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PTDA hosts annual Canadian Conference at Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) held its annual Canadian Conference in Niagara Falls, Canada, on June 4-6. Nearly 130 power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) manufacturers and distributors doing business in Canada met to participate in networking and presentations aimed at expanding opportunities for business growth. “This conference featured the ‘who’s...
Volunteers `needed for Friends of Night People, charity in Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local charitable organization is calling on the community to volunteer this summer. Friends of Night People is a Buffalo based charity that provides food, clothing, medical care, counseling and more for people in need around the Queen City. In a recent Facebook post, the group...
Bills themed donuts return at Buffalo area Tim Hortons
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tim Hortons announced their specialty Buffalo Bills donuts are ready to return just in time for the 2024-2025 season. Starting on July 24 Time Hortons will have Buffalo football donuts at select Buffalo area restaurants. This year Tims Rewards Members will also have a special opportunity.
Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival – BIGGER and better
This year’s Cheektowaga Polish American Arts Festival is a three-day event that will take place from Friday July 26 to Sunday, July 28 at Cheektowaga’s Town Park on Harlem Road. The festivities will kick off with a grand entrance march of community organizations and families, celebrating their ancestry in what was once the second-largest Polish colony in the world outside of Warsaw.
Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection: Who’s in, who’s out entering training camp?
The Buffalo Bills are back at St. John Fisher University for another training camp. Practices begin on Wednesday morning and run through August 8. Heading into training camp, there are few starting jobs up for grabs, but there are plenty of opportunities for players to claim a depth role. Heading into camp, here is how I see the roster shaking out.
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
Northeast Grocery, the parent company of Tops, introduces new initiative for employees with disabilities, Key Private Bank names a new Market Leader for Buffalo, and Delta Sonic teams with Dion Dawkins to collect school supplies.
21st annual Great Baby Beginnings fundraiser to help local families
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network (BPPN) is set to host their 21st annual Great Baby Beginnings event on Wednesday, July 24. Happening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Foundry, the event will include cocktails, dinner, auctions, raffles and messages from local moms and dads.
'Conditions were deplorable': 13 dogs rescued after home raid in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — When Niagara County Sheriff's deputies raided a home on Lockport Street in Niagara Falls, they weren't expecting to find 13 dogs covered in filth. "Unfortunately these conditions were deplorable, when they arrived to us there was flea dirt that was present," said Kelli Swagel,...
In Focus: Train Chugs on Through Artpark
Train performed at Artpark Amphitheater on Friday, July 19, with Yacht Rock Revue opening, with both bands had the crowd singing and dancing to their classic songs all night. Yacht Rock Revue is not your typical tribute band. They add their own flare to the songs they sing, an array of classic hits songs from the 70s and 80s. Within their set, they also mixed in some of their original songs as well in the mix that the crowd loved. The band got the crowd grooving early on in the night, gearing them up for Train.
Former Sabre bringing Stanley Cup to Lewiston
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Stanley Cup is coming to Western New York. But no, it’s not because the Sabres won the Stanley Cup. Florida Panthers senior advisor and former Sabre Rick Dudley will bring Lord Stanley to Lewiston on Tuesday as part of his day with the cup after Florida won its first-ever title […]
Oliver Street Art Festival returns
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. — The Oliver Street Art Festival in North Tonawanda returns for its 9th year next month. Starting at 11 a.m. on August 3 the festival will highlight more than 60 regional artist vendors featuring handcrafted items, artwork, and vintage pieces. David and Jessica Moerler who are...
New York, New Jersey delegates pledge support to Harris ahead of Democratic National Convention
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries are among the local delegates pledging their support for Kamala Harris for president ahead of the Democratic National Convention."We are brimming with excitement, enthusiasm and unity," Schumer said as he announced that Harris would be the candidate. "She said she would work to earn the support of our party and boy did she do so, in quick order."New York and New Jersey joined other states to give Harris enough delegates to secure the Democratic presidential nomination.There are 3,004 delegates pledged of the 1,976 needed.Sandra Bookman has the latest on the...
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember William Magnarelli Announce $3M Investment in JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli today announced a $3 million investment to support and advance the transformative JMA Wireless Dome renovation project. The pair made the announcement during a press conference at the JMA Dome flanked by Syracuse University leaders and several coaches, including Adrian Autry, head men’s basketball coach, Fran Brown, head football coach, Gary Gait, head men’s lacrosse coach, and Felisha Legette-Jack, head women’s basketball coach.
The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
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