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Buffalo dedicates park-like space to victims on second anniversary of racist mass shooting
The city of Buffalo on Tuesday marked the second anniversary of a racist mass shooting that killed 10 Black people with the dedication of a memorial space honoring the victims.Anchoring the space outside the Tops supermarket targeted in the attack is a sculpture entitled “Unity,” which features purple metal pillars representing each person killed. Three gold pillars represent those who were wounded.The sculpture by Buffalo artist Valeria Cray and her son, Hiram Cray, is part of the newly constructed 5/14 Tops Honor Space, a small park-like area with benches, pillars and gardens.“It’s still so traumatic,” said Buffalo resident Lisa...
New defendants added in Five Star Bank’s lawsuit against restaurant owner over alleged fraud
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — An updated civil complaint in a lawsuit by Five Star Bank against local restaurant owner Katherine Mott has revealed new details, implicating additional defendants in a nearly $19-million fraud scheme. According to a report from Buffalo Business First, the lawsuit now includes defendants Kristina Bourne, Robert...
65+ Awesome Events to Check Out This June in WNY 2024
June is here and it is officially the kick off to festival season here in Western New York. We start the month on a high note with Buffalo Pride Week and end the month with Step Out Buffalo’s very own Buffalo Artisans & Flea modern market experience. In between all that, you’ll find live music, comedy shows, art festivals and more! Without further ado, let’s get into our curated list of exciting events happening this June in WNY, as chosen by our editors.
West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Thursday, May 16th, 2024
Buffalo’s Common Council has approved $500,000 in funding for the Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center, Rachel’s is closing Syracuse and Texas locations, and the Fashion Outlets will host a health fair next week.
History shows nice weather for the Buffalo Bills home opener at Highmark Stadium
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — We're gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year in Western New York!. We now know the Buffalo Bills will take on the Arizona Cardinals on September 8 at 1 p.m. in Orchard Park. Let's take a look at what the weather's...
Persistent Threat: Two Years After Buffalo Massacre, Hate Crimes Targeting Black Community Show No Signs of Abating
The FBI data reveals that over half of reported hate crimes nationwide between 2020 and 2022 targeted Black individuals, with a 14.6% rise in 2022, and the "Unity" monument at Tops Supermarket serves as a reminder of the ongoing racial violence against Black communities. The post Persistent Threat: Two Years After Buffalo Massacre, Hate Crimes Targeting Black Community Show No Signs of Abating appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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