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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.
Pop by MLK Jr. Park this Sunday, July 21 to make PAPER by reusing invasive plant material
This Sunday, July 21, pop by MLK Jr. Park to check out how the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is reusing invasive plant material! By working with Janna Willoughby-Lohr, the owner of Papercraft Miracles, they were able to come up with a reusable solution, and created a paper made entirely out of an invasive plant that was removed from the park!
2024 Disability Pride Festival at Canalside
The 2024 Disability Pride Festival at Canalside coincides with the 34th anniversary of the passing of the landmark legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA. “Today we celebrate that and the many other contributions of people with disabilities,” said Sophia Roberts of the Self Advocacy Association of NYS. “We combat stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities by celebrating all of who we are. Buffalo is home to some very talented people whose lives are touched by disability. Disability Pride amplifies the idea that people with disabilities are an integral part of human society, vibrant and creative, and in fact, always have been. The event is free and we welcome all people.”
Buffalo Rumblinks, 7/19: Previewing the Bills’ wide receivers
Leading up to the start of the Buffalo Bills’ training camp at St. John Fisher University, Buffalo Rumblinks will offer up a series of positional previews from beat writers and reporters from around the country. Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by previewing a wide receiver room that...
First phase of stabilizing Cobblestone District buildings destroyed in fire could cost at least $350,000; multiple phases will be needed
BUFFALO, N.Y. — One month since a fire destroyed two Civil War era buildings in the Cobblestone District, the city of Buffalo and building owner Darryl Carr are still at an impasse. "We're going back and forth," Carr said. "They want us to stabilize it and we're adamant about...
WNY healthcare services impacted by Crowdstrike outage and more
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An internet outage affecting Microsoft is disrupting flights, banks, media outlets and companies across the world, with problems continuing hours after the technology company said it was gradually fixing an issue affecting access to Microsoft 365 apps and services. Locally some Buffalo-based healthcare providers have been...
Buffalo Bills Fan Are Sad According To New Survey
As football season returns, NFL fans worldwide are preparing to cheer on their favorite team again for the year. All across the country, jerseys are starting to fly off the shelves, and fans plan to see their favorite team on the gridiron. That is surely the case in the 716,...
37th Home Sold This Year For Over $1 Million in Western New York
A sprawling Amherst estate that includes a six-stall horse barn has become Erie County’s 37th private residence to sell for more than $1 million this year. The deal is the latest in a trend-setting pace that could see a record number of homes sell for more than $1 million this year.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
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.
Great Stuff You Can Do At Canalside On A Nice Buffalo Day
Western New York has many great things to do all over the region, regardless of the time of year. Whether it's tobogganing in the winter, picking world-class apples in the fall, or laying on a fresh-water beach in the summer, the 716 has something fun to offer just about everyone.
Bills Mafia Members Needed For New TV Commercial
Once again a local TV production company is looking for members of Bills Mafia to be part of an upcoming commercial. READ MORE: THIS IS THE MOST UNDERRATED SPOT FOR WINGS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. Casting Buffalo has posted on their social media that they are currently recruiting members of...
Gov. Hochul: New Yorkers can get free, low-cost child care via new website
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Joining U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at the Club Fed Child Care Center in Albany, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the launch of ny.gov/childcare. This new, digital portal assists eligible families in providing them with access to free or low-cost child care through New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Upstate, New York Angler Smashes NYS Fishing Record
What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? Did it break any records?. One man in Upstate New York can answer that question confidently with a big old, YES!. The Department of Environmental Conservation shared exciting news for one Upstate New York angler. According to a social media post, a man...
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...
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
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