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New Foods Available At The Erie County Fair
The "12 Best Days Of Summer" is nearly here in Western New York and this year you will have a chance to enjoy some new foods at the Erie County Fair. Officials with the Fair released the new foods that will be available this year at the Fair on Thursday and there is something for everyone.
Huge Expansion and More Jobs Coming to West Seneca, New York
In one of the largest expansion projects in its history, Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc. is working on plans for a $150 million project that will more than double the size - and capacity - of its West Seneca operations hub. Upstate Niagara has proposed a 250,000-square-foot addition to its existing...
New happenings, eats at 2024 Erie County Fair
Gates will open at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds for the 184th Erie County Fair. This year’s fair will feature plenty of new foods, attractions and full days of fun for all ages through Sunday, Aug. 18. More from WBEN:
Erie County assistant district attorney removed following investigation
After roughly five weeks on the job, De'Lenci Shannon-Brown has been removed from his role as Erie County assistant district attorney following an investigation into official misconduct after allegedly sharing confidential information with a convicted felon, according to the DA's office. Acting Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane says Shannon-Brown,...
184th Erie County Fair - August 7th - 18th
BUFFALO, N.Y. — "The Best 12 Days of Summer" take place at the 184th Erie County Fair, August 7th - August 18th, 2024. Opening Day is Ch. 2 Day on Wednesday, August 7th with FREE Admission with a donation of four or more canned of non-perishable food items to benefit FeedMore WNY. Gate Hours at the Erie County Fair are 11am - 10pm each day, Mid-Way hours are 12pm-11pm.
CAWTILE continues fight against wind turbines in Great Lakes with public event
Are wind turbines in Lake Erie an environmental disaster waiting to happen? More people in Erie and Chautauqua counties are beginning to ask this question after a wind turbine failure in Nantucket littered surrounding beaches. More from WBEN:
Speakers at public hearing seek flexibility to New York state's education funding formula
The process of revisiting New York's outdated Foundation Aid formula is underway. A public hearing in Buffalo Thursday was the second of five happening across the state this summer. Foundation Aid is the primary form of state funding that districts recieve. The Rockefeller Institute and the state Education Department are...
New York State Dental Association Celebrates Dedication and Service in Dentistry
The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is proud to recognize two of its members for their unwavering support and dedication to the dental profession. NYSDA, a member organization comprised of ethical, caring, and involved dentists and dental students from across the state, annually presents two awards to members for their outstanding work and advocacy.
Boston City Council looks to protect workers during extreme heat
After Boston’s recent heat emergency and record-breaking highs this summer, the city council is examining ways to protect workers from extreme heat. The council’s labor, workforce and economic development committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the matter with public health experts, workers’ rights advocates and organized labor groups.
'Fight of my life': Highmark Stadium construction leader battling cancer but holding on for opening day
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you walk onto the job site for the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park you will find more than 500 skilled workers honored to be a part of building the new home of the Buffalo Bills, and one of the biggest construction projects in Western New York History.
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