T. J. Pignataro
The Buffalo News
Buffalo, NY, United States
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Accolades pour in for public-private partnership that saved the Buffalo River –
The International Association for Great Lakes Research recognized the Buffalo River as an environmental and economic success story. “Buffalo is an example for o… → Read More
A lake-effect snow warning is in the forecast ... sort of
One of the National Weather Services most attention-grabbing weather headlines is coming back to the Buffalo Niagara region this year. Starting Oct. 1, the … → Read More
As Erie County removes lead-laden park equipment, some ‘iconic features’ will remain –
Cinderellas carriage, a tree house slide, a farmer climber — these unique county parks features will be saved as unsafe pieces are replaced. → Read More
Tick encounters on the rise, could worsen with climate change –
Tick populations are on the rise across Western New York, and experts say there are even new species emerging from faraway places as the climate changes. → Read More
Strong thunderstorms approaching WNY, weather warnings posted –
Strong thunderstorms are expected across Western New York late this morning. Some have the potential to become severe, according to the N... → Read More
Streak of cool months melted in Buffalo with warm July –
For the first month since February, the monthly temperature in Buffalo was warmer than average in July. At an average temperature of 74 degrees, the mercury … → Read More
Collins calls wind turbines in Lake Erie ‘devastating’ to border security –
Constructing 50 wind turbines off Lake Eries New York shoreline would be “devastating” to border security in the region, Rep. Chris Collins said Tuesday. Co… → Read More
‘I am innocent of the charges,’ Chris Collins says in rare news conference –
Rep. Chris Collins, in a rare meeting with reporters since his indictment on insider-trading charges, insisted Tuesday he is in no rush to decide on running f… → Read More
Driver who crashed into senior apartments faces murder charge –
A Town of Tonawanda driver who crashed into a retirement and assisted living facility in March, killing an elderly woman there, now faces a murder indictment an… → Read More
Higher lake waters shrink beach areas even as swimming chances improve –
Summer 2019 has been no year at the beach for some shorelines across Western New York and southern Ontario. Cool, damp weather made June ... → Read More
Could Lake Erie’s grape belt be the next Napa Valley? –
Don’t scoff, but as for wine, Chautauqua County one day may keep company with Bordeaux, Tuscany and Napa Valley. Thank climate change for... → Read More
The cold truth – or hot take – of Lake Erie –
Pick your poison, Western New York. Bone-chilling cold and blinding lake-effect snow in January? Or, extreme heat in July? Lake Erie meted out weather jus… → Read More
Hottest two days of 2019 are up next for Western New York –
Forecasters at the National Weather Service have issued excessive heat warnings from noon Friday to Saturday evening for those counties. → Read More
‘Excessive heat watch’ posted for Niagara and Orleans counties –
The National Weather Service posted excessive heat watches for several counties along Lake Ontarios southern shore, including Niagara and Orleans counties. … → Read More
‘Excessive heat’ possible by week’s end, weather service says –
Climatologically, this is the warmest week of Buffalos year. The average daytime high is 80.2 degrees. The heat thats coming later this week is extraor… → Read More
As Grass Island slips away, compromise sought over Niagara River hangout –
Boaters are unhappy about the states plans to protect Grass Island, which has dwindled from a narrow upland island near Buckhorn Island State Park into a lobst… → Read More
Saving Mossy Point: ‘It’s awesome, it’s threatened’ and it matters to the Niagara River –
Mossy Point’s 222-acre forest in Wales is more than 20 miles from the Niagara River. Even so, this secluded land of hemlocks and oaks, rare ferns and milkwee… → Read More
Boaters urged to look out for invasive species –
Invasive aquatic plants and animals that hitchhike rides on boats from one lake or creek to another pose environmental threats to the ecosystem. Thats why… → Read More
Charting LaSalle Park's future: shoring up a seawall and increasing water access
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has a mission this year: Study the Niagara River’s hydrology to help inform the design of a revitalized LaSalle Park. → Read More
Heavy rain today will add to already sodden June
Its raining again. Thursday will be another soggy day in an already sodden month of June thanks to a passing storm system that National Weather Service fore… → Read More