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4/26/2023 6:20:59 PM

Intrusive spotted lanternfly seen emerging earlier than usual downstate

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - It's not completely clear how spotted lanternflies first got to the United States, however New york city State's Department of Farming and Markets' Department of Plant Market ...

4/18/2023 4:53:43 PM

NYS schools can no longer use Native American names, mascots or logos

(WSYR-TV) - - The New York City State Board of Regents on Tuesday unanimously approved new guidelines that will ban using Native American names and images by schools. This consists of team names an...

4/11/2023 8:15:49 PM

Hochul reacts to Texas abortion ruling, devotes money for support

NEW YORK CITY (NEWS10)-- Gov. Kathy Hochul is speaking at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New york city's virtual press conference on medication abortion rulings. The digital press conference starte...

4/1/2023 10:10:31 PM

Cracking down on sidetracked driving

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - - You might see more state police on the roadways this month. They're cracking down on distracted motorists as part of Distracted Chauffeur Awareness Month. Corey Miller like...

3/20/2023 4:15:52 PM

ENJOY: TV host Jimmy Fallon stops in Rochester-area bars on St. Patrick's Day

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)-- "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon stopped by a few bars in Rochester Friday night to commemorate St. Patrick's Day. One guest at Iron Smoke Distillery in Fairport captured v...

4/23/2023 10:12:31 PM

Hiring occasion wishes to generate 10,000 volunteer firefighters statewide

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) - - Sunday concluded a crucial weekend initiative in fire halls across the state, called "Employee New york city." The objective was to increase the number of volunteer fire...

4/12/2023 5:05:24 PM

JUUL to pay NY over $100M for role in youth vaping epidemic

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - - According to the Workplace of the New York City State Attorney General Of The United States, JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) will pay $462M to 6 states, including the District of Colum...

4/3/2023 5:15:58 PM

State Cannabis Board authorizes 4 dispensary licenses in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)-- The New York State Marijuana Control panel granted 4 provisionary dispensary licenses to people and organizations in Western New york city on Monday, according to a press releas...

4/1/2023 8:16:33 PM

Hochul releases statewide pharmacy advantage program

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - - Governor Hochul launched a brand-new drug store benefit program on April 1 called NYRx. The program is stated to improve prescription drug gain access to and coverage for the...

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