Brian McDonald - State Farm Agent

10/09/2026

A single-dose treatment of a harmless virus tested on dogs repaired damaged retinas, reversed vision loss and raised the prospect of repairing mammalian nerve cells, a feat once thought impossible.

Tested on an unexpected source, this treatment could repair mammalian nerve cells — a feat once thought impossible.

10/08/2026

Four measles cases have been confirmed in unvaccinated Ontario County residents as Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing outbreak.

Four measles cases have been confirmed in unvaccinated Ontario County residents as Gov. Kathy Hochul declares a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing outbreak.

10/01/2026

Fall foliage is beginning to take hold across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, but most of the region remains well short of peak color heading into the final weekend of September.

Fall foliage is beginning to take hold across the Finger Lakes and Central New York, but most of the region remains well short of peak color heading into the final weekend of September. The latest I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report, covering Sept. 23-29, shows some of the strongest color in the region ar...

09/11/2026

BATH, N.Y. (WENY) — On Saturday, Pulteney Park will be turned into an America 250 extravaganza. The day is set to feature military reenactors, a history fair, and even some

BATH, N.Y. (WENY) — On Saturday, Pulteney Park will be turned into an America 250 extravaganza. The day is set to feature military reenactors, a history fair, and even some

09/10/2026

The newest case involves an unvaccinated resident who had contact with a previously reported measles case, according to a Sept. 4 notice from Steuben County Public Health. Health officials were notified of the positive test result Sept. 3.

The newest case involves an unvaccinated resident who had contact with a previously reported measles case, according to a Sept. 4 notice from Steuben County Public Health. Health officials were notified of the positive test result Sept. 3.

09/03/2026

FEMA has approved nearly $117 million for disaster recovery and resilience work in New York and New Jersey, including road, dam, flood-control and emergency-power projects. The package includes $95 million through Public Assistance, more than $17 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and $5.1 million through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

FEMA has approved nearly $117 million for disaster recovery and resilience work in New York and New Jersey, including road, dam, flood-control and emergency-power projects. The package includes $95 million through Public Assistance, more than $17 million through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program a...

08/27/2026

A total of four unvaccinated residents have tested positive for the virus in Tioga, Steuben and Otsego counties.

A total of four unvaccinated residents have tested positive for the virus in Tioga, Steuben and Otsego counties. Cases have also been reported in Seneca, Madison and Allegany counties.

08/20/2026

New York work-zone speed cameras are active at 27 locations August 16-22, including seven across Oneida, Herkimer and Onondaga counties.

Seven cameras. Three counties. One week. Here’s where Central New York drivers need to slow down.

08/19/2026

This was a lot of fun working with Bryan Gilbert.

08/13/2026

Harmful algal blooms are being confirmed across several Finger Lakes and Central New York waterways as summer conditions intensify, with dozens of reports recorded since late July and fresh blooms appearing this week on Canandaigua, Cayuga, Owasco and Keuka lakes. The latest state HAB dataset shows 62 confirmed reports between July 24 and Aug. 4… MoreHarmful algal blooms spread across Finger Lakes as Canandaigua closes beaches

Harmful algal blooms are being confirmed across several Finger Lakes and Central New York waterways as summer conditions intensify, with dozens of reports recorded since late July and fresh blooms appearing this week on Canandaigua, Cayuga, Owasco and Keuka lakes. The latest state HAB dataset shows....