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Mental Health Empowerment Project hosting Wellness Day Expo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Mental Health Empowerment Project is hosting a Wellness Day Expo at the Downtown Buffalo and Erie County library. The event will bring together more than 40 local organizations, businesses, and community members. This includes Medicaid, recovery, and LGBTQ+ resources. Bryant Pugh from the Mental Health...
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Welcomes Workers to New Seneca One Tower Home
BUFFALO, N.Y. — We all know that the Seneca One Tower is one of "the" downtown Buffalo centerpieces when it comes to real estate and now they officially have a significant new office tenant in that 38-story building as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has moved in. The health...
The Editorial Board: Receivership is a tried-and-true solution for neglected Buffalo properties (The Buffalo News)
Put neglected properties into the hands of those who will bring them back to life. It is an idea whose time has come, and it should be strengthened in New York State law. Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly Member Jonathan Rivera, both Democrats, are sponsoring the City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Receivership Act, a bill in the State Legislature that would enable court-ordered receivers to pay for necessary repairs to bring dilapidated buildings up to code, then initiate legal actions requiring the owners to pay for the work.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Former Bill Jordan Poyer knocks mentality of his new team in past seasons vs Buffalo
Former Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer didn’t endear himself to Miami Dolphins fans, or head coach Mike McDaniel, with some cutting comments when he spoke to reporters from Dolphins training camp Wednesday. When he was asked about what it was like playing against the Dolphins as a member of the Bills from 2017-23,...
Upstate New York fire departments awarded $650,000 in Federal funding
BUFFALO, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that fire departments across the state will be awarded $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding will be used for protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. Funding was administered through the U.S....
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Lockport Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Drug Conspiracy
(WNY Now) – BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a Lockport, NY man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for his involvement in a drug conspiracy that led to a fatal overdose. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey E. Intravatola, who handled the...
New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Listeria outbreak sickens at least 12 in New York
NEW YORK – At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.The state Health Department said four of those cases were in New York City, two were in Suffolk County and one was in Nassau County. The remaining five cases were located in Cayuga, Dutchess, Greene, Onondaga and Oswego counties.All 12 patients had to be hospitalized. No deaths linked to the listeria outbreak have been reported in New York.Two cases of listeria have been reported in New Jersey – one in Monmouth County and one...
Lancaster Woman Arrested for DWI in Hanover
(WNY News Now) – Hanover, NY – A Lancaster woman faces multiple charges after traffic stop. On July 26, 2024, at approximately 11:44 PM, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Alleghany Road in the Town of Hanover. The driver, identified as Melanie A. Schultz, 40, of Lancaster, NY, was allegedly found to be driving while intoxicated.
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
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