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Forest Lawn shares an Olympic connection
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris many local places are sharing their connections to the popular games. Forest Lawn shared in a social media post made on Friday ahead of the opening ceremonies that an Olympic athlete rests on their grounds. In the post...
What 2 Do: Summer Fun at The Boulevard
AMHERST, N.Y. — This summer, The Boulevard Consumer Square is hosting "summer fun days" on the first Saturday of every month!. According to their Facebook, on June 1 they held a "Sports Spectacular" that included meeting fan favorite teams, games to play, face painting and more. On July 6 they hosted "Fun in the Sun," a beach-themed day, with hot dogs, ice cream, crafts, and face painting.
Fans to campout at Sahlen Field tonight
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bisons will be playing against the Syracuse Mets at 7:05 p.m. Friday night, but what's to come after the game is when all the fun will happen. A fan-favorite tradition, 'Family Campout' night will have fans feeling right at home. Fans will get to sleep under the stars at Sahlen Field.
Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans Forward Roster Shuffle: Kulich, Aube-Kubel, Zucker & More
The Buffalo Sabres are undergoing significant changes, including a new head coach and roster adjustments at the NHL and AHL levels, particularly concerning their forward lines. Rochester's head coach Seth Appert moved to the Sabres' staff, with Michael Leone taking over as the new Amerks head coach. 20-year-old Jiri Kulich,...
Upstate New York May Be Home To Mobster’s $130 Million Hidden Treasure
The search for a mobster's $130 million hidden treasure continues in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Legendary mobster Dutch Schultz may have buried a fortune somewhere in Upstate New York. Pine Plains Business Is Named After Dutch Schultz. In September 2020, Dutch's Spirits opened on Harvest Homestead Farm...
RFP for Fundraising & Development Consultant – Open NOW through August 15!
PHOTO: JBLC Board & Staff with sculptor, Olalekan Jeyifous, at the “Spirit of Inspiration” Dedication Ceremony, June 22, 2023. Just Buffalo Literary Center seeks to retain a Development consultant, firm/organization to support Board & staff in fundraising & donor cultivation in anticipation of JBLC’s 50th anniversary. The...
Former Sabres quickly found work as free agents this summer
In past offseasons, it sometimes took former Buffalo Sabres time to find work. Some went overseas or returned to the minors. Some never played in the NHL again. But earlier this month, seven players from the 2023-24 squad quickly signed NHL contracts as free agents. Some updates are below. –...
New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens
Whew! Roommates, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct seeks to remove Judge Erin Gall over racist remarks towards four Black teenagers. RELATED: Update Judge In Viral Court Video Says Michigan Man Never Had A License, Shuts Down Clerical Error Narrative NYC Judge Faces Possible Removal On July 22, the request followed allegations that [...] The post New York Judge Faces Possible Removal For Racial Remarks To Black Teens appeared first on The Shade Room.
JetBlue Making It Easier For Florida Fins Fans To See Their Team In Buffalo
JetBlue has announced that they are going to offer nonstop service to Buffalo beginning October 26th, just one week before Miami heads to Highmark Stadium to take on the Bills November 3rd. Also, additional flights are being added in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Bills rookie gets reality check from coaching staff after rough start to camp
Going from college to the NFL is a hard adjustment and we usually don’t see a lot of success with players quickly adjusting to the speed of the NFL. It is faster and harder and a lot of players struggle to catch up to speed. It is completely normal and as long as they keep improving, the game will start to slow down.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul announces completion of world’s largest training for explosive-device response
Over 100 public safety and military personnel from New York and beyond recently gathered to participate in a week-long training exercise on response tactics for improvised explosive devices, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. According to a press release from Hochul’s office, the Raven’s Challenge is the world’s largest annual training exercise...
Brandon Beane updates Micah Hyde’s status from Bills training camp
The door remains open for Micah Hyde, according to Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane. The Bills GM spoke via video conference at the start of 2024 training camp. Hyde is still not present summer workouts, but it’s still an option for him as far as Beane is concerned. After lingering neck injuries, the 33-year-old safety is considering hanging it up and retiring. However, he has not officially done so yet. Beane said Hyde is “staying ready,” but it does not sound like Hyde intends on returning to football just yet. Hyde noted this offseason that if he does come back to the NFL, it will be only be in Buffalo. Beane’s full thoughts on Hyde’s status can be found in the clip below: https://billswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2024/07/beane-hyde-Made-with-Clipchamp.mp4 RelatedBills' Sean McDermott provides update on potential defensive play callingMarquez Valdes-Scantling approves of Josh Allen funPFF: Bills' Rasul Douglas, Taron Johnson named among top-32 cornerbacks in the NFL
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tourney 2024: Jake Romero, Vin Ruggiero power South Shore to 1st regional in 15 years (photos)
Jake Romero likely never broke a sweat. Heck, he might have still been mentally preparing himself as he settled into playing right field in the top of the first inning when South Shore manager Bob Laterza made the difficult decision to make a pitching change just two batters into the game.
NO Gas Mowers/Blowers This Fall For New York State?
The fall is just a few weeks away and, as August begins, there are reports that New York State won't be using gas powered equipment for fall cleanup. There are few things that remind you fall is here as much as the sound of a gas powered leaf blower buzzing on a crisp day. But that sound will be a thing of the past in various New York State parks.
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