Community Concerns

(WNY News Now)Buffalo, New York The National Weather Service (NWS) in Buffalo has declared a Lake place Snow Warning, which will be in place until 10:00 AM EST on Saturday, December 7. Residents in Southern Erie and Wyoming counties are advised to brace themselves for heavy snowfall and difficult travel conditions.Key DetailsWhat: Heavy lake effect snow with additional accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected in the most persistent bands.Where: Focused on southern Erie County and southern Wyoming County.When: Ongoing until 10:00 AM Saturday.Impacts on Travel and SafetyBecause of quickly shifting road conditions and visibility problems, travelers should expect challenging driving conditions. There will be significant weather variation in these regions, with localized bands of heavy snowfall ...

(WNY News Now) Commuters should exercise caution as a Winter Weather Advisory warns of heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions.A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the Buffalo, New York-based National Weather Service (NWS) and will be in force until 10:00 AM EST on Saturday, December 7. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are anticipated in Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties, with higher totals anticipated in southwestern Wyoming County around Arcade and far southern Erie County, which includes Springville and Gowanda.Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, especially on Friday evenings. Roads blanketed with snow and poor visibility will make driving dangerous. On the road, commuters are advised to slow down, extend their following distances, and use caution.Northern...

(WNY News Now) Commuters should exercise caution as a Winter Weather Advisory warns of heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions.A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the Buffalo, New York-based National Weather Service (NWS) and will be in force until 10:00 AM EST on Saturday, December 7. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are anticipated in Wyoming and Southern Erie Counties, with higher totals anticipated in southwestern Wyoming County around Arcade and far southern Erie County, which includes Springville and Gowanda.Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous, especially on Friday evenings. Roads blanketed with snow and poor visibility will make driving dangerous. On the road, commuters are advised to slow down, extend their following distances, and use caution.Northern...

Mobile Users: Click Here to Watch the Video(WNY News Now) Governor Kathy Hochul warns New Yorkers to prepare for winter weather disruptions as Thanksgiving draws near, as rain and snow are predicted to interrupt travel plans around the state.First, let's talk about the weather. Holiday season is upon us. There is a storm building in New York. We are not unfamiliar with this. Mother Nature is not been kind this year, and it tends to strike whenever New Yorkers want to travel and spend time with their loved ones. Let's provide an update, then.We anticipate eight inches of snowfall whether you live in or are traveling to the North Country. For skiers, this is fantastic news. I'm eager to get on the slopes, but since this is the first significant snowfall of the season, the system will be take...

(WNY News Now) A new age of humane pet adoption in New York will soon begin with the implementation of a historic law that aims to stop the horrific funnel that runs from puppy mills to retail pet stores.NEW YORK Licensed pet dealers with retail locations were informed yesterday by New York Attorney General Letitia James that it will be unlawful to sell dogs, cats, and rabbits in New York as of December 15. The goal of the pet sale ban is to put an end to puppy mills, which are hazardous, large-scale breeding enterprises where animals are frequently abused and have major health problems. The condition of the animals bred by puppy mills is frequently misrepresented, and sick pups are sent to retail establishments, costing families hundreds of dollars in veterinary care. Retail pet shops...

(WNY News Now) The FCC is under pressure from a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General, including Pennsylvania's Attorney General Michelle Henry, to close a loophole that allows unsanctioned robocalls and spam messages.HARRISBURG In an effort to reduce the daily barrage of robocalls and spam text messages bombarding citizens, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry joined 45 other attorneys throughout the country in pleading with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve the Robocall Mitigation Database.Voice service providers have had to register since the database's launch in 2021. But because suppliers are not held to any real standards, oversight flaws have made it possible for dishonest people to take advantage of the system by supplying information that is...

(WNY News Now) Pennsylvanians are being forewarned by Attorney General Michelle Henry about a growing phishing scam that targets those who have alleged fraudulent activity on their bank accounts. The goal of the fraud is to steal private financial and personal data.HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians are being warned by Attorney General Michelle Henry about a phishing scam that involves contacting victims over allegations of fraudulent activity on their bank account in order to obtain personal information and data.Frequently, the con artists would provide the victim a phone number to contact or direct the victim to respond to an email or text message.The con artists next ask for account numbers, login details for financial accounts, and other personally identifying data, such your date of birth ...