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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...
Univera Healthcare Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
Buffalo, NY – For the second consecutive year, Univera Healthcare was named to the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. Univera Healthcare received a top score of 100% on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, a national benchmarking survey by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
Spectrum Health Marks International Overdose Awareness Day
Spectrum Health and Human Services will present the fourth annual Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose, a free evening of remembrance and information on Monday, August 26, from 5 to 8 pm at Veterans Memorial Park in West Seneca (1250 Union Rd. behind the Town Hall). This free...
How close is Isak Rosen to finding a spot in the Sabres lineup?
Isak Rosen wasn’t impressive during his seven-game trial with the Sabres last season, though you can argue he at least snagged a decent on-ice save percentage of 91.2 at even strength, a number that increased to 93.9 at 5-on-5. But he was also playing fourth-line minutes and with a group that played well defensively.
Chris Brown will be full-time Bills play-by-play man
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Chris Brown will be the full-time Bills play-by-play radio broadcaster on WGR 550 moving forward, the team announced Tuesday. Brown served as the interim play-by-play man since January 2023, calling 18 regular season games and four playoff games in that time. He was joined by analyst Eric Wood and sideline reporter Sal Capaccio throughout the season.
Travelers still experiencing delays, cancellations after global technology outage
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Weekend travelers were left frustrated, confused, and in some cases, stranded at airports across the country after a global technology outage caused delays and cancellations on Friday. The effects of the outage, which affected Microsoft apps and services, are still being felt by many, including travelers experiencing delays, cancellations and lost […]
Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence
Cummins Inc. announces the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability. Since its establishment in 1974, JEP has been at the forefront of engine manufacturing, recently celebrating the production of its 2.5 millionth engine, and continually sets industry standards for quality, efficiency and innovation. The plant’s success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its employees, past and present, and the support of the Jamestown community.
Eternal Flame Hike at Chestnut Ridge- July 24, 2024- Orchard Park, NY
Eternal Flame Hike at Chestnut Ridge Park on July 24, 2024 at 6pm led by Erie County Park Rangers. FREE but register. August 21 at 6pm- Call 716-858-8355- no registration on their site, may be full or error. September 11- 5:30pm- Register. September 18- 5:30pm- Register.
Gilmour girls lacrosse: Makenna Crouse to continue her career at Canisius
Makenna Crouse took a chance when she stepped onto the lacrosse field for Gilmour as a senior this past spring. But the New York native needed little time to turn heads. In her first game against West Geauga, she recorded five goals and created 19 ground balls. Crouse finished the season with 90 goals, 25 assists, 143 ground balls, 40 takeaways and 158 draw control wins.
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 […]
Something new: Bookstore hosts Kid Author Festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alice, Ever After Books hosted their first Kid Author Festival this weekend. The festival, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Parkside Avenue in Buffalo, celebrated young entrepreneurs on Saturday. Meg Howe, the owner of Alice, Ever After Books, spoke with 2 On Your Side and...
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.
3 contract decisions that will pay off for Buffalo Bills in 2024
This was the toughest offseason that Brandon Beane had to put together for the Buffalo Bills since arriving. Bills fans were starting to get used to bigger moves being made as far as additions. That was not the case this past offseason. The highlights were losing key franchise players who helped create the culture that the Bills have, especially on the defense.
Bowen Byram Primed to Thrive Under Ruff
A full season under a new team, a new coach, and a new mentality can work wonders for a player. For defenseman Bowen Byram, joining the Buffalo Sabres, specifically under head coach Lindy Ruff, could be the turning point the heralded young talent needs. Based on Ruff’s history with defensemen, including one he specifically coached from the Colorado Avalanche, there’s a path for Byram to shine.
The Big Cheese in Kensington: Local cheesemonger wins big at national cheese competitions
28-year-old Jake Heller of Perrystead Dairy recently took home top prizes from two different national cheese competitions. He most recently won gold, silver and bronze medals at the American Cheese Society Conference in Buffalo, New York.
Lookatmyart has ‘masterpiece’ at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY — Lookatmyart put together a ‘masterpiece’ on the closing card at Buffalo Raceway on Sunday afternoon (July 21) as he registered a shocking $104.50 victory, much to the delight of her faithful followers in the featured $10,400 Class A-Open. The favored McNatural L (David McNeight...
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