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Black bear sighting in Amherst
AMHERST, New York — The Town of Amherst isn’t exactly what first comes to mind when you think of the great outdoors. Amherst Police released dash cam footage showing a black bear trading the trails, trees and berries for the quiet streets of Amherst Tuesday. Neighbors like Adlo...
commUNITY spotlight: University United Festival features Robin Thicke, Musiq Soulchild and SILK!
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University United Festival is celebrating 10 years of concerts and community. On Saturday, August 10, the festival will host R&B group Silk, twice-platinum singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild, and five-time Grammy-nominated artist Robin Thicke. They will be introduced by Buffalo-natives Vibrant Strings. The concert will start at...
Must-Attend Events: Free Fun, Theatre, Concerts, a four-day Comedy Festival & More (August 1-15)
Check out these events that are sure to make you laugh! Perfect for summer, to help relieve stress and create joyful memories with friends and family. See Nicole Byer at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, or bringing your family out to The Charcoal Corral in Perry might be the perfect way to get some guffaws in. Support a local theatre, check out Irish Classical Theater Company’s The Wake at The Banshee. Or maybe you saw Jessica Kirson last summer, and want to see her again in 2024… and a quick reminder, free outdoor Shakespeare (The Comedy of Errors) is happening in Delaware Park, and you can bring your own chair or blanket, or reserve a chair from the company for a $25 donation (call (716) 856-4533 or email mgmt@shakespeareindelawarepark.org).
Buffalo Public Schools Debuts Food Truck
About ten years ago, the Buffalo Public School system debuted a new program to bring more fresh foods, such as produce and dairy, into its schools through a partnership with local farms. The Buffalo Farm to School Initiative has been recognized nationally for its innovation, and a new facet of...
TAKE 5 top-prize winners in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Check your tickets! If you recently bought a TAKE 5 lottery ticket for the July 30, 2024 EVENING drawing, then you could be a winner. The two winners drawn were sold in WNY at Al's Corner Store on Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore and Robo on Main LLC on North Main Street in Jamestown.
Tourists get stuck inside Maid of the Mist elevator
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — On Sunday, the Maid of the Mist tours in Niagara Falls ran into technical issues with its elevator causing 18 visitors and one operator to get stuck for about 30 to 40 minutes. The elevator is used daily to transport visitors between the main observation...
Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024. This spectacular event, renowned for its enchanting blend of creative lighting, sculpture, sound, and nature, promises an unforgettable outdoor experience like no other.
Free admission for kids at Genesee Museum
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Every Thursday in August kids that are ages 12-years-old and under will have free admission to the Genesee Country Village and Museum. Kids free days will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. The promotion offers a variety...
Upcoming vet tech programs help fill the void, national shortage
AMHERST, N.Y. — The national veterinary staff shortage continues to impact everything from pets to livestock and the local economy. Spectrum News 1 goes inside where there’s some help coming, academically speaking, even after one of the programs in New York’s second largest city went away. "There...
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