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Solar Eclipse: How NYers Can Keep Furry Friends Safe During 'Astronomy Event Of Decade'
Ahead of the upcoming total solar eclipse – dubbed the astronomy event of the decade – pet owners should also be prepared.
The total solar eclipse, slotted to occur on Monday, April 8, will follow a path of totality across just 15 states on the eastern side of the United States, including much of western and upstate New York.
Between 3:15 and 3:30 p.m. that day, the moon will pass between the sun and the earth, blocking out all light for a few minutes for those in the zone of totality – which includes Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid, and Plattsburgh. Places farther away…
New Way For Residents To Report Mass Violence, Terrorism Threats Launched In Westchester
Westchester County officials have launched a new threat assessment center intended to give residents a direct way to report any threats of mass violence or domestic terrorism.
Officials announced the launch of the Westchester County Threat Assessment Center on Thursday, March 21.
The center will utilize a multi-disciplinary team of law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, school officials, and other community stakeholders, and will receive, assess, and manage potential threats of targeted violence in an attempt to stop it from happening, officials said.…
7 Dead As Buffalo's Buried In 4 Feet Of Snow: 'We're At War With Mother Nature,' Hochul Says
Updated story: Death Toll Climbs To At Least 17 In Western NY From Devastating Lake-Effect Blizzard
At least seven people are confirmed dead in the Buffalo area, where around 4 feet of snowfall, coupled with hurricane-force, lake-effect winds, have brought emergency response efforts to a standstill.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said on Christmas morning, Sunday, Dec. 25 that four more people had died as a result of the storm, after three earlier deaths had been reported, including two who had medical emergencies in the town of Cheektowaga, just east of Buffalo, because responders w…