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Genesee County volunteer fire department given new life-saving medical device
ALABAMA, N.Y. — A volunteer fire company in the Genesee County town of Alabama has a new medical device which can help them save lives, they shared. The addition is a chest compression system that can be used to administer CPR. The machine gives a precise amount of pressure,...
Road closures, lane reductions in Buffalo, Wheatfield, Evans starting early July
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Construction season is here and with it, a number of travel advisories are being issued for towns across Western New York. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly and expect delays in Buffalo, the Town of Wheatfield and Evans. See the advisories below. Buffalo Beginning 7 a.m. on July 8, Main Street […]
SPCA Serving Erie County holding Low-Cost Canine Vaccine Clinic on July 26
Later this month, the SPCA Serving Erie County is partnering with Petco Love to host a Low-Cost Canine Vaccine Clinic. The clinic will take place on Friday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BuffSci 2 Elementary School, located at 335 Doat Street, Buffalo. Appointments are recommended. The...
'It was very touching': Yellow ribbons hug trees in Snyder neighborhood for hometown hero
SNYDER, N.Y. (WKBW) — In a quiet Snyder neighborhood on Brantwood Road is a touching gesture loud and clear. Yellow ribbons hug the tree trunks symbolizing the gratitude for a hometown hero, Lieutenant Matthew Miller. "When we first heard that the neighbor was doing this, it was very touching,"...
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