalo Bills yesterday at 5 pm. The ticket […]
A beloved restaurant in Buffalo, Bar Bill, has received approval for its Special Use Permit and will be opening in Penfield! Back in February, the popular Western New York restaurant submitted an application to open a location at 1129 Empire Boulevard in the Town of Penfield, the site formerly occupied by McGregor’s. With the recent […]
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