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Famous Cheektowaga Restaurant Turning into Tim Hortons
Some people are not happy. In fact, they are ticked that one of the most famous, long-standing restaurants are turning into a Tim Hortons. Hot Dog Heaven, on the corner of William and Harlem shut down a little while back and it has been sitting there with tons of workers going in for renovations. Well, if you didn't know the sign is up now. A Tim Hortons will be going in there right at the corner.
Pristine Upstate New York Campground Named One of USA’s Best [PHOTOS]
If you're looking to add another spot to your list of camping destinations for next summer and fall, you may want to consider this quaint Upstate New York site. After all, it was recently included in a list of the 15 best in the country of its kind. Popular Upstate...
Popular Burger Spot Is Finally Reopening In Western New York
We can’t begin to tell you how devastated residents of the Buffalo Southtowns were when it was announced that one of it’s most beloved restaurants was shutting their doors. From 2015 until last December, the popular Juicy Burger Bar was a favorite spot for Buffalo foodies. Located in...
Buffalo Animal Shelter hosting a reduced-fee adoption event this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is holding a reduced-fee adoption event on Saturday. Fees are about $100 for dogs and $65 for cats, according to their Facebook post. It includes spay or neuter, vaccines, a bag of pet food, and a free first vet visit.
Erie County SPCA holding Doggie Entourage to get pups out and about
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA serving Erie County is currently hosting its Doggie Entourage program. The program allows potential adopters, and anyone else, to take dogs out and about to see what they’re like outside of the shelter. It’s free to participate and there’s no pressure to adopt. All you need to do is […]
Party With A Purpose In Buffalo New York
Coming up in September you will have a chance to party with a purpose. The annual Mercy Flight "Bash" returns. It is a night of food, drinks, and funds to help raise money for the air ambulance organization. READ MORE: HERE IS HOW KIDS IN WESTERN NEW YORK CAN BOWL...
Baby screech owl rescued after it fell out of its nest
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A baby screech owl had to be rescued after it left its home before it was ready. On Tuesday, a Cheektowaga resident was having work done on their house, when one of the workers notified them that there was a baby owl on the ground at the end of their driveway. They say the owlet wasn't moving, but was very attentive.
J.J. Swing Band to Play Jazz & Blues Weekend
The band J.J. Swing will be part of the Ellicottville Jazz & Blues Weekend as they perform Saturday, July 27 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Winery of Ellicottville. Formed in 1999 as a swing band, which was the genre that was popular at the time, they played local events like the Taste Of Buffalo, the Erie County Fair and local bars. The band only played in the summer, which is why they were considered a “summer event band.” After a year or so they decided to become a fall and winter band as well, and they are now a year round band and have found their niche as a local popular band that has quite a fan following.
Time to pick blueberries with strawberry season over in Western New York
Everybody loves a good, fresh strawberry in Western New York, but strawberry picking season has come to a close. As we enter mid-July, it’s time for another berry to take the spotlight: The blueberry. Read more from WBEN:
How to Take a Walk—in Buffalo, and Beyond: An Older Couple Walks into an Old Bar…. (Part I)
Continue the series on walking Buffalo, from the intrepid couple who walked every day—no matter the weather—in the early years of Covid. They think (without being systematic) they walked every street in Buffalo, and many in other cities and towns, taking some 25,000 photos, shared in this series. While not itineraries, we hope to encourage others to “walk the walk,” to see, observe and appreciate Buffalo—and beyond. William Graebner and Dianne Bennett are also 5 Cent Cine’s film critics, here.
Music at Riviera Theater-Lovesong- The Cure Tribute- July 19, 2024- Tonawanda, NY- Schedule
Riviera Theater Music and Events– July, 2024 at 67 Webster Street, Tonawanda. Tickets. July 25- 7:30pm – Jim Messina and John Ford Coley- $39. July 26- 7:30pm – Satisfaction – Rolling Stones Tribute- $20. July 27- 7:30pm – The Blue Eyed Souls with Mitch Ryder nad...
Black Crowes Return to Upstate New York! Here’s the Latest On Their Concert Announcement
Who would have thought that in 2024 we would be talking about the Black Crowes as a active Rock band with new music and live performances that include both Chris and Rich Robinson? Not me, but here we are to announce the latest on a tour that continues into 2025.
12 Gates Brewing Closes Ellicottville Location, 12 Gates of EVL
Williamsville’s 12 Gates Brewing has closed their satellite location in Ellicottville, 12 Gates of EVL, located at 14 Washington St. In a statement posted to their social media, 12 Gates said that they will not be renewing the lease for 12 Gates of EVL and thanked their customers for supporting the location. They add that any unused 12 Gates of EVL gift cards will be honored at our Williamsville taproom.
Gather and Game -July 19 to August 4, 2024- Buffalo, NY
Gather and Game– July, 2024 at 205 Grant Street. This is a game shop where you shop or play. July 19 – 6pm – Delta Green RPG Even with Storyteller Loren. July 27 – 1pm – Bloomburrow pre-release- sold out. July 27 – 5:30pm –...
Global tech outage impacts air travel at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The impact of the global tech outage is still being felt at Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Airline kiosks were met with long lines after the outage affected check-in and booking services. The biggest impact of the global outage happened this morning as travelers in the buffalo...
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