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After 5 years, new skate park set to open in Hamburg
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) — Skateboarders will soon have a new place to shred in Hamburg after town officials announced plans to build a new skate park in the town. The park is set to be located on Electric Avenue and will open in the fall. Charity Carrig, who is...
'We've been doing this as long as I've been born': Angola businesses cater to Fourth of July rush
ANGOLA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Fourth of July, a perfect day to celebrate freedom across the Western New York region!. From spending the day on the water, cookouts and parades, or even just grabbing their favorite summer treat — Western New Yorkers made the most of their day.
'This is gonna serve a lot of people': Town of Hamburg breaks ground on new skatepark
TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you want to grab the skateboard and practice your kick flip, there aren't many places to do so in Hamburg. That's about to change. "This is gonna serve a lot of people and it's gonna make great use of this space that was pretty much under utilized," said Randy Hoak, Hamburg Town Supervisor.
Residents voice concerns about late-night fireworks
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Everyone loves fireworks, but when do they become a problem? Some Buffalo residents say the late-night explosions can be excessive. “At first I was a little scared because I didn't know where the sound was coming from,” said Pam Fernandez, a YMCA camp counselor. For...
The Buffalo News no longer printing on major holidays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo News has stopped printing its newspaper on major holidays. Readers found themselves out of luck this Independence Day. The Buffalo News will also no longer be published on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and […]
Mayor Brown shares reminder about dumping garbage
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown took to Facebook on Sunday to share a reminder about garbage dumping. According to the mayor and the city's Department of Public Works, someone dumped a large amount of trash next to the Elim Christian Fellowship in Buffalo, and DPW workers had to remove it.
Worst Cities for College Grads Includes 2 in New York
Two cities in New York are among the worst places for graduates to begin the next phase of their life. You did it! All the late-night cramming, essays, tests and classes have finally paid off. Your days of higher education are over. Now it's time to enter the workforce. But where's the best place for to put down roots?
Firework Displays Happening This Weekend In Buffalo New York
Since the 4th of July happened on a Thursday this year, some towns and businesses will be holding their firework displays today or tomorrow to extend the holiday weekend. There were plenty of fireworks yesterday and on Wednesday and if you want another chance to see them tonight there is no shortage of displays happening tonight.
Transatlantic Bridge Arrives in NY for Historic Erie Canal Journey to Buffalo
(WNY News Now) – COEYMANS, N.Y. — The jaw-dropping entryway to Buffalo’s Ralph Wilson Park has arrived in the Capital Region and will begin the final leg of its transatlantic trek on Friday, July 5, Carver Companies announced. The Ralph Wilson Park Bridge will serve as the...
4th of July Firework Tracked On Weather Radar In Buffalo
America's most cherished holiday, Independence Day, has come, and the people of Western New York have celebrated this day in style. All over the region, people celebrated the United States' 248th birthday. From the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performing at Sahlen Field for the Buffalo Bisons to municipalities all over the...
$40 million federal grant awarded to boost NY SMART I-Corridor
The New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) has been awarded a $40 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program. This significant investment will support the advancement of semiconductor research, manufacturing, and workforce development across the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse corridor.
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