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Bona's 1967-70 Men's Basketball Teams Join Greater Buffalo Sports HOF as 'Team of Distinction'
BUFFALO – The St. Bonaventure men's basketball teams from 1967-70 will be honored as a Team of Distinction as part of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction. Bona's legendary teams will be honored along with 12 individuals as part of the Class of 2024...
4 takeaways from Bills camp: As pads come on, scuffles, injuries arise, kickoff anxiety, more from Fisher
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WIVB) — Temperatures and temperaments rose Monday as the Bills practiced in pads for the first time at training camp. Here are four takeaways from the fifth session of Buffalo’s stay at St. John Fisher. Let’s get physical Defensive lineman Ed Oliver said the energy changes when the pads go on for the […]
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...
Buffalo Campday Recap: Hello, Rousseau; Hamlin “bleeping” starving to make plays
The Bills badly need an edge rusher to emerge and that’s exactly what happened Monday with Greg Rousseau. Sports Director Thad Brown and AJ Feldman will explain why. It was also day one of pads and day one ever in tackle football for Gable Steveson. He compared being an Olympic gold medal wrestler to playing […]
Buffalo Sabres Open Thread | Wk of 7/29
Hard to believe this week is August already, but that’s one step closer to players being back in Buffalo and back on the ice for another NHL season. In the meantime, anyone watching the Olympics? I don’t watch much of the summer games, but have dabbled a bit in watching some of the women’s gymnastics as well as Sunday’s USWNT soccer game. (I also caught a bit of Canada’s game on CBC.)
Couple who met dumpster diving find things for their baby in the trash
A couple who met dumpster diving have welcomed a baby together - who now sleeps in a cot they found in a bin. Erin Sheffield, 39, and her husband, Dave, 35, met in a dumpster while at university and hit it off over their love of searching bins for items of value.
Ex-Sabres Captain Provides Playing Future Update
Before the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline passed, the Buffalo Sabres traded then-captain Kyle Okposo to the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a 2024 fifth-round pick. This move gave Okposo the opportunity to play for a contender, and he, of course, got to lift the Stanley Cup last month. Related: Kyle Okposo Tells Incredible Story After Winning Stanley Cup Now, roughly one month into free agency, Okposo remains a free agent. When noting that he said back in May that he had not determined if the 2023-24 season would be his final season, many have naturally wondered...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces $54M in funding to continue Second Ave subway extension
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday new funding for the Second Avenue subway extension.Hochul said the state will provide $54 million in state resources, which will allow the MTA to immediately begin a utility relocation project for the extension.The contract was put on hold last month along with the governor's decision to pause congestion pricing, which threw the MTA's capital funding into disarray."I have been committed to the Second Avenue Subway since the day I took office, and we will deliver this project for the people of East Harlem and the millions of riders who will use it...
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
Lane Reductions Confirmed In Hudson Valley Until Thanksgiving
Hudson Valley drivers are told to expect lane reductions for about the next four months. The New York State Department of Transportation warns drivers in the Hudson Valley of a roadwork that will impact traffic until around Thanksgiving. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing make sure...
Caught Speeding In New York State? This Is Why You Might Have To Pay Double
Tens of millions of drivers get pulled over for alleged traffic violations each year. That's a lot of people getting stopped for speeding, failing to stop, improper lane change, faulty headlight or inability to maintain your lane, as examples. Then comes the dreaded traffic ticket, points on your license and the fines.
CDC: Mosquito Bites Just As Scary As Shark Bites In New York
According to top officials, you should be just as worried, if not more worried, about getting bit by a mosquito than a shark. Earlier this month, several beaches in New York were closed down because of sharks. Sharks Close Down Many Beaches In New York State. For example, a 7-foot-long...
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