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716 Day celebrations with local organizations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — July 16th has become an unofficial holiday for Western New Yorkers, to celebrate civic pride, in honor of the 716 area code. For local non-profits and charities, it has also become an important fundraising day, thanks to the Give 716 campaign from the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundations.
The Great NYS Fair to feature Flo Rida in concert lineup
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As summer continues to heat up, the Great New York State Fair is going to be a 'wild one.' This year, the Fair will feature a concert from international hip hop artist Flo Rida. The Grammy-nominated recording artist will perform at Suburban Park on Thursday, August...
Blood drive to offer free beer and gym passes
BUFFALO, N.Y. — ConnectLife is encouraging people to give blood and to make the donation even better donors will get a gift. All July, donors will earn a voucher for a BOGO draft beer from Fattey Beer Co. and will get one free day pass to the Tonawanda Aquatic & Fitness Center.
Buffalo Police investigate fatal shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Police are looking into who shot and killed a man on St. Marys Road in Buffalo. Officers were called to the first block of St. Marys Road just before 6:45 p.m. on Monday where they found a man outside who had been struck multiple times by gunfire.
Former Jericho Road staffer arrested after alleged theft of government grant, funds for asylum seeker support
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The effort to accept hundreds of asylum seekers here in Erie County has been dealt another disappointing blow. This time it involves the alleged theft of more than $500,000 in federal taxpayer funding. That money was intended to cover costs for the Jericho Road agency which...
What 2 Know: Give 716
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Give 716 is a 36-hour fundraiser held on July 16 by both the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres Foundation to unite the community through a giving event. It was created "as an effort to harness the generosity of our community and build a more united and prosperous Western New York for all by providing an outlet to come together on one day, our day," according to the organizer's webpage.
Terrell Davis 'in shock' after he was handcuffed on United flight
DENVER — Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis posted on Instagram on Monday that he was handcuffed and questioned by FBI agents Saturday after a United Airlines flight attendant accused Davis of hitting him. The Denver Broncos Ring of Famer said he is demanding a thorough and proper...
Buffalo native reflects on being part of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
RIDGEWAY, Fort Erie — As we look ahead to the Paris games, we're also looking back and celebrating Olympians from Western New York who competed in past games. Jack Mathias is a Buffalo native and member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team. 2 On Your Side caught up with him on Friday just before he hosted a summer reunion for Olympic and Paralympic athletes from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Skyway will be closed on Sunday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you take the Skyway, be prepared to take an alternate route on Sunday, July 21 for a scheduled event. The Skyway (Route 5) will be closed from 6 a.m. on Sunday until noon to motorvehicles from the I-190 to Ridge Road for the Buffalo Skyride.
NYS begins conversations on student smart phone use in schools
ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Hochul launched a statewide listening tour on Monday to begin a conversation around smartphone use in New York State schools. The ongoing discussion will include educators, parents and stakeholders who play an important role in creating a statewide policy. A proposal on smartphone use in schools will be announced later this year, Hochul said.
Pizzeria opens third storefront in seven months
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight months ago, Brian Carroll was running a few food trucks to hawk pizzas. By July 11, he had opened his third Papa’s Pizza Oven storefront in seven months – with more likely to come. A location opened Thursday at 507 Sunset Drive in...
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