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N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners score $6k in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning tickets worth nearly $6,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including one winner on Staten Island, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $5,882 were sold for the July 21 midday drawing. One...
ADOPTED! That 'Fowl' Mouthed NY Parrot Has A New Home
A unique parrot was breaking the internet when an animal shelter highlighted this foul-mouthed bird. The Western New York shelter said they received over four hundred inquiries about him. Pepper is known to have some colorful language so he had to go to the right family. He has been adopted.
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
Lookatmyart has ‘masterpiece’ at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY — Lookatmyart put together a ‘masterpiece’ on the closing card at Buffalo Raceway on Sunday afternoon (July 21) as he registered a shocking $104.50 victory, much to the delight of her faithful followers in the featured $10,400 Class A-Open. The favored McNatural L (David McNeight...
Shelter Announce Northeast Headlining Dates
Shelter announced a four-date run of headlining dates for September on their Instagram. Yes, I can see the gears turning in your head going “I know the name Shelter, but I can’t remember from where.” Well, to remind you, Shelter is the Hare Krishna-based band from Youth of Today vocalist Ray Cappo that he started in the early ‘90s. Once they started banning Hare Krishnas from airports, I guess the religion needed a new way to spread their message, and hardcore punk seemed like the next most viable option.
Charlie is your typical puppy and is looking for a forever home
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — On this Saturday’s Wake Up Wags, we met Charlie, a 7-month-old pitbull mix looking for his forever home. Charlie was described as “your typical puppy” with plenty of energy. It is recommended that he go into a home as an only animal as he is still working on some “self-confidence” issues.
Community gathers for “Human BuffaLove” event
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – BuffaLove Apparel invited hundreds of residents from the Queen City to Canalside for their “Human BuffaLove” event on Saturday. It’s the business’ seventh time creating a buffalo with attendees through coordinating shirts and standing in designated spots for an aerial photo. The event’s donations benefited WNY Heroes and the Bob Woodruff […]
Voters ignore Bills' success in puzzling cornerback rankings results
The Buffalo Bills' defense features two highly-productive starters, but neither was apparently productive enough to earn recognition in one outlet's annual position rankings. Taron Johnson emerged as an All-Pro selection after years of consistent performance, and Rasul Douglas seamlessly fit into the Buffalo Bills' defensive backfield following a mid-season trade in 2023.
Okposo brings Stanley Cup to Minnesota, before it comes to Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Friday was a special day for former Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo. The St. Paul native brought the Stanley Cup back to the Twin Cities. "Special Day for Kyle Okposo and his family. The @FlaPanthers #stanleycup champion brings the trophy home," Philip Pritchard, the Hockey Hall of Fame's official Keeper of the Cup, posted to social media.
Ex-Sabres prospect Linus Weissbach signs contract in native Sweden
Winger Linus Weissbach has returned home to play in the Swedish Hockey League. The former Buffalo Sabres prospect on Saturday signed a two-year contract with Frolunda HC. Weissbach, 26, spent the last three seasons with the Rochester Americans, scoring 52 goals and 117 points in 192 AHL games. He added four goals and 11 points in 18 contests in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
JANKOWIAK, SCHENK, BOWN, HOCH, AND CASPER SCORES SATURDAY NIGHT SHOOTOUT WINS AT LANCASTER MOTORPLEX
LANCASTER, N.Y. (July 20, 2024) – It was a lucrative night for Tonawanda, NY’s Andy Jankowiak, and Canandaigua, NY’s Barrett Schenk at Lancaster Motorplex Saturday night, as not only they were both in victory lane after the Insinger Performance/VP Race Fuels Sportsman and Super Stock features respectively, but both drivers have earned guaranteed starting spots for the DCR Performance XMR Sportsman Modified race, and the Midstate Basement Authorities Dave London Memorial XVI presented by GTR Promotions at the Oswego Speedway August 30-September 1.
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