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Heavy, Wind-Blown Rain began at 1:00 pm Sunday on the eastern shore of Silver Lake, and appeared to be over before 1:10 pm.

MARIJUANA -- New York lawmakers have finalized an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana sales to adults over the age of 21. The state has come close to passing marijuana legislation several times but until now has been unable to finalize a deal. New York joins at least 14 other states that allow residents to buy marijuana for recreational, and not just medical, use. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made legalization a priority for his administration this year. His office has estimated that once a legal marijuana industry is fully mature, it could bring the state about $350 million annually. The official vote on the bill is expected in the coming days.

In line with SLDN's mission to promote a more informed and healthier county through more information and education as times and technologies change, with emphasis on the Silver Lake/WNY basin communities, we wish to express our appreciation to the Associated Press/AP, WKBW/TV7/Buffalo, and New York State's Covid-19 Prevention, Inoculation and Economic Recovery Programs.

Allentown Art Festival canceled for second year in a row Organizers made the announcement the festival's website and Facebook page Saturday. READ MORE NYS trooper dies three years after he was struck by vehicle while on duty On December 18, 2017 Trooper Joseph Gallagher was assisting a disabled motorist when he was struck by a vehicle. READ MORE Former Chapel minister, Circle C youth camp director denies sexual misconduct A Christian minister with ties to a Getzville megachurch and a popular Cattaraugus County youth camp stands accused of sexual misconduct with teen girls -- even though he denies the allegations. READ MORE NY's Excelsior Pass shows vaccine status, test results; can be used to enter stadiums, theaters, events The state says it was developed in partnership with IBM. Courtesy of New York State and WKBW-TV Buffalo. READ MORE Majority Leader Peoples-Stokes announces WNY marijuana expungement clinics The clinics are a partnership between Peoples-Stokes and several community partners. READ MORE Buffalo: announces $100 crackdown to combat illegal ATVs and dirt bike use; Rochester: Two people were killed, a third seriously injured from ATVs The City of Buffalo has announced a new program that will provide a reward for information leading to the confiscation of dirt bikes and ATVs operating illegally in the city. READ MORECourtesy of WKBW-TV7 Buffalo (ABC)