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The Felice Brothers mesmerized a packed Mohawk Place with Dead Gowns
Folk-rock band The Felice Brothers and Dead Gowns performed at the local historic bar and venue, Mohawk Place on Tuesday, July 23. Dead Gowns, led by Portland songwriter Geneviève Beaudoin, opened the show with an intimate acoustic set. Geneviève Beaudoin’s voice is the right mix of haunting and enchanting that hypnotized the audience into patiently waiting in the hot and intimate Mohawk Place on this steamy Tuesday evening. Dead Gowns will continue to tour with the Felice Brothers for the rest of July.
As complaints mount, Council President suggests city create its own ambulance service
AMR is the primary ambulance provider in Buffalo. They have been operating without a contract since March 2021. Many city lawmakers have received reports of ambulances showing up over an hour late, or not showing up at all. More from WBEN:
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper: Scajaquada’s Community Discussions
It has been a year since we received funding to develop a watershed-wide restoration plan for Scajaquada Creek (learn more). In 2023, we began this work alongside local partner organizations to build a Community Advisory Group that is representative of the diverse and unique communities throughout the watershed to guide this project. Our goal is to raise public awareness of this local watershed and create a restoration plan for Scajaquada Creek that is driven by community input and uplifts the needs and concerns of those most impacted by the creek.
Dalton Kincaid talks about his role in Buffalo Bills’ offense for 2024
Tight end Dalton Kincaid is in his second training camp as a member of the Buffalo Bills, and after just the second day of practice, he said he’s already more comfortable with getting his job done and managing the team’s expectations for him. “You know, knowing where I...
Save our Sacred Sites – Another Step Forward
Author: Brandon Kennedy, Lead Preservationist & Architectural Historian @ PBN. Preservation Buffalo Niagara is proud to announce the submission of local landmark nominations for the St. Thomas Aquinas R.C. Church Complex and the St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church Complex. These nominations are part of the ongoing Save Our Sacred Sites initiative, dedicated to preserving Buffalo’s historic religious sites.
Rare Westward Moving Storm System Will Start Unsettled Stretch: Here's Timing, 5-Day Forecast
A rare westward-moving storm will back into the Northeast off the Atlantic Coast, starting an unsettled stretch after a dry and comfortable weekend. Clouds will increase on Sunday, July 28 following a mainly sunny start, with high temperatures in the mid-80s, as the system nears, according to the National Weather Service.
AKG named one of the World's Greatest Places by TIME
BUFFALO, N.Y. — TIME Magazine released 'The World's Greatest Places' edition on August 5. This years list includes a local gem: the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. In a statement from the AKG on Friday, manager of marketing and media relations Andrew Mayer expressed the museums response to the accomplishment.
Rewards Offered In These 10 Cases In Buffalo
Crime Stoppers WNY is offering various rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in these unsolved homicide cases and for these wanted suspects. If you have any information, you can report it anonymously by calling 716-867-6161, through the "Buffalo Tips" app, or by visiting www.crimestopperswny.org. 1....
Construction Watch: The City Club
Larkin Development is wrapping up renovations to the former Larkin Men’s Club building at 696 Seneca Street into “The City Club.” The building will include ten apartments, eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, and a small ground floor commercial space fronting Seneca Street. The brick building fronts...
JetBlue Making It Easier For Florida Fins Fans To See Their Team In Buffalo
Whether you're a Miami Dolphins fan or a member of the 'Bills Mafia,' you'll soon find easier ways to see both teams play each other in New York. JetBlue has announced that they are going to offer nonstop service to Buffalo beginning October 26th, just one week before Miami heads to Highmark Stadium to take on the Bills November 3rd. There will be three flights a week during the winter season.
Colin Cowherd projection proves that the Bills still own AFC East
The AFC East will be a tight battle in 2024 and the Buffalo Bills are going to need to do everything possible to win their fifth consecutive division championship. For the last four seasons, the Bills have been crowned champions of the division but this could potentially be the year that they are dethroned despite having Josh Allen under center.
The Editorial Board: Receivership is a tried-and-true solution for neglected Buffalo properties (The Buffalo News)
Put neglected properties into the hands of those who will bring them back to life. It is an idea whose time has come, and it should be strengthened in New York State law. Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly Member Jonathan Rivera, both Democrats, are sponsoring the City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Receivership Act, a bill in the State Legislature that would enable court-ordered receivers to pay for necessary repairs to bring dilapidated buildings up to code, then initiate legal actions requiring the owners to pay for the work.
Former Bill Jordan Poyer knocks mentality of his new team in past seasons vs Buffalo
Former Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer didn’t endear himself to Miami Dolphins fans, or head coach Mike McDaniel, with some cutting comments when he spoke to reporters from Dolphins training camp Wednesday. When he was asked about what it was like playing against the Dolphins as a member of the Bills from 2017-23,...
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