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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...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport. The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania...
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