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Jazz in Buffalo: An Exciting Festival Weekend Ahead!
We are in the midst of summer, which means it’s festival time! Hope for good weather and get out to enjoy music in our beautiful Buffalo summers. Don’t miss the festivals, our JazzBrunch Sundays, and JazzMondays on the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio. Summer goes by fast, so make the most of it!
Wrecking Buffalo: 1291 Main Street
Just what Main Street doesn’t need- another demolished building. That’s what Health Sciences Charter School is proposing for 1291 Main Street. The school had planned to convert the 28,000 sq.ft. building into a gymnasium but has determined the cost of the project to be prohibitive. The school has owned the property since 2013.
Bills vs. Cardinals Week 1 broadcast team announced by CBS
Bills Mafia, it is almost that time when the Buffalo Bills take the field and get ready to battle the Arizona Cardinals in front of the home crowd. For the first time in two years, the Bills were blessed with a season-opener at home as they will welcome Kyler Murray and the Cardinals. Highmark Stadium is going to be electric for this game and quite frankly, this matchup should be very intriguing.
Assistant District Attorney arrested for alleged official misconduct
In a joint investigation between the Buffalo Police Department and Erie County Sheriff’s Office, an arrest was made of an Assistant District Attorney on Wednesday for alleged official misconduct while being assigned to City Court. More from WBEN:
ScHoolboy Q Trashes Buffalo Rapper’s “Embarrassing” Music After Unsolicited Attack
ScHoolboy Q unleashed hell on a lesser-known rapper, who bashed the TDE artist for not wanting to release music catered to teens. Buffalo-based rapper Dom Brown faced the wrath of ScHoolboy Q on Wednesday (July 24). The Top Dawg Entertainment artist posted a scathing review of Brown’s music after the lesser-known rapper criticized Q for not wanting to “relate” to 14-year-old fans.
EXCLUSIVE: Disabled activists leave Disability Pride Flag Raising early in protest, release statement
On Wednesday, the City of Buffalo held a flag raising to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Pride Month. However, a group of disabled leaders say they left the ceremony early after a "insulting and disrespectful" decision, they say, to have a care agency speak at the event.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
2024 Olympics: Which colleges have the most U.S. athletes in Paris?
One college has 38 athletes competing for the United States in the 2024 Olympics. And one Upstate New York college makes the list of the 25 schools with the most athletes in Paris. The Olympics get started on Friday, July 26, and there are 592 members of the 2024 U.S....
New York Weather: Warm, Sunny Days Ahead with Moderate Humidity
Albany, NY – New York residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies and comfortable humidity levels today. High temperatures will range from the mid-70s to lower 80s, providing a pleasant summer day. Dew points are expected to stay in the 50s, making for a comfortable day without the oppressive humidity often associated with summer.
Canadian Manufacturer Expanding in Western New York
Increased sales and a rising demand for its products is prompting a Canadian manufacturer of industrial parts to undergo a major area expansion. Lifco Hydraulics Inc. has paid $2.195 million for the 25,120-square-foot former Goodnature Products building at 149 Bud Mill Drive in Cheektowaga, according to July 23 filings in the Ere County Clerk's office.
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