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Time to pick blueberries with strawberry season over in Western New York
Everybody loves a good, fresh strawberry in Western New York, but strawberry picking season has come to a close. As we enter mid-July, it’s time for another berry to take the spotlight: The blueberry. Read more from WBEN:
David Bellavia addresses Republican National Convention
In a passionate address before the crowd gathered at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WBEN host and Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia asked: “Are our enemies better off than they were four years ago?” Read more here:
North Tonawanda places two-year moratorium on new crypto mining facilities
The North Tonawanda Common Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to place a moratorium on new cyrptomining operations in the city, especially following several complaints living close to cryptomining plants. Read more from WBEN:
Lancaster man gets probation after stealing $173K from employer
A Lancaster man has been given five years probation after stealing $173K from his employer during a four-year period. Bonnes submitted fraudulent invoices to his employer and was caught after an internal audit.
Western New Yorkers flock to catch new Ralph Wilson Park Bridge make its trek down Erie Canal
Tuesday was a special day for many Western New Yorkers with the arrival of the first barge carrying parts of the new Ralph Wilson Park Pedestrian Bridge along the historic Erie Canal. Read more from WBEN:
Local Biden delegate keeping turbulent nature of current election cycle in mind going into virtual vote, DNC trip
Buffalo Common Councilman Mitch Nowakowski is keeping the increasing political divide in mind, as he will soon be travelling to Illinois for the Democratic National Convention in late August as a “Biden delegate”. Read more from WBEN:
Local Biden delegate keeping turbulent nature of current election cycle in mind going into virtual vote, DNC trip
Buffalo Common Councilman Mitch Nowakowski is keeping the increasing political divide in mind, as he will soon be travelling to Illinois for the Democratic National Convention in late August as a “Biden delegate”. Read more from WBEN:
Former DHS agent: No one should have had building access
As the investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump moves forward, a former Homeland Security agent says there should have been some things done differently to avoid the incident this past Saturday. Read more from WBEN:
Councilman Nowakowski and state officials advocate for "City of Buffalo Historic Preservation Receivership Act"
Buffalo Councilman Mitch Nowakowski and members of the NYS Legislature are continuing to address negligence of absentee landlords by attempting to pass an act that would appoint receivers to manage abandoned, neglected properties
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