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Shea's Performing Arts Center teaching local kids how to make, perform their own musicals
Shea’s Performing Arts Center enters the final week of its two-week Summer Musical Theatre Intensive on Monday, which teaches 80 local kids ages 9-17 how to master the art of writing, singing and performing in their very own musicals. More from WBEN:
Shea's Performing Arts Center teaching local kids how to make, perform their own musicals
Shea’s Performing Arts Center enters the final week of its two-week Summer Musical Theatre Intensive on Monday, which teaches 80 local kids ages 9-17 how to master the art of writing, singing and performing in their very own musicals. More from WBEN:
Kracker: GOP united heading into National Convention
Republican delegates from across the country are heading to Milwaukee for this week’s Republican National Convention. One of them is Erie County GOP leader Michael Kracker, who says the party is united. Read more from WBEN:
Kracker: GOP united heading into National Convention
Republican delegates from across the country are heading to Milwaukee for this week’s Republican National Convention. One of them is Erie County GOP leader Michael Kracker, who says the party is united. Read more from WBEN:
Analysis: Evaluating security measures, FBI's investigation of Trump's attempted assassination
In the hours after the attempted assassination of former President, and soon-to-be Republican nominee for U.S. President this November, Donald Trump, reactions continue to certain elements of the shooting, including security measures. More from WBEN:
Condemnation of Trump shooting incident crosses party lines as local officials weigh-in
Condemnation and concern were the emotions being conveyed by political leaders from Buffalo, Western New York and New York State late Saturday as word of the shooting incident at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania spread.
National Weather Service upgrades Eden tornado to EF-2 status
In an update from the National Weather Service on Friday night, the tornado that cut a path through the Town of Eden on Wednesday has been upgraded from an EF-0 rating to an EF-2 rating with estimated peak wind speeds of 115 mph. Read more from WBEN:
Local officials call on OTB Board of Directors to rescind $500,000 severance packages for top executives
State lawmakers Monica Wallace and Sean Ryan were joined Friday by Erie County Comptroller Kevin Hardwick to call on the Western Regional OTB Board of Directors to rescind severance packages for three departing executives. Read more from WBEN:
Biden news conference: 'He put a tourniquet on a seriously bleeding wound, but the wound is far from healed'
A pivotal night for President Joe Biden offered something for both sides. “He put a tourniquet on a seriously bleeding wound,” said Carl Calabrese. Jack O’Donnell adding, “Democrats are no closer to a resolution.”
Sophia the Fierce golf tournament raises funds for Ewing Sarcoma cancer research
A local nonprofit founded by a late 9-year-old cancer warrior, Sophia Benintende, has generated $10,000 from hosting their first golf tournament to support Ewing Sarcoma cancer research at Roswell Park. Read more from WBEN:
Getaway driver in Clinton Street bar shooting sentenced to 10 years in prison
52-year-old Luis Martinez of Buffalo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of parole for his role as a getaway driver in a 2021 shooting on Clinton Street. Read more from WBEN:
Casting Buffalo's Actors Expo returns in August
The second annual Casting Buffalo Actors Expos is returning to the Atrium at Rich’s on August 3rd. From Noon - 7pm, the expo will feature an array of events and activities, including workshops, a live stunt showcase, and a professional photo booth
Casting Buffalo's Actors Expo returns in August
The second annual Casting Buffalo Actors Expo is returning to the Atrium at Rich’s on Saturday, Aug. 3. From 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. ET, attendees will have the opportunities to network, meet local casting directors and more. Read more from WBEN:
Western New York charities optimistic for future despite national downward trend in giving
A recent annual Giving USA report shows that charitable giving dropped in 2.1% in 2023, a similar downward trend when compared to 2022, when Giving USA reported a 3.4% decline. Read more from WBEN:
From Japan to Lockport: Subaru Global and U.S. executives help dedicate West Herr's newest dealership
The opening of West Herr Auto Group’s 3rd dealership, in Lockport, drew Subaru officials from as far away as Japan on Thursday. “We’re grateful,” West Herr CEO Scott Bieler said several times. The company also donated a new vehicle to People, Inc.
Buffalo Water announces significant step forward in fluoride restoration
The Buffalo Water Authority on Thursday initiated operations to install equipment necessary for the fluoridation process near the filtration plant at the Colonel Ward Pumping Station. More from WBEN:
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