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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.
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.
New York man sues to get back his 750-pound alligator
NEW YORK (PIX11)—A New York man is suing the Department of Conservation to get back his 750-pound alligator. Tony Cavallaro kept an alligator as a pet in his home in a Buffalo suburb for years. The alligator, Albert, was seized from his home in March. Cavallaro said he purchased the alligator at an Ohio reptile […]
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...
You Have A Chance To Perform Live With French Montana In Buffalo, New York
POWER 93.7 WBLK is turning 60 this year, and we can't think of a better way to celebrate than by giving music artists from the 716 a chance to shine. We started that process with Homegrown Heat, The 716 Show, which allows local rappers and singers in Western New York and Southern Ontario to have their music played on the radio. Now, we have another powerful opportunity for you to get on.
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 […]
Where the Bands Are: This week in live music & concert news
It’s nice to be back, after a wonderful family vacation with our son Declan and his partner, Hannah. We had a music-filled, action-packed and far too short time together, and a lot of you were a part of that time - thanks to everyone who came out to the Classic Vinyl Live @ the Sportsmen’s Tavern show celebrating Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Damn the Torpedoes, and the Music Matters @ the Harbor Walk Buffalo Dead ’79 gig, which also happened to be a joint birthday celebration for myself and Declan. Beautiful memories made!
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...
Brett Young Concert At Outer Harbor In Buffalo Canceled
Country superstar Brett Young, known for chart-toppers like “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Like I Loved You,” has canceled his headlining performance scheduled for tomorrow, July 18th, at Outer Harbor at Terminal B in Buffalo. A statement from Buffalo Waterfront reads:. “Unfortunately, due to...
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.
Wynonna Judd Surprises WYRK With Call From Buffalo Airport [LISTEN]
It was both a surprise, and absolute pleasure, to get a call from Wynonna Judd as she waited to board a flight at the Buffalo Airport!. Wynonna was spotted in Western New York this past weekend and apparently spent a few days in Niagara County as well. From what's new...
More than $1 million coming to Western N.Y. to increase access to local food
A total of $7.6 million has been awarded to 12 food service organizations across New York state through the second round of the New York Food for New York Families program, Gov. Hochul announced Thursday. The program, funded through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant, provides a boost...
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 –...
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.
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.
East Side Garden Walk This Weekend – Visit Broadway-Fillmore Sites
The East Side Garden Walk is this Weekend! https://www.gardensbuffaloniagara.com/esgw. Beautification Grant Recipient. St. Stanislaus Campus – Peckham & Wilson Streets. St John Kanty’s Gardens will be open Sunday only from 10-2, so come for Mass, grab a $1 hot dog, and hear some history on our gardens with their garden angels.
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