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WNY aviation community mourns loss of local pilot
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Western New York community continues to mourn a local pilot who was killed when her plane went down in Niagara County over the weekend. 26-year-old Melanie Georger died Saturday when she crashed shortly after dropping off skydivers. Former pilot and aviation expert Bob Miller said people in the aviation […]
Independent Health community event with free giveaways
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Independent Health Foundation is giving away school supplies and free health screenings as part of their 'Good for the Neighborhood' program. The program’s mission is to empower those in underserved communities to eat right, be active, see their doctor, and live a smoke-free lifestyle according to their website.
Man who attacked author Salman Rushdie charged with supporting terrorist group
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A man who severely injured author Salman Rushdie in a frenzied knife attack in western New York faces a new charge that he supported a terrorist group. An indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo on Wednesday charges Hadi Matar with providing material support to Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon and backed by Iran. The indictment didn't detail what evidence linked Matar to the group.
Groundwork Market Garden to receive upwards of $200K for its HealTHY Community Garden Project
Groundwork Market Garden just got a big financial boost, thanks to Buffalo Common Council approving American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding in the amount of $199,255.45. The funding will be earmarked for the organization’s HealTHY Community Garden Project, which is in the process of converting five vacant lots on Leslie Street on the city’s East Side into community gardens that will be a source of nutritional health for nearby residents, as well as others who are interested in obtaining locally farmed produce. Since 2015, Groundwork Market Garden has been dedicated to community supported agriculture. As part of its mission, the organization has set out to educate the community on the benefits of eating healthy foods that are farmed locally.
7 Buffalo Beer Briefs to Know This Week: July 24
Each week we round up the best and biggest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Buffalo and Western New York. Here’s what’s trending:. Want to share your Buffalo/WNY beer news with us? Email buffalobeerleague@aol.com!. 1. Lilly Belle Meads, Magic Bear Beer Cellar Collab Release. Lilly Belle...
Construction Lull: Nowakowski seeks answers from Sinatra
Fillmore District Council Member Mitch Nowakowski is seeking an update from developer Nick Sinatra, CEO of Sinatra and Company, per the hold up of the Heritage Point Development project at Canalside. Work remains at a standstill, which has become worrisome for the City, as well as for neighbors of the development, or lack thereof.
Who is Jessica Pegula? Bills owners’ daughter in Olympics
Penn State fans probably know the Pegula name, and tennis fans have been hearing it more and more over the past few years. Now, sports fans around the country will be cheering Jessica Pegula as she takes the court for Team USA in Paris. ...
'Jewel and gem of Canalside: Buffalo Heritage Carousel to celebrate 100 years
BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Heritage Carousel was made and restored 100 years ago and is one out of five solar-powered carousels in the world. "We are the gem and a jewel on Canalside," said Marika Woods-Frankenstein, board member of the Buffalo Heritage Carousel. Since 2021, the ride has...
Marisol: Rediscovering the Surreal Sculptures at Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is hosting a retrospective on Marisol, born María Sol Escobar, a remarkable yet often overlooked figure in the Pop Art movement. Marisol, a Venezuelan American artist, was celebrated for her surreal, life-sized sculptures crafted from wood and casts of her own body. Her art vividly depicted friends, family, and notable figures, including John F. Kennedy, Pablo Picasso, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The latter was based on photographs taken during Marisol’s visit to New Mexico, capturing the essence of O’Keeffe’s spirit and surroundings.
Disabilities Beat: What do we mean by ‘Disability Pride’?
July is Disability Pride Month and this Friday, on the 34th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, the disability community will come together for a festival from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Canalside in Buffalo. This week on the Disabilities Beat, we feature an extended-length panel with two...
Your Guide to Accident Lawyers: Finding Justice After an Unexpected Injury
Accident injuries change lives in an instant, creating immense hardship through soaring medical bills, lost income, and diminished well-being. Pursuing fair compensation alone against insurance giants feels overwhelming when already coping with trauma and disruption. This is where knowledgeable Buffalo accident lawyers make all the difference. Why Do You Need...
Bills Projected to Cut Former Second-Round Pick
The Buffalo Bills overhauled their wide receiving corps this offseason, shipping out last season’s top two performers and replacing them with a mix of veterans and young talent. Despite the wide-open competition, one former second-round pick could still find difficulty landing on the team’s final roster. Nick Wojton of...
Indigenous students learn about health care careers from the Jacobs School and the Seneca Nation Education Department
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was August 2021 and Amanda Bahgat had just started medical school at the University at Buffalo. She was sitting in the required “Medicine and Society” course listening to the professor, a physician of Indigenous descent, who was lecturing on childhood trauma and the social-biological determinants of health. Then he asked the class if anyone was of Native American descent.
Common councilman pushes for progress on Heritage Point
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A summer day at Canalside shows just how far the area has come in the last 15 years. But just across the road is where the progress stalls. Six years ago, a promise was made to add new buildings to Canalside known as Heritage Point, containing apartments and commercial spaces with the hopes of further revitalizing the waterfront.
Phil Catanese Honored for Community Service
Phillip Catanese, director of centers & college outreach in Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration, received the Ilio DiPaolo Humanitarian Award on July 23 as part of the Buffalo Bisons Italian Night Festival. A passionate servant-leader, Catanese has served on the boards for VIA (Olmsted Center for Sight), Hillside...
Buffalo Common Council adopts resolution to address $40 million budget shortfall
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Buffalo Common Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a resolution to implement a series of measures designed to ensure the fiscal stability of the city. The resolution calls for several key actions and was introduced in response to a $40 million budget shortfall, with even larger deficits anticipated in […]
10 years of Empire State Ride battling cancer
Hundreds of cyclists made their way through the Capital Region, riding for a good cause to raise money for research to put an end to cancer. The event founder, Terry Bourgeois and friends came out for the 10-year anniversary of Empire State Ride. It is a 500 plus mile trek from New York City to Buffalo.
1 injured after shooting on Cambridge Avenue
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was struck by gunfire in a shooting early Tuesday night, Buffalo police officials said. Officials said the shooting occurred just before 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Cambridge Avenue. The 49-year-old man was struck by gunfire in the leg while inside a residence, police said. He was […]
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