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Three influential WNY women honored by Mount St. Mary Academy
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Mount St. Mary Academy wrapped up the month of June hosting their annual Alumnae weekend celebration- bringing graduates of all years together again to celebrate three influential women who have served the Western New York community. Awards ceremonies honored Elizabeth Leous Bressette '77, Annie Deck-Miller '89,...
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...
2024 Bills Fantasy Football Primer: Josh Allen, Quarterbacks
Josh Allen was the top-scoring quarterback in fantasy football last year, but the Buffalo Bills superstar enters the 2024 season facing questions about whether he can replicate that elite production after an offseason roster overhaul by the AFC contenders. Longtime top target Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans....
Letter to the editor: 'Tripathi and Weber need to resign now'
Editor’s note: This letter remains in the condition in which it was sent. From: Buffalo SUNY BDS** (**SUNY BDS is not affiliated with SUNY or NYS) Tripathi and Weber need to resign now. The UB President and Provost are either too incompetent or too lazy to continue to lead...
CNY leaders plan out future investments after being awarded millions in federal funding
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Three major cities in Upstate New York have been awarded $40 million in federal funding under the CHIPS & Science Law. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the news on Tuesday. Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo win $40 million to establish 'Semiconductor Superhighway'. The $40 million will be divided...
26 Shirts celebrates meeting $2 million mark in donations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "I remember being so excited that we hit $10,000 dollars so this is just, we're in unchartered territory here," 26 Shirts Founder Del Reid told 2 On Your Side, as it was announced his company had surpassed $2 million in donations to local families and charitable organizations.
'It's unbelievable being drafted in front of my family': Sabres Konsta Helenius embracing Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It’s been a whirlwind week for Buffalo Sabres first-round pick Konsta Helenius. “It’s unbelievable being drafted in front of my family,” said Helenius. Helenius, a proud native of Finland, has traversed the globe from his homeland to Las Vegas, and then back...
Reports: Golden Knights sign F Victor Olofsson
Dec 19, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Victor Olofsson (71) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports. The Vegas Golden Knights signed forward Victor Olofsson to a one-year, $1.075 million contract, multiple outlets...
Buffalo’s Metro Rail Unveils New Remodeled Train Station At Canalside
Folks who take the Metro Rail into downtown Buffalo are in for a treat as the NFTA premiers something they have been working on for some time. In a ceremony just steps from Lake Erie and the Buffalo River, officials from the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, along with representatives of all levels of Western New York government, cut the ribbon on a brand new metro rail station.
Schumer announces $40 million in Tech Hub funding for Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region being the first of only 12 Tech Hub award winners in the nation, bringing a major $40 million in federal funding to the region. Read more from WBEN:
$40 Million Boost for Upstate New York Tech Corridor
(WNY News Now) – Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) joined Representatives Joe Morelle (NY-25), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Brandon Williams (NY-22) to announce that the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor), comprised of the Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, has been selected to receive $40 million in Phase II funding in the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program.
Top 5 position battles entering 2024 Buffalo Bills training camp
The Buffalo Bills’ depth chart will look a bit different in 2024. Despite household names like Josh Allen, Dion Dawkins, Ed Oliver, and Matt Milano continuing to lead the way on their respective sides of the ball, plenty of spots will be up for grabs on the team. Players...
Bills EDGE Von Miller, frustrated and angry, says he shouldn’t have played in 2023
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller is staring down the challenge of a comeback season as a 35-year-old two-time Super Bowl winner and Super Bowl 50 MVP, who’s been a perennial All-Pro and Pro Bowl player. Miller’s bust in Canton’s NFL Hall of Fame is a matter of when, not if. Upon retirement, the clock will begin counting down the time until voters can induct Miller as one of the modern era’s premiere edge rushers.
Buffalo Fire offers helpful tips for firework safety
With some considering setting off some of their own fireworks or sparklers this Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Buffalo Fire Department gave a safe firework demonstration and offered some important tips to keep in mind. More from WBEN:
Inside a local firework company's July 4th preparation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Skylighters Fireworks of Western New York is preparing for what some may call the busiest firework holiday of the year- putting on 59 shows over the course of four nights throughout this single week alone. "It's our Superbowl right now," said Skylighters' owner, Matt Shaw, as he shared his excitement for the company's busy week ahead.
Early deficit doomed Bisons on Tuesday
Gabriel Cancel homered for the fourth straight game in the loss. Buffalo, NY- The Buffalo Bisons were unable to overcome an eight-run first inning by the Rochester Red Wings in a 10-4 loss on Tuesday night at Sahlen Field. Three of Buffalo’s four runs came on solo home runs, led...
Sabres release 2024-25 regular season schedule
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres have released their 2024-25 regular season schedule. Things begin over in the Czech Republic as part of the NHL's Global Series, with back-to-back games against the New Jersey Devils in Prague on October 4th and 5th. The regular season wraps up with a home...
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