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Nominations sought for 2024 Community Health Heroes in NNY
FORT DRUM, N.Y. (WWTI) – Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and North Country Health Compass Partners are looking for nominations for this year’s Community Health Heroes. The organizations are seeking “anyone who has demonstrated outstanding public service and a commitment to improving the health and wellness of their community can be nominated, and one […]
A dairy company is planning a $150 million expansion in West Seneca
WEST SENECA, N.Y. — A dairy company is planning a $150 million expansion in West Seneca to meet an "insatiable" demand for cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Upstate Niagara Cooperative will more than double its facility at 3300 North America Drive, with a 250,000-square-foot addition to its 222,851-square-foot warehouse. According to an application filed with the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, the cooperative already owns the vacant land there.
City to allocated over $21 million in ARP Dollars to numerous Buffalo Institutions
A number of regional cultural institutions have been given a big financial boost, thanks to Common Council’s approval of amendments to the City of Buffalo’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Spending Plan, which was proposed by the Office of the Mayor Byron W. Brown. The funding addresses scores of impacts made by the pandemic, by allocating funds to institutions and programs that were adversely affected by covid-19.
Local organization hosts a school supplies and backpack giveaway
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The start of school is a little over a month away and a local organization will be handing out backpacks and school supplies. Community Access Services is hosting their annual backpack giveaway and community fair this Friday, August 2. The event is from 11 a.m. to...
WATCH: Bills QB Josh Allen reunites with fan from Children's Hospital
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen took a moment to greet a special fan during the team’s training camp this past week at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York. After the day’s practice, Buffalo’s QB1 was greeting, high-fiving, and giving autographs to a number of fans waiting for a chance to meet him.
Disabilities Beat: As Buffalo’s Disability Pride Festival grows, what needs to change?
Friday, July 26 marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To celebrate, the disability community gathered for the annual Disability Pride festival at Canalside in Downtown Buffalo. This year Buffalo's Disability Pride Festival grew in size significantly, adding a children's area, more tents, new vendors and activities,...
Buffalo Campday Recap: Good start for Von; Bishop’s big highlight
First day on the field in pads for Von Miller was a very good. Sports Director Thad Brown and Carl Jones talk plenty about how dangerous he looked. In addition, Cole Bishop made what might be the highlight of camp so far (before he left with an injury). Ja’Marcus Ingram also put together a run […]
Kingdom Bound collaborates with 26 Shirts to support local family
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kingdom Bound Ministries, a three-day faith-based music festival in Western New York has partnered with 26 Shirts for their “Be Kind” shirt and merchandise. The new design was made to support the family of local nurse Anna Wilson. Wilson was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer caused […]
New Michigan Recall: Ground Cinnamon Due To Possible Health Risk
Check your seasoning cabinet immediately. This is a popular seasoning/flavoring you must immediately throw away. ALB-USA Enterprises, INC. has launched a recall for the ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder. Why is this cinnamon being recalled?. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that this recall is in effect due to...
Tree Removal Crane Crashes Down On New York State Home [PIC]
Tree removal services are often busy this time of year, especially across such heavily wooded states like New York. Removing overgrown trees can become a necessity for property owners as they try to make more space, or perhaps remove dead trees brought down during summer storms. But tree removal can...
Child tax credit payments: NY to send 1M families bonus checks. How it'll work
More than 1 million New York families with children will soon get checks from Albany to supplement a child credit they claimed on their taxes this year. The state is set to begin mailing payments for up to $330 per child to eligible families on Monday, and plans to finish by end of the August. The amounts will vary based on household income and how much each family deducted from its state income taxes through the Empire...
Westchester Medical Center Begins Work on $220M Expansion
VALHALLA—New York State Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado was among the many dignitaries who joined Westchester Medical Center Health Network’s leadership on July 24 to commemorate the start of construction for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center. The Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center, a $220-million...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
'I do what I can': Addressing homelessness in Western New York
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — More and more cities, like Buffalo, are experiencing homeless encampments. Some are causing difficult conditions, like in the City of Jamestown, where leaders declared a State of Emergency. Leaders in Jamestown said the encampments are "creating severe impacts on public health, safety, and city resources,"...
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