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Non-profit providing 100 local families with free home repairs
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight Days of Hope begins its week-long journey to repair homes in Buffalo's Ellicott District this weekend. Over 1,500 volunteers, from 50 organizations in 37 states and Canada are coming together from July 20 to July 27. Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) is a Christian, non-profit...
Forgotten receiver proves Bills' Josh Allen doesn't need Stefon Diggs
Buffalo Bills' quarterback Josh Allen has already shown the ability to elevate his supporting cast. Remember Robert Foster? If so, you're a real one. Foster will likely go down as one of the more obscure wide receiver names in Buffalo Bills' history, and, if not for quarterback Josh Allen, the former undrafted pass-catcher would be even more of an unknown than he is today.
Bills Mafia Members Needed For New TV Commercial
Once again a local TV production company is looking for members of Bills Mafia to be part of an upcoming commercial. READ MORE: THIS IS THE MOST UNDERRATED SPOT FOR WINGS IN WESTERN NEW YORK. Casting Buffalo has posted on their social media that they are currently recruiting members of...
Buffalo Animal Shelter hosting a reduced-fee adoption event this weekend
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The City of Buffalo Animal Shelter is holding a reduced-fee adoption event on Saturday. Fees are about $100 for dogs and $65 for cats, according to their Facebook post. It includes spay or neuter, vaccines, a bag of pet food, and a free first vet visit.
PUSH Buffalo's new training center represents 'the green workforce revolution'
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sustainability Workforce Training Center officially opened on the West Side of Buffalo on Thursday. It's the first green job training center focused on meeting climate and energy standards while increasing access to clean energy-related job training and opportunities. “The green workforce revolution is here and...
Rediscovering the Roots: “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train” Premieres Soon
(WNY News Now) – Jamestown -A riveting new radio documentary, “10,000 Maniacs: Can’t Ignore the Train,” will soon hit the airwaves, offering an intimate look into the early days of Jamestown’s iconic band, 10,000 Maniacs. This four-part series, produced by Crying Out Loud Productions and WRFA, is set to premiere on WRFA 107.9 FM on Friday, July 26th at 6 p.m.
Randolph Woman Charged with Stealing Gift Cards from Mail
A Cattaraugus County woman has been arrested on a federal charge after she allegedly stole multiple gift cards from the mail. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced Friday that 45-year-old Melissa Olson of Randolph has been charged with theft of mail by officer or employee. The probe began after the U.S....
Patrick Miller is excited that Bradner Stadium is new venue for Wounded Warrior Concert
OLEAN — In a change of venue, Col. Patrick Miller is bringing his annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior concert to Olean’s Bradner Stadium Saturday. The Allegany native, wounded 10 years ago in the Fort Hood shootings, held previous concerts at Allegany Firemens Field. “Mayor Bill Aiello and the...
Hornell man arrested after Canisteo theft
CANISTEO, N.Y. (WETM) — A Hornell man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing from someone in Canisteo. Sean M. Ayers, 53, was arrested on July 18 after police investigated a July 15 complaint about a theft. According to the Canisteo Police Department, the investigation found that property was stolen from the person who made the complaint, and police identified Ayers as the suspect after asking the public for help identifying a picture of the suspect.
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: South Shore ‘can go all the way’, but Staten Islanders have tough road
Death. Taxes. South Shore in the New York State Tournament. For the fourth straight year, the boys from Tottenville will represent the borough in the Little League 12-year-old All-Star baseball tourney at the state level, which will be held right here on Staten Island. South Shore has already garnered the District 24 and Section 3 South titles along the way and will go against the other seven sectional champs from around the state beginning next week.
Olean Oilers Fall 13-3 to Hornell Steamers
HORNELL, NY — For the fourth time this season, the Oilers found themselves on the wrong side of the 10-run mercy rule. The game was stopped in the eighth inning when the Steamers took a 13-3 lead. The Oilers gave up four runs to the Steamers in the first inning, which proved to be too much for them to overcome on Friday night. The Steamers extended their streak to 14 straight wins on the season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Oilers pitcher Dale Beneway pitched two innings and allowed five runs with four earned off six hits. Beneway started five games this season and played in a total of nine. Friday's game was his first loss. Relief pitcher Matt Marsh only lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing five earned runs off five hits. The Oilers remain a half-game ahead of Dansville in the western division of the New York Collegiate Baseball League. Both teams will be in action on Saturday for their last representative games of the regular season. The Oilers travel to Houghton on Saturday to face the Genesee Rapids. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sheridan Drive home in Amherst sells for over $2 million
AMHERST, N.Y. — Sheridan Drive is a long, main road in the Buffalo area, but not one that typically comes to mind for million-dollar home sales. Yet, a house just sold for over $2 million there. Barbara Baker recently sold 4959 Sheridan Drive, Amherst for $2.24 million to 4959...
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Hamburg man continues fight to get back his pet, Albert the Alligator
The original owner of Albert the Alligator, Tony Cavallaro, is continuing to contest the New York State DEC’s decision to seize his 750-pound pet from his Hamburg home. He is now suing the state department in attempts to get him back. More from WBEN:
Eighteen Mile Creek proposed clean up plan, community comments welcome
NEW YORK — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a new cleanup plan on Friday for a portion of the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site in Niagara County. The EPA is asking the public to comment on the plan starting Friday, July 19 until August 19. EPA will host a public meeting at Newfane Townhall located at 2737 Main Street, Newfane, on August 1 at 6 p.m.
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