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Governor Hochul needs to declare a Climate Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood outside of a church in Rome, NY for a press conference to declare a State of Emergency after the storm system that produced Hurricane Beryl passed through the state and left scars of destruction in communities like the Town of Eden. During the event, she noted the destruction of the roof and steeple behind her were part of a wider path of destruction that hit the city and the surrounding area and tornado warnings were posted from Jamestown to Plattsburgh. Pointing out that her three-year administration had to deal with more historic nature events than probably anybody in history, she added “These extreme weather events are no longer the abnormal. They are the new normal.”
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Instagram live Thursday evening to make a a fervid argument in favor of President Joe Biden staying on top of the Democratic ticket, Business Insider reported. In a nearly hour-long session, the progressive lawmaker expressed her support for Biden despite the party’s dissonance over...
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The White House has made an open call for the legal community to provide assistance with immigration and asylum cases, as the backlog of cases remains at historical records. "The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
Students present original musicals at finale of Shea's Musical Theater Camp
BUFFALO, N.Y. — While some musical theater camps may revolve around learning and performing an existing Broadway show, at Shea's, the campers are also the writers, directors, and choreographers. "We got the prompt city creatures," Alden High School Sophomore Claire Estrada said. "So our show is about New York...
Village of Akron issues water color alert
The Village of Akron is conducting routine fire flow testing today, July 19, 2024, and issued an alert this morning that the Village water may be discolored. The testing causes increased flow in the water main creating discolored water in the line. The Village is flushing at the end of the line to help eliminate the disturbed water which should bring the water back to normal within a day. The Village reports that while water may be discolored it is still safe for use.
The Town Rundown:Melanin Skyn Co. Announces “Our Shades of Melanin” – A Celebration of Diversity and Wellness in Buffalo
There is always something to do and I’ll run it down for you weekly! Tap into ADRI.V’s Go Getta District and hear #TheTownRunDown right here on Power 93.7 WBLK. Melanin Skyn Co. Announces "Our Shades of Melanin" – A Celebration of Diversity and Wellness in Buffalo. Melanin...
Summer City Fitness returns with a new look and location
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown announced the return of the Summer City Fitness initiative, a free outdoor fitness program. This year, the program is being relaunched as Summer City Fitness at Johnnie B. Wiley. It will feature Body of Wealth, a team of expert fitness instructors committed to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of Buffalo residents.
D'Youville University approves mental health program
BUFFALO, N.Y. — D'Youville University received approval from the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) on Friday to offer a Clinical Psychology Doctoral program. Classes in the program will begin in Fall 2024. The "rigorous program" will have over 1,000 hours of supervised practicum experience, a one-year pre-doctoral...
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Friday, July 19th, 2024
Alden Pools & Play will celebrate 60 years in business with a ribbon cutting Saturday, D’Youville University will begin a Speech and Language Pathology program, and the History Museum’s Director of Communications switches jobs.
BPO to perform free concerts at the Outer Harbor
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform "The Magical Music of Harry Potter" on this Friday night at 7 p.m. This is the first of two free concerts offered by Buffalo Waterfront and the BPO from the Seneca Casinos Harbor Live Concert Series. Concert goers...
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.
Dion Dawkins 'perfectly fine' with Bills flying under the radar in 2024: We can 'hit everybody with uppercuts'
The Buffalo Bills underwent as much change this offseason as almost any team in the NFL. Ahead of free agency, they parted ways with numerous long-time defensive stalwarts. Soon after, they traded star wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans. They obviously made several additions to replace the departed...
Bisons weekend preview: Former MVP and famous NFL Network Bills supporter are joining the Bisons this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It is a busy weekend for the Bisons as they host the Yankees AAA affiliate the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Ontario native 17-year veteran signed with Toronto Blue Jays in the offseason. Votto has played over 2,000 games in his career, totaling 2,135 hits, 356 homeruns, and 1,144 RBI with slash lines of .294 BA /.409 OBP /.511 SLG.
Harsh Patriots analysis proves to Bills fans the evil empire is over
There is no denying that the New England Patriots currently have the best dynasty that the NFL has ever had. Maybe it will get passed by the Kansas City Chiefs if they can win a few more Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes but until then, the Patriots have the best one. However, the Patriots have gone down hill since Tom Brady’s departure. The seven-time Super Bowl champ left New England in 2020 and since then, the Patriots have crumbled and the Buffalo Bills have taken advantage of capturing the AFC East the last four seasons.
'No service at all': Buffalo AMR ambulance response times being called to question by Common Council
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — When you need emergency medical care and call 911, it is likely an American Medical Response ambulance will respond to the call. Now, the 7 News I-Team is learning AMR, a third-party ambulance service that is contracted with the City of Buffalo, has been operating in Buffalo without a contract since March 2021.
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