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Buffalo Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Alleged Shooting Outside Corner Store
(WNY News Now) – Buffalo – A Buffalo woman has been indicted on multiple felony charges, including attempted murder, for allegedly firing shots at a group of people during a drive-by shooting outside a corner store. A Buffalo woman is facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, following...
Kenmore Woman Receives Maximum Sentence for Selling Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine in Fatal Overdose Case
(WNY News Now) – Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that 36-year-old Ashley M. Holmes of Kenmore was sentenced before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio. She received the maximum sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, the...
Time is running out for Tyrell Shavers to make final push for Bills roster spot
Buffalo Bills fans should be excited that the preseason is coming to an end this weekend. We are just four quarters away from getting ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Before the Bills start to prepare for the Arizona Cardinals, they will need to play out their final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Buffalo won their first game of the preseason last weekend in Pittsburgh without scoring a touchdown.
Former Sabres Trade Target Finds New Home
Earlier this offseason, the Buffalo Sabres were one of the clubs that "checked in" on top prospect Rutger McGroarty, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press' Mike McIntyre. View the original article to see embedded media. However, the Sabres can now check McGroarty off their wish list. The Winnipeg Jets traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for fellow top prospect Brayden Yager. Following the move, McGroarty immediately signed his entry-level contract with the Penguins. While the Sabres landed several forwards this offseason, bringing in McGroarty would have easily been their most significant addition. The 2022 first-round pick has...
OTB set to discuss search for Wojtaszek replacement
Board chairman won't say whether Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is in the running for the top job at the Off-Track Betting Corp. OTB Chairman Dennis Bassett. Photo by Garrett Looker. If Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown is a candidate for the top job at Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp., the chairman...
Trees are changing color early. Is this a sign of an early fall or something else altogether?
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York recently experienced a taste of fall air, with many spots in the western and central southern tier reporting overnight low temperatures into the 40s. No records were set, but this could definitely be called a taste of "coming attractions". Besides noticing just...
Matt Cosmann Becomes New Head Coach of Canisius Rowing Team
Matt Cosmann has been appointed the new head coach of Canisius University's rowing program, as announced by Athletic Director Bill Maher. Cosmann previously served as the top assistant coach for three years, bringing a wealth of experience that includes coaching at both West Side Rowing Club and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. He has a strong track record of success, including achievements at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta during his coaching career. Cosmann’s transition to the head role comes after former coach Kerri Brace stepped down to take a new position within D'Youville University’s athletic department.
The Buffalo Bills had the best time ever remembering random NBA players
There is no better time of a group of friends can have than sitting around and remembering some guys. In a deeply divided country, naming former professional athletes is perhaps the one thing that can bring us all together. You may not agree on politics or religion with the rest of your family, but everyone can take a moment to remember that Auburn once had Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams, and Brandon Jacobs all the same college backfield.
Report: Minority ownership deal for Bills could be in place by end of 2024
According to a report from Sports Business Journal on Friday, the NFL will likely try to ensure the sale of a minority portion of the Buffalo Bills in a private equity deal before 2024 comes to a close. Read more from WBEN:
The ROC Back-to-school Event supports rural families living in poverty
Limited funding for rural school districts impacts the ability of rural families on tight budgets to provide the resources their children need to thrive in school. On Aug. 26, The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) will be distributing over 300 school-supply-filled backpacks to children in multiple rural districts. The distribution event will be at The ROC’s campus, located just south of East Aurora. Events will also be held for the Pioneer, parts of Springville Griffith and other rural districts.
WVB: Falcons Flatten Cougars With Opening Night Sweep
SCRANTON, Pa. – Four different players had four kills, and Lackawanna put up 19 service aces on its way to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-16) sweep over Genesee CC in the first event of the 2024 season at the Lackawanna College Student Union on Friday evening. The Falcons (1-0)...
Federal Boost: West Seneca Firefighters Secure $108K for Vital Equipment
(WNY News Now) – West Seneca, N.Y. – A new federal grant is set to enhance the safety and readiness of West Seneca firefighters, thanks to crucial funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the amount of $108,220.95. The West Seneca Fire District #3 has been...
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
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