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St. Joseph University School to utilize outdoor space for unique educational program
St Joseph University School (SJUS), the oldest operating Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo now celebrating its 175th anniversary, is excited to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind initiative exclusive to SJUS – the Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature. Built on a significant body of research,...
Non-profit providing 100 local families with free home repairs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight Days of Hope begins its week-long journey to repair homes in Buffalo's Ellicott District this weekend. Over 1,500 volunteers, from 50 organizations in 37 states and Canada are coming together from July 20 to July 27. Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is a Christian, non-profit...
Buffalo Animal Shelter hosting a reduced-fee adoption event this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is holding a reduced-fee adoption event on Saturday. Fees are about $100 for dogs and $65 for cats, according to their Facebook post. It includes spay or neuter, vaccines, a bag of pet food, and a free first vet visit.
Forgotten receiver proves Bills' Josh Allen doesn't need Stefon Diggs
Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen has already shown the ability to elevate his supporting cast. Remember Robert Foster? If so, you're a real one. Foster will likely go down as one of the more obscure wide receiver names in Buffalo Bills' history, and, if not for quarterback Josh Allen, the former undrafted pass-catcher would be even more of an unknown than he is today.
KJ Hamler hopeful for future with Bills: 'I want to be a playmaker'
The Buffalo Bills wide receiver unit has a lot of uncertainty in it heading into the 2024 season. The goals KJ Hamler has set for himself are anything but that. Hamler was once a speedy and promising prospect with the Denver Broncos. Injury and health concerns then knocked everything off course. He was diagnosed with pericarditis—or inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
Scandinavian Folk Festival Returns to Jamestown July 20 – 21 — Release
JAMESTOWN, NY – Many locals in Warren County today are descendants of Swedes who settled in the Warren County area in the mid-to-late Nineteenth Century and early Twentieth Century. To learn more about Swedish history, and enjoy food, music, dancing, lectures, and crafts, please join us this weekend at...
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Central New York Driver Shares Terrifying Experience Of Rome Tornado
One local DoorDash delivery driver from Taberg found himself caught in Freedom Plaza of Rome during the terrifying tornado. His truck lifted off the ground, and he walked away safely. "I was actually doing a DoorDash order," Joey Long recounted, "and as I was coming back, I saw that the...
The U.S. Migrant Crisis: Federal Intervention Needed Now (video)
The United States is facing an unprecedented migrant crisis that requires federal intervention. Local governments are being asked to subsidize this crisis, but they are neither designed nor built to handle such a massive influx of migrants. This situation has escalated into both a humanitarian and fiscal crisis for cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver.
WATCH: Week 13 Preview Show Hosted By Evan Lepler
Tune in at 5:00 PM/ET for the "Live With Lep" preview show before the big East and South Division battles in Week 13! Hosted by Evan Lepler, the league's top broadcast will give a rundown of the DC vs New York and Carolina vs Atlanta games, including live interviews with players and coaches. Watch every game live at watchUFA.tv.
New York Tornado Outbreak: Five Tornadoes Confirmed Across the Albany Area
New York – Five tornadoes have been confirmed across the Albany forecast area, creating significant impact on Tuesday, July 16. The National Weather Service Albany released detailed maps outlining the tornado tracks, revealing widespread damage and the severity of the storm. According to the NWS Albany, the tornadoes affected...
West Seneca Police Department looking for missing 22-year-old man
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — The West Seneca Police Detective Bureau announced on Facebook that they are seeking assistance in locating a missing 22-year-old man from West Seneca. The man, Samuel Stoddard, left his home on the 1300 block of Union Road at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, according to the police department.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Owl trapped in manure lagoon is rescued
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — A baby screech owl was rescued earlier this week in Cheektowaga after it left its home before it was ready. Now comes another owl rescue, which also happened in Erie County. An owl that was trapped in a manure lagoon was rescued with help from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Messinger Woods Wildlife Care and Education Center.
New Christmas Movie Debuts On Hallmark Channel
Christmas in July is coming early for Christmas movie lovers. The Hallmark Channel will premier a new Christmas movie tonight as part of their "Christmas in July" campaign. The new movie is titled "A Very Vermont Christmas" and will air for the first time on the Hallmark Channel tonight at 8 pm.
Sheridan Drive home in Amherst sells for over $2 million
AMHERST, N.Y. — Sheridan Drive is a long, main road in the Buffalo area, but not one that typically comes to mind for million-dollar home sales. Yet, a house just sold for over $2 million there. Barbara Baker recently sold 4959 Sheridan Drive, Amherst for $2.24 million to 4959...
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