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The Most Deadly Prison Riot In America Happened In New York
New York State has the notorious distinction of being the home of the deadliest prison riot in U.S. history. The 53rd anniversary of the tragedy is coming up in about a month and a half. The Attica Prison Riot, also known as the Attica Prison Rebellion, began on September 9, and ended on September 13, 1971, at the Attica Correctional Facility in Attica, New York. Attica is located at 639 Exchange Street in Wyoming County.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival’s New Sustainable Home
The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (HVSF) has received final approval for its new site plan, marking a significant milestone. Designed by Studio Gang, the new campus in Garrison, NY, will feature the United States' first purpose-built LEED Platinum theater. This new venue emphasizes sustainability, with the 98-acre campus gifted by philanthropist Chris Davis focusing on green space and rewilding.
Wing Lovers Celebrate: Local bar celebrates National Chicken Wing Day with 60 cent wings
AMHERST, N.Y. — Anchor Bar in Amherst is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a deal for customers. In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, which is on July 29, Anchor Bar rewards program members can enjoy 60-cent wings announced the Amherst location. According to the National Chicken Council, the...
Construction Watch: The City Club
Larkin Development is wrapping up renovations to the former Larkin Men’s Club building at 696 Seneca Street into “The City Club.” The building will include ten apartments, eight one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, and a small ground floor commercial space fronting Seneca Street. The brick building fronts...
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Friday, July 26th, 2024
An international Pilates brand opens a studio in Williamsville, Niagara University gets funds for virus-prevention research, Canisius launches three programs for new school year, and an Amherst-based capital management company sells.
City officials respond to disabled activists’ protest at flag raising ceremony
An official in Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s office addressed “the concerns raised by disabled activists” at a Disability Pride flag raising ceremony, but stopped short of apologizing for what one activist called an “insulting and disrespectful” decision. Several disabled advocates left Wednesday’s ceremony in Niagara...
Colin Cowherd projection proves that the Bills still own AFC East
The AFC East will be a tight battle in 2024 and the Buffalo Bills are going to need to do everything possible to win their fifth consecutive division championship. For the last four seasons, the Bills have been crowned champions of the division but this could potentially be the year that they are dethroned despite having Josh Allen under center.
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...
As complaints mount, Council President suggests city create its own ambulance service
AMR is the primary ambulance provider in Buffalo. They have been operating without a contract since March 2021. Many city lawmakers have received reports of ambulances showing up over an hour late, or not showing up at all. More from WBEN:
Rust Belt Books Building Sold, Store Staying
The Buffalo building that’s been home to Rust Belt Books has landed a new owner. While Rust Belt Books remains, the West Side building at 415 Grant St. has been acquired by Tre Gambe LLC, who paid $230,000 for the 2,492-square-foot building, according to July 24 filings in the Erie County Clerk's office.
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
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