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Fund to Aid Children Harmed at Birth Hasn’t Kept Promises, Families Say
The birth had been long and difficult. Denise Olivio requested a cesarean section, she said, but was rebuffed until a doctor decided it was an emergency. The baby, GianRaul, came out purple, and it took doctors 15 minutes to locate his heartbeat. Hours later, Olivio and her husband — exhausted but relieved that their son had survived — said they saw their doctor and midwife being pulled aside by a man in a suit who they believed was the hospital’s lawyer.
New York Awards $25 Million to Life Science Startups and Researchers
The New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund has awarded over $25 million to 11 startups and 16 academic institutions. This funding supports research and commercialization of innovations addressing infectious disease threats, including COVID-19. $3 Million for Rapid Diagnostics and Surveillance. The third round of the Biodefense Commercialization Fund has approved...
Arts workshops at local libraries
Free art workshops for adults and youth are coming to two Monroe County libraries over the coming months. Contact the libraries for more information. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.
Camp Abilities completes its 29th year empowering the visually impaired
Did you know that Brockport is the home to Camp Abilities, a week-long educational sports camp for visually impaired children? This unique camp takes place annually at the SUNY Brockport campus. It draws children ages nine to 19 from all over the state who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind, as well as coaches and volunteers from all over the world. Participants reside at the campus dorms and spend the week learning new sports and engaging in fun and enriching camp activities with one-on-one coaching.
Defensive HOFer admits Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen is his favorite NFL player: ‘You watch that brother?’
Charles Haley spent his Hall of Fame career tormenting quarterbacks while playing for the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. With close ties to two winning organizations with plenty of star power, one would believe that Haley’s favorite NFL player would reside on one of the NFC rosters on the defensive side of the ball. That, however, is not the case as Haley admitted on a recent episode of Up & Adams. When asked to name his favorite current player, Haley did not hesitate to name a quarterback in the AFC.
Reviewing tornado safety and its importance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — On July 10, 2024, the National Weather Service in Buffalo issued 18 tornado warnings in a single day. Now, while tornadoes are relatively rare occurrence for Western New York, we still should take the time to review safety tips and guidelines, such as the difference between a watch and warning and […]
13-year-old boy shot overnight in Buffalo, undergoes surgery
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A 13-year-old boy was shot overnight in the City of Buffalo. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, when Central District officers responded to a shots-fired call, according to a spokesperson for the Buffalo Police Department. The boy who had been shot arrived at Buffalo General...
JANKOWIAK, SCHENK, BOWN, HOCH, AND CASPER SCORES SATURDAY NIGHT SHOOTOUT WINS AT LANCASTER MOTORPLEX
LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2024) – It was a lucrative night for Tonawanda, NY’s Andy Jankowiak, and Canandaigua, NY’s Barrett Schenk at Lancaster Motorplex Saturday night, as not only they were both in victory lane after the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman and Super Stock features respectively, but both drivers have earned guaranteed starting spots for the DCR Performance XMR Sportsman Modified race, and the Midstate Basement Authorities Dave London Memorial XVI presented by GTR Promotions at the Oswego Speedway August 30-September 1.
Tim Artessa named principal of Holley Elementary School
Holley Central School District’s Board of Education has approved Tim Artessa as the new principal of Holley Elementary School. Artessa has served as Holley Elementary School’s assistant principal since September 2016. He will succeed Karri Schiavone, who is now serving as the district’s superintendent. Prior to Holley,...
WATCH: GMFB host throws first pitch into stands at Buffalo baseball game
"Good Morning Football" host and honorary Bills Mafia member Kyle Brandt threw out the first pitch at a recent Buffalo Bisons game. Popular NFL media personality and honorary Bills Mafia member Kyle Brandt was celebrated by the Buffalo faithful this weekend, receiving a themed night at the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons' Saturday evening contest with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Good Morning Football co-host—and creator of the popular “Angry Runs” segment—kicked off the evening by throwing out the honorary first pitch in true Brandt style, humorously launching the ball high above home plate and into the crowd.
Train Gives Erie Shout-Out During Show
Erie's own Pat Monahan and train took to the stage in Lewiston, New York last night as part of their current tour. You can hear Monahan performing one of his hits "Calling All Angels". During the show, Monahan even gave a shout to Erie. Later in the performance, his twelve...
Charlie is your typical puppy and is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met Charlie, a 7-month-old pitbull mix looking for his forever home. Charlie was described as “your typical puppy” with plenty of energy. It is recommended that he go into a home as an only animal as he is still working on some “self-confidence” issues.
Karissa Murrell Myers' BLACK BEAR ISLAND Recieves 2023 Mazumdar New Play Award
Buffalo's Alleyway Theatre has announced the recipient of the 2023 Maxim Mazumdar New Play Award. Playwright Karissa Murrell Myers will receive the annual award for her play, BLACK BEAR ISLAND. The award comes with a cash prize, as well as a full production in Alleyway's 24/25 season. “The Mazumdar Award...
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