The Air Quality Health Advisory Continues For Most Of New York Friday
While the air quality index is getting better, there's still an air quality advisory in effect for all of New York State as we head into the weekend.
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Lancaster Dumped Thousands of Gallons Of Sewage In Local Waterways After Rainstorm
Lancaster's Plum Bottom Creek and Cayuga Creek received over 357,000 gallons of raw sewage in a single day — and both of those creeks feed directly into the city of Buffalo.
What’s That Smell Happening In Buffalo, Amherst, And Other Areas?
A strange chlorine smell has residents talking across Buffalo. It’s not just a whiff; people are genuinely concerned. Let's find out what's brewing.
Did Cheektowaga Just Dump Millions Of Gallons Of Sewage In Scajaquada Creek
A mind-boggling number has emerged from Cheektowaga, sparking questions about our local wastewater systems and their ability to handle nature's might.
Rainstorms Cause Flooding and Sewer Backups All Over Western New York
You won't believe the wild winter weather hitting Buffalo right now — think heavy rain, thunder, and even tornado warnings. It’s far from the spring we expected.
New York Sues Its Second Largest City Over Sewage Spills
This summer, Buffalo's credit rating has taken a hit, but it's the sewage system that’s really making waves in the community.
Urgent Bear Warning For All Of New York
As the weather begins to warm up, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has an important warning for residents.
Beer, Soda, & Other Drinks To Get More Expensive In New York State
Some politicians in Albany think increasing the bottle deposit will help increase recycling while others think it will be a burden on the poor.
DEC Warning About These Destructive Caterpillars In New York
They seem harmless enough from a distance, but the Department of Environmental Conservation is warning about the damage that they can do.
This Is What You Do If You Hit A Bear In New York State
People hit deer all the time with their cars in New York. But what should you do if you hit something like a bear?
New York Has Both The Best and Worst Lakes In The World
Whoever would've thought that The Tale of Two Cities could be totally remade using with two lakes in New York State?
New York DEC Encouraging People To Be On The Lookout For Birds
Looking for a peaceful hobby to pick up this summer? The New York Department of Environmental Conservation is challenging people to take up bird watching.