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28 People Were Arrested In Niagara County During Past Week
These 28 people were arrested in Niagara County over the past week for various offenses. Please remember that each of the people listed below is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 1. Weaver, Aaron Michael. Booking Date/Time: 07/25/2024 14:00:48. DWI: PREVIOUS CONVICTION DESIGNATED OFFENSE WITHIN 10...
18th annual Paddles Up Niagara
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — This weekend in the Niagara River, kayakers will participate in the 18th annual Paddles Up Niagara event. Paddles Up Niagara is a family friendly event that gives participants a safe and fun way to experience some of our best natural areas and habitats in Niagara County.
Niagara County resident arrested for alleged intoxicated driving in Lowville, Troopers say
LOWVILLE- A resident from Western New York is accused of intoxicated driving in Lewis County, authorities say. Courtney R. Vanvalkenburg, 43, of Ransomville, NY was arrested late Thursday by the New York State Police (Lowville). Vanvalkenburg is formally charged with one count each of DWI (first-offense) and operating a motor vehicle (w/a .08 of 1% BAC or greater).
Report: New York needs $29M to upgrade aging state bridges
(The Center Square) — New York needs to spend tens of millions of dollars to bring its aging bridges into a state of good condition, according to the state's top fiscal watchdog, calling for more funding for the upgrades. The report by New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said about one in 10 municipal bridges in the Empire State are in "poor" condition, with an estimated $29 million needed to repair the structures. ...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
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