Measurements taken in the Sierra Nevada show the range’s snowpack at historically high levels. The average snowpack across the range was at 185% for March 1, the Department of Water Resources said. The Sierra Nevada provides about a third of California’s water when it melts in the spring and summer. It’s the biggest snowpack in 22 years and another sign that doomsday has not arrived for California, at least.
The next Assembly will likely vote on a new Seneca casino deal that, as the Senecas describe it, sends nothing to New York State. Here's what Nate McMurray could actually fight for — and win — for Niagara Falls in Albany.
An opinion argument that Nate McMurray, a Democrat and former Grand Island supervisor, should beat Republican Becky Wydysh for the 145th Assembly seat, citing his record, his rapid response to families living near radioactive land, and the leverage that comes from sitting in the Assembly majority. The piece also scruti
Ryan Flynn, 32, who has accused his cousin, former Erie County DA John Flynn, of child sexual abuse, is jailed on a misdemeanor charge as John Flynn runs unopposed for Town of Tonawanda supervisor. John Flynn has not been charged, and Ryan Flynn's allegations remain unproven.
Becky Wydysh is a sure thing in Albany, and we already know what the sure thing pays. Nate McMurray is the bet.