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Sabres’ X-Factor This Season Could Be Jack Quinn
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: this is a pivotal season for the Buffalo Sabres. When missing the playoffs becomes the identity of the franchise, getting back to the postseason becomes the only goal. We’ve heard plenty about all of the prospects in the pipeline, but the...
RETROPHONICS To help close out 2024 Chamber Cruise Nights
RETROPHONICS will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, as the Akron Chamber of Commerce holds its last Cruise Night of the 2024 season on Main Street in Akron. The theme for this concluding cruises is “Street, Strip, Willy’s Night” sponsored by Whiting Door.
Michael Jones: 54-Year-Old Black Man Fatally Shot By Akron Police Officer During U-Haul Struggle
54-year-old Michael Jones was shot and killed by an Akron, Ohio police officer during a traffic stop over alleged U-Haul truck theft The post Michael Jones: 54-Year-Old Black Man Fatally Shot By Akron Police Officer During U-Haul Struggle appeared first on Bossip.
Thrift shop super store and warehouse planned in Hamburg
HAMBURG, N.Y. — Goodwill of Western New York has plans for four new retail stores, including the region’s first outlet super store. The Buffalo-based nonprofit has leased 77,000 square feet at a former Walmart at 4255 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg. The organization plans to more than double the size of its existing 30,000-square-foot warehouse there and open the new outlet store in January.
Mexican restaurant closes original location
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Taquito Lindo has closed its original location. The Mexican restaurant announced on Aug. 26 on social media that the previous day was its last at 1849 Grand Island Blvd. on Grand Island. The closure came two months after the store reopened for the summer after a four-month shutdown.
Here’s how much gas costs on average in the US during Labor Day weekend
NEW YORK (PIX11) – If you’re hitting the road this Labor Day weekend, get ready to save a few bucks at the pump. Gas prices across the U.S. are lower than they were before last year’s holiday weekend, according to AAA. The national average price per gallon is $3.36. That’s a 46-cent drop from last […]
Kitten falls into storm drain, Niagara SPCA hopeful it can be saved
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Last night the Niagara SPCA jumped into action after a kitten was reported to have fallen down a storm drain in Niagara Falls. In a post made to their social media on Thursday night they wrote:. "Happening now- SPCA Agents are called to assist Niagara...
Local fire department helps mother who couldn't make it to a hospital
AMHERST, N.Y. — A crew from the Main-Transit Fire Department delivered a baby at a home in Amherst. The mother went into labor two weeks ago and couldn't make it to the hospital. In a Facebook post, the fire department said that they are trained for emergencies like this.
Grieving mom pushes for Grieving Families Act after son dies in Albany Med ER
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is hearing from the mother taking legal action against Albany Med Health System after her toddler died on its watch. Keri-Sue McManus wants accountability for the death of her three-year old son Micah, a death she believes was preventable. She believes the governor can provide that accountability by signing the Grieving Families Act.
“Every day is career day”: CSAT students & staff start their school year
KENMORE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Excitement filled the doorways of the Charter School for Applied Technologies as students and staff stepped into the first chapter of the school year. “We’re going to make a lot of memories this year,” said Velynka Flunder, a second grade teacher at CSAT. “There’s going to be so much learning that’s […]
Which Hilltoppers Will be Problematic for Alabama Saturday?
TJ Finley - QB:. A familiar face for the Crimson Tide, Finley started against Alabama while with LSU and Auburn on his previous stops throughout his college football career. In his first start against the Crimson Tide in 2020 while with the LSU Tigers, Finley threw for 144 yards and a touchdown on 50% completion percentage while being sacked on four occasions. The following season, Finley, then with the Auburn Tigers, recorded 137 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Auburn's 24-22 loss in quadruple overtime to Bryce Young and the Crimson Tide.
Jerome Yandrick Shares Fond Memories of Playing for Niagara Falls Pirates
Jerome Yandrick's grandchildren fueled his nostalgia for a summer long ago, when he played for the Niagara Falls Pirates in 1976. Visiting the now-locked Sal Maglie Stadium, they discovered the history of their grandfather's two-month stint in minor league baseball. Though Yandrick transitioned to a construction career post-baseball, he fondly recalls his time with future Major League players and the lessons learned from his strict coach. Their visit sparked a connection for the kids, linking their family stories to a living history and igniting an interest in the sport's grassroots.
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