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Buffalo, WNY festivals to attend this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — As the month wraps up and August draws near, crowds are preparing to gather to eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors at summer festivals in Western New York. Check out a list of celebrations for the weekend of July 26 to 27 below: Buffalo Galbani Italian Festival The Galbani Italian Festival […]
Garnell Whitfield reacts to Kamala Harris being endorsed for presidential nominee
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The family of Ruth Whitfield feels a new excitement with Vice President Kamala Harris being endorsed for the Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race Sunday. Harris attended Ruth’s funeral after she was killed in the Tops mass shooting. Garnell Whitfield, Ruth’s son, said […]
These Streets Got Egged Last Night In Western New York
You may remember a time in your life when you thought it was funny to pull pranks on your friends by “tee-peeing the house” or “egging” their home. As you get older, you realize that these pranks aren’t as funny as you may have initially thought.
Massive News For Hunters In Western New York
There is some big news from a local store this week that will no longer be selling New York State hunting licenses. The hunting season is only a few weeks away and across New York State, hunters are getting camps and deer stands ready.But before you head to the woods this fall, you will need a license.
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
Around 40 affected by water main break, road closed
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Around 40 customers have been affected by an overnight water break on Mineral Springs Road early Tuesday, according to Buffalo city officials. Mineral Springs Road between Seneca Street and Pawnee Parkway is currently closed. Drivers are being encouraged to use alternate routes. Crews from the...
Buffalo Officials Trying to Save Out-Of-Code Buildings
Local lawmakers are taking a step forward in their efforts to create pathways for run-down buildings in the city of Buffalo to be renovated and repaired — while holding the building’s owners responsible for footing the bill. Introduced by State Senator Sean Ryan and Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera, the...
Erie County launches new 'Detect to Protect' campaign to raise awareness to opioid poisoning
In continued efforts to reduce the amount of drug overdose deaths ensuing throughout Erie County, the county’s Department of Health and County Executive Mark Poloncarz has debuted a new “Detect to Protect” awareness campaign. Read more from WBEN:
Residents call Route 198 ‘the most unfair speed camera area’
Construction on the Cain Street overpass on the 198 is receiving backlash from neighbors. The complaints aren't about loud noise or dust, but a construction zone speeding camera that's been snap-shotting and fining residents.
Train runs off tracks, flattens garage at Western NY home
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A freight locomotive ran off the end of its track and smashed into the side of a garage Monday at a home in the city of Niagara Falls. No one was injured, but the impact flattened the brick two-car garage, which had survived a previous train derailment decades earlier.
Worst Cities for College Grads Includes 2 in New York
Two cities in New York are among the worst places for graduates to begin the next phase of their life. You did it! All the late-night cramming, essays, tests and classes have finally paid off. Your days of higher education are over. Now it's time to enter the workforce. But where's the best place for to put down roots?
10 Jails In New York With The Most People Locked Up
Some jails in New York State have more people locked up than others. Of course, nobody wants to go to jail, but sometimes things happen. New York collects data on how many people are in the various jails across the state. New York City jail population figures have been reported...
Buffalo common council will review mayor's request to amend how ARP funds are used
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mayor of Buffalo sent an amendment to the Buffalo Common Council. He wants to amend how some of the city's American Rescue funding is spent. "So this is about $11 million that's being presented to the council from the administration to put together an arrears program to help people with back payments stemming from troubles surrounding COVID," according to council president Christopher Scanlon.
'It's very impressive': Buffalo Zoo lights up for Zoomagination event
BUFFALO, NY — When the sun goes down, the Buffalo Zoo lights up for Zoomagination. The festival of lanterns and lights is underway from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and runs through September 22. "We've got around 39 lanterns throughout the zoo. They're all different this year. We have...
Cheektowaga prepares for the Polish American Arts Festival
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Western New York is prepping for the 44th annual Polish American Arts Festival happening in Cheektowaga’s Town Park. The 3-day event begins on July 26 at 5 p.m. with the grand entrance march featuring community members and organizations. The event then continues on through July 28.
Buffalo Councilmember wants answers from city's ambulance service
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo's only ambulance service is drawing the ire of those in need of their service according to common councilmember Mitch Nowakowski. "I've heard everything from response times being non-existent, meaning no ambulance showed up or in a delayed response of over an hour," Nowakowski said. "If you have a medical emergency and you're calling 911, you're expecting something to show up to respond to your medical emergency."
Hundreds Descend On Canalside to Show Their Love For Buffalo
Summertime in the 716 is in full swing, and the people of Western New York are out in full force celebrating it. It's almost a ritual in the Buffalo area to spend as much time as possible outside enjoying the good weather, especially since we only have less than twelve weeks of it.
Oishei Children’s Hospital is awarded $2.9 million for juvenile suicide prevention
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital of Buffalo will receive $2.9 million for suicide prevention services targeting at-risk youth. This funding is part of Hochul’s $15 million initiative to enhance suicide prevention services, focusing on historically underserved communities, including LGBTQ+ and...
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