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Revised Plans Submitted for Towne Gardens Plaza Replacement

BFC Partners has reworked redevelopment plans for the Towne Gardens Plaza site at William and Jefferson Avenue on the near East Side. The previously-approved two phase project with 310 residential units and 30,000 square feet of commercial and community space featuring a seven-story building. BFC is now proposing for a first phase of 149 units in a five-story building replacing the existing retail building on the site and an undefined second phase that would be built along the Jefferson Avenue frontage. A McDonald’s at the William/Jefferson corner under separate ownership will remain.

Buffalo, NY · 12h

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Pleasant Libero Kam Roberts Signs With Buffalo Friday After Record Season

MARION, Ohio — Kam Roberts spent four years doing the least glamorous job in volleyball, and she did it better than anyone else in her conference. The Pleasant High School senior libero will officially sign with the University at Buffalo on Friday, Nov. 13, closing a record-setting high school career and opening a Division I […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Damaged Goods will be an Ode to the Old Pink, with a Splash of Brick Bar for Good Measure

If you’ve walked down Allen Street lately, you’ve probably noticed the bright new paint job on the old Allen Burger Venture building. I spoke to restaurateur Mike Shatzel about it, and he told me that he is preparing to open Damaged Goods – a new bar that he describes as an ode to the Old Pink, with a splash of Brick Bar.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Humboldt Parkway Documentary Encore Screenings @ North Park Theatre

When it comes to the future of the Kensington Expressway (formerly Humboldt Parkway), everyone has an opinion. For those that have high hopes about the expressway one day being restored to its historic glory as an Olmsted boulevard, I suggest that you attend one of the encore screenings at North Park Theatre.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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National Grid providing more than $2 million in economic development grant funding to bolster projects, foster growth across Western New York

Through its various economic development grant programs, National Grid supports the transformation of commercial districts, and long-underused properties in cities and towns across its service areas. And in recent months, the company awarded economic development grants totaling more than $2 million to six projects in Erie, Niagara and Chautauqua counties.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Western N.Y. behavioral health center offers 24/7 care, even on holidays

BestSelf opened their 24/7 BestResponse Crisis Intensive Stabilization Center in January 2026, and has been serving the Western New York community since then. The center offers 24/7 mental health counseling, medication management and crisis services for those experiencing symptoms of mental health crises. "There has never been something like this...

Allegany County, NY · 5h

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Chamber selects Cheri Forsythe as new executive director

West Seneca resident Cheri Forsythe will become executive director of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce beginning Jan. 1, 2027. Forsythe currently serves as community development coordinator, a position she has held for the past five years. She will replace current Executive Director Joe Kirchmyer, who will be retiring at the end of December after eight years of service.

West Seneca, NY · 1d

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USACE Buffalo District Completes $13M Dunkirk Harbor Breakwater Rehabilitation

Editor’s Note: The following is from USACE Buffalo District, curated by America’s Engineers for general public, commercial contractor, and industry visibility. The original article can be found at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers news repository. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, completed rehabilitation of the...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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New Allentown bar to pay homage to The Old Pink

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new dive bar is set to open in Buffalo's Allentown and will pay homage to The Old Pink through late nights, music and a one-sandwich menu. The bar, Damaged Goods, is named after a song by the post-punk band Gang of Four. It is the latest from Mike Shatzel, a seasoned veteran of Buffalo's bar and restaurant industry.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Grand Island schools celebrate veterans

Story and photos by Senior Contributing Writer Alice Gerard. Students and teachers lined the hallways of Veronica Connor Middle School and Grand Island High School on Monday to celebrate veterans, active-duty military and their families, as they marched from the middle school’s library to the Grand Viking Theater in the high school. They made cards for the veterans and they waved flags and placards in the hallways.

Grand Island, NY · 1d

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Cross Country Set to Compete in 2026 NCAA Northeast Regional

The Canisius men's and women's cross country teams continue the postseason at the 2026 NCAA Northeast Regionals at Bethpage State Park in Bethpage, N.Y. The women's 6k is set for 11:00 a.m. with the men's 10k to follow at noon. Junior Nathaniel Fisher is the top returning men's finisher from...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Erie County working to improve behavioral health crisis response

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Erie County is working to improve the way it responds to behavioral health crises, as the Crisis to Care Collaborative shares its progress, community-driven changes and priorities moving forward. The countywide initiative brings together 34 partners from public safety, behavioral health, health care, government and...

Erie County, NY · 16h

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UB Bulls on 5-win streak, become bowl eligible

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Winning five games in a row to become bowl eligible and charge into the contention for a Mid-American Conference championship, the University at Buffalo football team is gaining momentum on its postseason run. Messiah Burch rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns as UB came back to victory 28-7 at Ball […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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West Seneca West rallies to give Grand Island its first loss in Class A football championship

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — In winning a hard-fought championship match with the only Section VI yet to lose this season, West Seneca West captured the Class A title by coming back to beat Grand Island 21-18 on Thursday night at UB’s Broadview Stadium. As sectional champions for the first time in nine years, the Warhawks […]

West Seneca, NY · 16h

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Mississippi State’s Madison Francis heads home for Buffalo game

The Bulldogs are scheduled to play Saturday in Buffalo, about 20 minutes from Francis’ hometown of Lancaster, New York. Coach Sam Purcell said he tries to schedule games near players’ hometowns so they can reconnect with family and inspire young fans.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Nov. 17-24 Thanksgiving Food Drives and Events in the S. Tier

FeedMore WNY supplies food, perishables and operational support to more than 300 member agencies and food pantries across Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Countries. For the past twenty-one years they have received the generous support of the WNY community as they present 97 Rock’s Operation Rock Out Hunger, hosted by DJ Jickster. Thanks to 97 Rock, Kaleida Health and 7 WKBW, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster is headed back to the FeedMore WNY trailer to greet the public and accept donations.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Stories and Corn Husk Dolls: A Native American Heritage Month Workshop for Kids 6 to 9

On Tuesday, November 24, the Kenmore Branch of the Town of Tonawanda Public Library is hosting a Corn Husk Doll Workshop, where young ones can listen to stories and create something special with their own hands. The workshop coincides with Native American Heritage Month. The hour-long program pairs short stories...

Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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Unreal AVATAR Experience Opening 20 Minutes from Buffalo

Opening Day Set for Unreal AVATAR Experience Coming to Niagara Falls

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Women's Basketball Announces Signing of Victoria Harvey

Canisius head women's basketball coach Tiffany Swoffard announced Wednesday that guard Victoria Harvey has signed a National Letter of Intent during the early signing period. Harvey will join the Golden Griffins program as a freshman for the 2027-28 season. A high-level scorer at Kennedy Catholic, Harvey has recorded more than...

Buffalo, NY · 2d