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At least 7 in New York sickened in listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
NEW YORK – At least seven people in New York state have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating over two dozen cases across 12 states.As of Friday, 28 people have been sickened and hospitalized, with the most cases reported in New York state. Two people in New Jersey have been sickened, and one death has been reported. No cases have been reported in Connecticut.The first case was reported May 29, and the most recent illness connected to the outbreak was reported July 5. The patients range in age...
'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.
First 'Bills Mafia Con' this weekend, Coleman and Bernard to attend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The first-ever Bills Mafia Con will take place Saturday in Buffalo. Mafia Con will feature food trucks, tailgating, podcasts, commemorative beer,. A few players will also be in attendance and available for photos and autographs for additional donations. Keon Coleman, Cole Bishop, Dewayne Carter, Terrel Bernard,...
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...
New York Area Airports Make List of Most Unreliable In U.S.
If you want a stress-free travel experience this summer, you'll want to avoid these airports. Traveling on vacation can be an exciting experience but it can also be very stressful at times. A new study has revealed the most unreliable airports in the US, with two New York area airports making the top 10.
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.
Judge turns down ex-Rep. George Santos’ request to nix some charges ahead of fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos on Friday lost a bid to get rid of part of the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial on charges that include defrauding campaign donors. U.S. District Joanna Seybert turned down Santos’ request to dismiss charges of...
Summer City Fitness returns to Johnnie B. Wiley on Saturday
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Summer City Fitness will make its return to Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion on Saturday for the program's ninth year. The City of Buffalo has teamed up with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York to offer free outdoor fitness programs. Previously...
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
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...
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.
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