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Police Release Identity of Man Who Died After Jump from Erie Canal Bridge
Authorities have identified the individual who died following an incident at the Lockport Railroad Bridge on June 9th. According to...

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7 hours ago


BBB Warns Young Job Seekers About Surge in Employment Scams in New York
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm about a growing wave of job-related scams, particularly targeting young adults....

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17 hours ago


Ancient Dinosaur Egg Examined After Discovery in Upstate New York
Screenshot courtesy of News 10 A rare 70 to 80-million-year-old dinosaur egg has surfaced in Upstate New York. Thought to be from a...

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2 days ago


Niagara Falls City School District Board of Education Meeting Summary 6/12/2025
Special to Niagara Action Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes, president of SUNY Niagara, introduced himself to the board of education. Dr. Holmes was...

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2 days ago


High School in Niagara County Evacuated; Threat Deemed Non-Credible
A written threat discovered at Lockport High School on Friday afternoon prompted an evacuation of students and staff, but authorities...

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2 days ago


New 'No Touch' Driving Law Now in Effect Across New York State
As of June 5th, 2025, New York State has enacted a stricter "No Touch" law aimed at curbing distracted driving. The updated legislation...

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2 days ago


Niagara Falls Firefighters Tackle Blaze Deep in Niagara Gorge
A fire in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday tested both the firefighting and technical rescue skills of Niagara Falls Fire Department...

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3 days ago


$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold at Niagara Falls 7-Eleven
One lucky lottery player in Niagara Falls is holding a ticket worth $50,000 after Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, according to the...

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3 days ago


Top 10 Tick Hotspots Across New York State as Bites Explode
Photo credit Erik Karitas If you're spending time outdoors in New York, some regions pose a significantly higher risk for tick bites,...

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6 days ago


Bill to Reduce Cow Farts in Upstate New York Sparks Significant Backlash
A controversial proposal in Albany has reignited longstanding tensions between upstate and downstate lawmakers. A new bill, introduced by...

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6 days ago


Super Contagious COVID-19 Variant Gains Ground in New York, Prompts Summer Surge Concerns
A recently identified COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is beginning to circulate more widely in the United States and internationally...

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6 days ago


Mother Raises Alarm After Children Report Disturbing Incident at Trampoline Park in Tonawanda
A local trampoline park is under scrutiny after a mother reported that her young son and several other children witnessed disturbing...

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7 days ago


Cannabis Products Recalled Across New York Over Pesticide Concerns
State regulators in New York have issued a statewide recall of several cannabis items sold through licensed dispensaries after testing...

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7 days ago


New York Legislature Passes Controversial Medically Assisted Suicide Bill
In a landmark move that could reshape end-of-life care in New York, state lawmakers have passed legislation that would permit terminally...

Niagara Action
Jun 11


Buffalo Family Grieves Woman Killed in Skyway Crash
A collision on Buffalo’s Skyway has left a local family in mourning after 28-year-old Shabrina Grant lost her life in a crash caused by a...

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Jun 11


Deadly Bacteria Found in Ground Beef Sold at High-end New York Grocery Chain
Photo Credit Brittani Burns Health officials have issued a public health alert after a potentially deadly strain of E. coli was...

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Jun 10


Restaino Wins: Appeals Court Denies NFR’s Attempt to Reopen Centennial Park Eminent Domain Case
A New York State appellate court has rejected another attempt by Niagara Falls Redevelopment (NFR) and its affiliated company, Blue Apple...

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Jun 10


Tornado Tears Through Town in Upstate New York
A powerful tornado tore through the Great Valley area in Upstate New York Monday evening leaving behind a trail of destruction and...

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Jun 10


Upstate New York Mountain Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Dangerous Bull Moose
Photo credit JP Valery A popular hiking trail in the Adirondacks has been temporarily closed after state officials reported the presence...

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Jun 10


Police Investigating Death Following Apparent Fall from Railroad Bridge in Niagara County
Authorities in Lockport are investigating a fatal incident that occurred late Monday morning involving an individual who reportedly...

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Jun 9
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