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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...
Buffalo man sentenced for killing motorist in wrong-way crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man was sentenced Tuesday afternoon for killing a motorist in a wrong-way crash on the I-190 on Aug. 12, 2023, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Guillermo Morales, 53, received an indeterminate sentence of five to 15 years in prison. Officials said around 3 a.m., Morales was driving […]
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.
Big first inning powers Red Wings to 10-4 win in Buffalo
An eight-run first inning powered the Rochester Red Wings to a 10-4 victory over the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday in Buffalo. All eight runs in the first came with two outs, as the Wings (6-2 in the second half, 44-37 overall) opened the scoring when Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb drew back-to-back walks, with Lipscomb’s walk forcing home Darren Baker from third to make it 1-0. Shortstop Jackson Cluff followed with a single to bring in Riley Adams, then Alex Call lined a 2-2 fastball from Chad Green to center to bring in two more and extend the lead to 4-0.
Bruce Hornsby cancels Upstate NY concerts due to vocal issues
Bruce Hornsby has canceled or rescheduled several tour dates, including multiple shows in Upstate New York, due to vocal issues. The Grammy Award-winning musician has canceled his appearances at the 4th of July celebration Thursday at Albany’s Empire State Plaza and a Saturday, July 6, concert at Point of the Bluff in Hammondsport. Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers also rescheduled a July 8 show at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda for Oct. 7.
CEPA Gallery position open for a new Executive Director
CEPA Gallery, a renowned contemporary photography and visual arts center, is excited to announce that it is now accepting resumes for the Executive Director position. This national search seeks a visionary leader to guide the gallery into its next chapter of artistic innovation and community engagement. Located in the heart...
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...
Woman who accused Pridgen filed second Adult Survivor’s Act case a month later
The woman who filed a sexual abuse lawsuit against the former Buffalo council president filed a second case a month later against the New York State, alleging sexual abuse in a state prison
Returning home for Patrick Geary
It is only 23 a minute drive from Hamburg, NY to the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. For Patrick Geary, the distance may be longer after his time at Michigan State. However, the Hamburg native is back playing in Buffalo for the Sabres after being drafted last week. Buffalo selected the...
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