West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Legendary rock star Gene Simmons of KISS will be honored with the Key to the City of Niagara Falls this Sunday afternoon at 1 to celebrate his successful business partnership with Niagara Falls-based Rock Steady Sodas. Simmons launched MoneyBag Sodas with Rock Steady back in 2017. Niagara Falls will also name a downtown street "Gene Simmons Boulevard" in recognition of the rock icon.

The National Buffalo Wing Festival will celebrate its 23rd year this Labor Day Weekend. There's several new attractions this year, including 63 new wing flavors, like Maple Bacon Jalapeno, French Toast, Hot Dill Pickle and Smoked Bourbon. There'll also be a new layout, with all food being served in Highmark Stadium's main concourse. The field will be open for Festival-goers to walk around.

Leveling The Playing Field, a national group that collects used sports equipment for athletic programs across the country, is now distributing equipment in Western New York. Coaches, Phys. Ed. teachers and community leaders can request equipment at LevelingThePlayingField.org.

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