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Cheektowaga Man Sentenced for Dog Fighting and Gun Charges
(WNY News Now) – Cheektowaga – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 24-year-old James A. Jackson of Cheektowaga was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi. He received a one-year sentence for his conviction in an animal cruelty case, which will be served concurrent to his determinate sentence of two years in prison followed by 3 years of post-release supervision on a gun charge in a separate case.
'It's horrible': Broadway Market Save-A-Lot preparing to close as owner behind on rent
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Save-A-Lot shopper, Ben, came to the Broadway market Tuesday expecting the chain grocery store to be open. "I get here and the doors says temporarily closed," Ben said. "And I wanted to get some snacks." A handwritten sign on the front door reads, "Sorry for...
Tonawanda man to become first living heart donor in US in 8 years
TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — 38-year-old Patrick McDonald has battled asthma throughout his life. In 2020, he battled COVID-19. Two years later, after multiple bouts of pneumonia, he needed emergency surgery to remove two-thirds of his right lung. He’s currently waiting for a double lung and heart transplant. Despite all...
'Disgust and upset’: Buffalo Diocese plans to close St. Jude Center downtown
BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — “I don’t know where I would go,” declared Pat Moore, a worshiper at St. Jude Center. As the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo continues to move forward with its Road to Renewal to downsize the number of churches and worship sites across Western New York, the long-time St Jude Center in downtown Buffalo is slated to close.
Schumer announces $40M to make I-90 a 'semiconductor superhighway'
New Yorkers can start call I-90 the "semiconductor superhighway." Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer already is after announcing a $40 million investment through the CHIPS Act that is coming to the state. “In a few years, a quarter of all the chips manufactured in the United States will be along...
Intoxicated Driver Sentenced to 5-15 Years for Fatal Wrong-Way Crash
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 53-year-old Guillermo Morales of Buffalo was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek. He received an indeterminate sentence of 5 to 15 years in prison. On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at approximately 3:06 a.m., the defendant, while…
2 Fatal Train Accidents In Buffalo Area Within 2 Months
There have been two fatal train accidents in Buffalo within the past two months, with a total of four people dying. Most recently, a woman died after being struck by a train. One Of The Deadliest Train Crashes In The U.S. Was In New York. One of the deadliest train...
Sabres' Konsta Helenius makes strong first impression at development camp
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The past week for Sabres first-round pick Konsta Helenius has been a whirlwind. From Finland to Buffalo, with a pitstop in between in Las Vegas, to hear his name called as the 14th overall pick in the NHL Draft. “Unbelievable, you know, getting drafted in front...
The Best Buffalo Foods To Make In An Air Fryer
An airfryer can be a game changer for your dinner time routine here in Buffalo. Don’t believe us? We’ll show you!. As you can imagine, making nightly meals at home instead of ordering takeout is generally much healthier and more budget-friendly. But if you’re looking to upgrade your home cooking game, it might be the time to invest in the illustrious air fryer.
New York Beer Project Adds Buffalo Touch In New Restaurant
The New York Beer Project's latest restaurant finally opened in Orchard Park. If you're one of the few who have already checked it out, did you notice this?. People have been anxiously awaiting the opening date of the new restaurant in Orchard Park to open up. We were able to go there last weekend for a friend's birthday and we had a great time.
Letter: History, facts and Buffalo wings
Over the years, I’ve talked to many people who believe Buffalo wings were named after the buffalo who roam the great prairies out west. But all too often, the American general public is misinformed. First, there are no buffalo in North America. There are bison, which are often mistaken for buffalo, but in fact, they’re two distinctly different species. Buffalo wings were invented by Teressa Bellissimo, co-owner of The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York in 1964. Hence, the name “Buffalo” with a capital “B”. ...
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