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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for WNY Until 9:00 PM
8/22/2026 1:28:53 PM
The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:00 PM for an area that includes all of Western New York. Forecasters say scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast to move across the watch area through the early evening. The stronger thunderstorms will be capable of wind gusts up to 70 MPH and a risk for isolated large hail up to 1.5 in...read more
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DiNapoli: Growing Number of Local Governments Reported Plans to Override Tax Cap
2026-08-22 05:31
A new report from the New York State Comptroller's Office shows that more local governments have reported that they plan to override the state's property tax cap in recent years. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli adds that more school districts, which require a ballot proposition and at least 60% voter approval to override the tax cap, have also reported plans to override the cap. DiNapoli says pandem...read more
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Overpass on Willow Road
2026-08-22 04:33
There have several reports of vehicles striking overpasses in the Dunkirk area this season with a section of Route 5 closed to traffic. The latest incident occurred late Friday night on Willow Road. In a Facebook post, the West Dunkirk Fire Department stated that its crews were returning from an EMS call shortly after 11:00 PM, when they saw a tractor-trailed that struck the railroad bridge next...read more
Village of Falconer Taking Applications for NY Forward Fund
2026-08-22 03:25
The Village of Falconer NY Forward program has announced an Open Call for Project Proposals. Earlier this year, the village was named the recipient of a $4.5 million NY Forward grant, which will be used to fund transformational projects in Falconer's village center. The purpose of this Open Call for Projects is to invite members of the community to submit proposals for projects that will be cons...read more
New Mural Depicts 200 Years of SUNY Fredonia History
2026-08-22 11:47
Two centuries of history now cover a wall at SUNY Fredonia's Fenton Hall. Earlier this month, a dedication ceremony was held for a new 8-by-43-foot mural depicting the university's history. It comes as Fredonia prepares to celebrate its 200th anniversary. The mural was created by Erin Ruffino, who graduated from Fredonia in 2019. She says the project, which began in September 2024 and involved a...read more
P-TECH Students Participate in Summer Bridge Program
2026-08-22 11:15
As a new school year draws near, close to 30 new and returning students at the WNY P-TECH Academy in Dunkirk recently participated in its annual Summer Bridge program. The week-long program was held at the Peek'n Peak Resort near Findley Lake and Point Gratiot Park in Dunkirk and gave students an opportunity to explore different pathways while building connections through hands-on activities. At...read more
Six Avoid Serious Injury After Crash Between Truck, Farm Tractor on Route 76
2026-08-22 10:20
A crash between a pickup truck and a farm tractor crashed in the south county late Friday afternoon. However, no one was seriously injured. That's according to first responders from Sherman, who responded to the area of Route 76 and Alder Bottom Road shortly after 5:30 PM. On arrival, they found that five people in the truck -- which was hauling a trailer -- and the operator of the tractor were ...read more
Warm Front Brings Slight Severe Weather Risk for Chautauqua County
2026-08-22 08:44
A warm front will bring both instability and increasing moisture today that will support strong to severe thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has Chautauqua County, as well as parts of Cattaraugus and southern Erie counties under a slight risk for severe weather roughly from 2PM to 10PM. Low pressure is expected to move towards ...read more
New Promotion Aims to Attract Canadian Travelers to New York
2026-08-21 02:32
New York has launched a new promotional effort encouraging Canadian travelers to visit the state. On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the "NY LOVES CANADA" program, which highlights deals and opportunities available to Canadian visitors during the final weeks of summer. The promotion, which is available on the I LOVE NY website, represents the latest in its continued efforts to promote cr...read more
Ecklund Gives Update on City of Jamestown's Budget Process
2026-08-21 12:59
The City of Jamestown is more than halfway through initial discussions with department heads about their budgets in 2027. However, Mayor Kim Ecklund is cautioning not to read too much into the numbers this early in the process. Ecklund, who recently updated the City Council on where the process is, says it's being headed early on by Comptroller Ericka Thomas. Ecklund says Thomas has begun the in...read more
Borrello Reacts to Arrest of Woman in Alleged Plot to Bomb State Capitol
2026-08-21 12:17
A local state lawmaker says the allegations against the person suspected of plotting to attack the State Capitol building in Albany are a "sobering reminder" that threats of terrorism and political violence must always be taken seriously. Senator George Borrello says he's grateful for work done by the FBI and State Police to thwart the alleged plot by 35-year-old Jessica Bowie. Borrell...read more
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