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Eight Days of Hope lends a hand to Buffalo’s Ellicott District
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Eight Days of Hope volunteers are donating their time to the City of Good Neighbors. Throughout this week, more than 1,500 volunteers from all over the country and Canada are helping lift ladders and lend a hand to neighbors in the Ellicott District in Buffalo. Our goal is to serve as […]
CDC relaxes some border regulations for dogs; new rules set to take effect August 1
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Congressman Tim Kennedy (D - NY26) announced on Monday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will relax some of the document requirements for dogs to cross the border. Earlier this year, the CDC announced new regulations would go into place on August...
American Cornhole League Champion visiting Orchard Park this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Lori Dool's cornhole journey started out like most backyard players. "You start playing in the backyard or at Buffalo Bills games, you know any of those tailgates," she told 2 On Your Side. "It just kind of took off." That's how the Lockport native found herself...
New signs mark next phase of the Botanical Gardens rebrand
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens are getting a rebrand with new signs across the gardens' different exhibits and introduce the next phase within larger expansion projects. Dozens of new educational and wayfinding signs will help visitors learn more about diverse plant species and collections-...
Meme Of Trump In A Coffin Gets New York Radio Host Fired
A former Cumulus Media air talent is saying he’s the victim of a “well organized hit job” after losing his job over a controversial meme of former President Donald Trump in a coffin. “Slick” Tom Tiberi revealed on Facebook he has been let go from Buffalo’s 97 Rock (WGRF).
SUPERSTAR JAZZ VOCALIST, SAMARA JOY TO PERFORM
Special Pre-Sale Code for Buffalo Rising Readers for “A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring SAMARA and the McLENDON FAMILY.”. It’s Christmas in July as The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) has announced jazz vocalist sensation, Samara Joy, will perform a December concert celebrating the season in A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring Samara and the McLendon Family. The concert will take place on December 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
4 people, including juvenile, taken into custody for alleged robbery in Hamburg motel
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people were taken into custody in connection with the robbery of a 25-year-old man Saturday, according to Hamburg police. According to officials, the man allegedly went to a Motel 6 on Camp Road at 2:30 a.m. to meet up with a woman he had met earlier at a Depew bar. […]
A 'Royal Court' was named for 2024 with Gabriella Zocco as queen
For nine years, Gabriella Zocco has been inching her way toward the title of Genesee County Fair queen, and she finally earned it late Sunday afternoon during a second round of the annual pageant that included crowning festivities.
Edholm Ties for Second at 2024 Porter Cup
Canisius golfer Ryan Edholm posted a one-under par score of 69 in the final round of the 2024 Porter Cup on Saturday and finished the tournament tied for second with his four-round total of 270 (-10). Edholm's second-place finish serves as the best finish for a Canisius golfer at the Porter Cup. Edholm was one of three golfers to tie for second in the tournament with a four-round score of 270, one-stroke back of tournament champion Chase Nevins. Nevins, who plays his college golf at Vanderbilt, finished the event at 269 (-11), highlighted by his eight-under par score of 62...
St. Joseph University School launches Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature
St. Joseph University School – the oldest operating Catholic elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo – is in the midst of launching a project that will see teachers, students, and landscape architects re-envisioning a significant and unproductive greenspace. The plan is to transition the space into a unique outdoor classroom setting, that will accommodate a program called Outdoor Education Program: Learning Through Nature.
The sun shines on the growing East Side Garden Walk
Every location in the East Side Garden Walk, says event Co-Chair Sam White, has a story. While two days of sunshine were a big part of the story, so was the expanded list of participants. White says over 100 spots — community gardens, urban farms, community spaces, private homes — were open for public view throughout the weekend.
2024 Buffalo Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
After a strong 2022 when Buffalo went 7-6 and won the third bowl game in school history, the Bulls took a major step back last season. Buffalo went 3-9 and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference East Division. Now the program is starting all over with a new coach. After three...
Buffalo’s Waterfront Renaissance: Citizen Activists, NGOs and the Canalside Project
Canalside is a curious place, especially for people that know the backstory. Remember when the North Aud Block was going to be home to Bass Pro, and public representatives were shouting gleefully from the rooftops? Remember when the original canal terminus project was almost vanquished because of “exploding rocks?”
19th Annual Taste of Orchard Park
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The 19th annual Taste of Orchard Park is serving up tasty treats and more on Wednesday and is encouraging people to attend with an appetite. The event will be held at the Four Corners in the Village of Orchard Park from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Buffalo Garden Walk approaches
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Garden Walk will be in full bloom next weekend and welcomes visitors from all over to come checkout the more than 300 gardens around the city. Happening on July 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. walkers can take the free self guided tour and utilize free shuttles circulating throughout the neighborhoods for an easier walk.
Women’s Basketball Signs Yasmine Djibril to 2024-25 Roster
Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced today (July 22) that Yasmine Djibril has signed to join the Golden Griffin roster for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Djibril, a 6-foot-1 forward, is a native of Montreal, Quebec. She will have four years of eligibility, starting in 2024-25. She plans on...
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