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New York, New Jersey & Delaware sued for failing to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon
The Hudson Riverkeeper and Delaware Riverkeeper Network filed the lawsuit, alleging the states have not obtained the necessary permits, and have allowed the endangered fish to be caught in fishing nets.
Family loses Buffalo house after years-long battle with KeyBank
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mark Carey lost at every turn to keep his deceased father’s Buffalo home in the family. After all, that was Ronald Carey’s wish before his death in 2015. Initially, paying the mortgage held by First Niagara was smooth. The bank had no issue...
New concerns over slow ambulance response times from AMR
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — American Medical Response, the primary ambulance provider in Buffalo, is responding to new concerns about slow response times in the city. Buffalo Common Council Member Mitch Nowakowski requested a face-to-face meeting with AMR for answers. He said the complaints he’s received about poor ambulance response times from AMR are alarming and […]
St. Joseph University School to introduce outdoor learning curriculum
BUFFALO, N.Y. — St. Joseph University School on Main Street in Buffalo is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year by starting a new chapter, and taking learning outside. "We're very excited to be able to bring a new dimension to the school and it's going to be outdoor education," Director of Curriculum and Partnerships Anne Wojick said. "Phase One is going to include a structure for gardening and a shed for our gardening equipment. We'll be doing some gardening that will be from farm to table, and that's going to be very exciting for our students to be able to grow things and eat them."
Should Buffalo amend residency requirements for future city workers?
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The issue of residency is once again on the minds of city of Buffalo lawmakers. Lovejoy District Councilman Bryan Bollman wants the city's law department to draft an ordinance to amend the residency requirements. Currently, potential employees must establish residency in the city within six months...
2024 Frank R. Paul Award Winners
Kurt Miller for Lineage, Ravages of Honor: Book 3 by Monalisa Foster (self-published) The awards were presented on July 20, 2024 at the 16th North American Science Fiction Convention (NasFic) in Buffalo NY. Winners received an award plaque and an honorarium of $500. Artists, authors, editors and publishers who wish...
UB Announces AI-Integrated Health Project Seed Funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Drugs customized to a person’s DNA. Streamlined hospital admissions for older adults with complex medical issues. Improved language development in children who are late talkers. A way to enhance surgical skills and patient outcomes. Now underway at the University at Buffalo, these four projects spanning...
Volunteers `needed for Friends of Night People, charity in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local charitable organization is calling on the community to volunteer this summer. Friends of Night People is a Buffalo based charity that provides food, clothing, medical care, counseling and more for people in need around the Queen City. In a recent Facebook post, the group...
Staten Island FerryHawks lose another close one to first-place Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. -- The Staten Island FerryHawks suffered another close one Sunday afternoon at the hands of the first-place Lancaster Stormers, losing 7-6. Down to their final three outs, the FerryHawks had their backs against the wall trailing 7-4. They fought back and managed to push across a pair of runs, but the comeback fell just short as Lancaster completed the sweep.
Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out entering training camp?
The Buffalo Bills are back at St. John Fisher University for another training camp. Practices begin on Wednesday morning and run through August 8. Heading into training camp, there are few starting jobs up for grabs, but there are plenty of opportunities for players to claim a depth role. Heading into camp, here is how I see the roster shaking out.
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
Northeast Grocery, the parent company of Tops, introduces new initiative for employees with disabilities, Key Private Bank names a new Market Leader for Buffalo, and Delta Sonic teams with Dion Dawkins to collect school supplies.
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