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'Gardening is for everyone': Garden Walk Buffalo kicks off on Saturday
BUFFALO, NY — With over 300 gardens to check out, Garden Walk Buffalo is the largest garden walk in America. Catherine Carr, Gardens Buffalo Niagara board member, and her husband started participating in the Garden Walk when they first moved to Buffalo in 2016. Ever since tried to make...
BPD encouraging people to not bring pets to outdoor events during heatwave
BUFFALO, N.Y. — This upcoming weekend has a lot to offer between the beautiful hot weather and festivals to check out in Western New York. Because of the hotter temps the Buffalo Police are reminding people that they should enjoy all that there is to offer but maybe not take pets along for those experiences too.
Advocates call for change after latest fatal bicycle crash in Tonawanda
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Thursday morning, 15-year-old Luke Guetti passed away from the injuries he suffered after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bike Tuesday night. The crash happened just after 8 P.M. at the intersection of Woodstock Ave and Yorkshire Rd. in the Town of...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Templeton Foundation awards $2.5 million for liberalism research
The University at Buffalo (UB) has announced a three-year, $2.5 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation in support of a philosopher-led project that aims to demonstrate how diversity, disagreement, and dynamism are crucial resources for fueling an open society. The grant will support the “Diversity, Dynamism and Inclusion: A...
New York’s Only NFL Team Ranks Most Popular In World
The whole wide world seems to know something that everyone in Western New York has known for 60 years: the Buffalo Bills are an amazing team. Now, thanks to a new survey that has been released, it seems that the world's most popular NFL team calls the 716 its home.
Von Miller is 'fired up' at Bills camp after recording no sacks in 2023
Von Miller made an interesting admission Thursday afternoon following Day 2 of the Buffalo Bills training camp. “Probably should not have played last year,” Miller said. I think legions of...
Mental Health Empowerment Project hosting Wellness Day Expo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Mental Health Empowerment Project is hosting a Wellness Day Expo at the Downtown Buffalo and Erie County library. The event will bring together more than 40 local organizations, businesses, and community members. This includes Medicaid, recovery, and LGBTQ+ resources. Bryant Pugh from the Mental Health...
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Welcomes Workers to New Seneca One Tower Home
BUFFALO, N.Y. — We all know that the Seneca One Tower is one of "the" downtown Buffalo centerpieces when it comes to real estate and now they officially have a significant new office tenant in that 38-story building as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has moved in. The health...
'Everyone eats': Bills offensive coordinator emphasizing teamwork as key to success
Pittsford, N.Y. (WHAM) — Fans who attended the first two days of Bills training camp got to see some 11-on-11 action — just without the tackling. GALLERIES: Day 2 of Buffalo Bills training camp | Day 1 of Buffalo Bills training camp. When Buffalo has success — and...
Luukkonen extension could mean a long-term solution for the Sabres at goaltender
Earlier this week, the Buffalo Sabres and goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen reached a contract extension. The Sabres gave the Finnish goalie a 5 year, $23.75 million contract extension on Wednesday. After waiting for a possible arbitration case, UPL and Buffalo avoided that and came to terms on a new deal. Luukkonen...
August 7th, CHCB National Health Center Week Free Family Event
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. and Osborne Association have partnered to host a National Health Center Week Celebration with a free community event on Wednesday, August 7, from noon to 4 p.m., at 34 Benwood Avenue in Buffalo. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including games, music, food, rock climbing wall, face painting, community resources, and vendors. Free school supplies will also be available while supplies last.
Erie County Sheriff's respond to a complaint of a man in Sprague Brook Park with a rifle
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. — On Friday night the Erie County Sheriff's Office shared in a social media post that they received a 911 call at 6:35 p.m. regarding a complaint that there was a man in Sprague Park with a rifle near the campground area of the park. "Sprague...
Ex-Employee Sentenced for Stealing Over $1.3 Million from Employers
(WNY News Now) – Tonawanda, NY – A Tonawanda woman has been sentenced to 8 to 19 years in prison for embezzling over $1.3 million from St. Amelia’s Parish and an audiology office. Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced the sentencing, handed down by State Supreme Court Justice M. William Boller.
N.Y. weather: Will we get another heat wave this summer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders should expect at least one more bout of extreme heat this summer, according to AccuWeather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys. “This is the prime time for a heat wave to occur,” Roys said. “The average temperature expected, or the historical average that’s expected for a high for this time of year is 85 and that runs from just after July 4 all the way through into early August. So, the chance for 90 degrees — this is it.”
Cameo Agrees To Pay NY $25K For 'Misleading' Promotional Videos
Baron App Inc., owner of the popular celebrity-shoutout-ordering website, agreed to pay $100,000 in penalties to 30 states as part of a settlement agreement reached Wednesday, July 24. New York will receive $25,000 of that, state Attorney General Letitia James said. Cameo found itself in hot water after launching its...
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