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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The environmental community often talks about human beings reconnecting to nature. But that also applies to reconnecting the land itself. Tony Hiss is the author of "Rescuing The Planet." His book champions the idea of restoring and protecting fifty percent of the world's wild lands by the year 2050."

2 The Outdoors: "Fifty By Fifty"

New York City, NY

Alden, NY

ALDEN, N.Y. — The Western New York Foster Closet held their coupe car auction Saturday at the Pink Cow Ice Cream Shop in Alden. You may remember the everyday red and yellow little tykes car that children drive around. Volunteers reimagined those cars to be transformed into characters such as Finding Nemo, a Delorian, and some with lights, sounds, and more cool features.

WNY Foster Closet holds annual coupe car auction

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's the first day of June, and Storm Team 2 says we are already in a Summer dry stretch with near-record heat. People across Western New York are certainly feeling it. "It's very hot. I would love to go home and jump in a pool. I...

Cooling centers open to help beat the heat

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The record heat is reason enough to send people to cooling centers and splash pads. However, a hot topic is recruiting more lifeguards. Buffalo is aggressively recruiting for more to open city pools, especially as we approach the end of the school year. The city is hoping to get 80 lifeguards for the season. Unfortunately, the city missed its goal. Instead, Buffalo's Mayor, Byron Brown, says he has a little over 40 lifeguards.

City pools re-open this summer

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin kicked off a multi-city tour at his home stadium on Saturday to distribute medical equipment and promote techniques that helped save his life in January. Hamlin handed out automated external defibrillators for close to 50 youth sports and community organizations...

Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour at Bills' stadium, raises awareness

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Developer Douglas Jemal is nearly ready to finalize his purchase of the Mohawk Ramp from the City of Buffalo and kick off a renovation project that will coincide with the development of new residential and commercial spaces nearby. Paul Millstein, vice president and head of development...

Jemal shares update on Mohawk Ramp plans

COLDEN, N.Y. — In 1994, when Charmaine Then started her business, Edna Louise Liquidations LLC, the Buffalo Bills had a dynamite running back: Thurman Thomas. Little did she know that about 30 years later, she would be holding the liquidation sale for that same athlete. The sale advertisements don’t list Thomas by name, but the post includes images of his memorabilia and lists the location as 7562 Eddy Road, Colden, which is owned by Thomas. (They're not leaving Buffalo.)

'My phone is ringing off the hook,' Edna Louise Liquidations says ahead of Thurman Thomas sale

Erie County, NY

BUFFALO, N.Y. — This summer, Western New Yorkers will be able to get out and experience the parks with the return of some events. Beer enthusiasts will get a chance to try something new on certain Fridays and Saturdays at places like Como Lake Park, Elliott Creek Park, Sprague Brook Park, a Wendt Beach.

2 summer-time event returning to local parks

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A great way to get outside this summer is with an outdoor fitness class. La'Movement Fitness hosted a Summer City Fitness class at MLK Park on Saturday morning. People had an opportunity to move and groove to some music, with live instruction, combining a full-body workout...

Summer City Fitness: Saturday morning class helps people of all ages

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Fire Department is investigating a fire on the city's west side Friday night. Firefighters responded to 53 Hudson Street at 8:35 p.m. The fire started on the first floor of the home, causing about $225,000 in damage. The fire also cause an estimated $125,000...

BFD investigating Friday night fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Police Department continued what has seemingly become a start of summer tradition, seizing ATVs and dirt bikes, and ticketing drivers who are out illegally on city streets. Over the Memorial Day weekend, a joint operation involving New York State Police, the Buffalo Police Department,...

31 ATVs, dirt bikes confiscated in Buffalo

New Jersey State

Niagara Falls, NY

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A firm that wanted to bring another option for those seeking helicopter rides over Niagara Falls has been turned down from using the location they sought by the Niagara Falls City Council. New Jersey-based Fly Hummingbird already has signed up at the helipad on Main...

Niagara Falls helicopter tour controversy

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bandits dominated the Colorado Mammoth. According to Bandits fans, the players "took care of business." The last time the Buffalo Bandits won the championship game was 15 years ago. Fast forward to Saturday night, when more than 1,000 fans showed their support at the Party in the Plaza before a decisive Game 3.

Fans react to Buffalo Bandits' NLL championship win

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High Schoolers from across Western New York are setting sail on Hoyt Lake. On Thursday, the Buffalo Maritime Center held its student boat launch at Hoyt Lake. Nearly 50 Students from St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Maritime Charter, Riverside Academy, and Lafayette High School took part in building the boats. The program aims to help students learn skills that can help them in future careers and in life.

Ships ahoy at Hoyt Lake

BUFFALO, N.Y. — June 1 marks the beginning of Mayor Brown’s Annual 'Reading Rules! Kids Summer Reading Challenge'. A kick-off event was held Thursday to commemorate the challenge's 22nd year. The program has grown a lot in those two decades. During the first year of the program, only...

Reading Rules! Summer reading challenge underway for Buffalo students

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The weather across Western New York will be beautiful this weekend and there are things to do whether you prefer to be inside or outside. Below is a list of concerts and events that are happening between June 2-4. June 2-4, Buffalo Greek Fest, at the...

Things 2 Do this weekend in WNY

Tonawanda, NY

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — No one was hurt after a vehicle hit a Tim Hortons restaurant in the City of Tonawanda Tuesday afternoon. The accident happened at the Tim Hortons at 71 Niagara Street in the City of Tonawanda just before 5 p.m. Police say the vehicle, a 2011 Chevy...

Car hits Tim Hortons in City of Tonawanda

Michigan State

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor now has a new headquarters and visitor center. A ribbon cutting on Wednesday morning officially opened the more than 20-thousand-square-foot building at 136 Broadway. It will serve as the office for the Corridor's Commission and will host a lot of events from farmers markets to pop-up shops.

Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor HQ opens

BUFFALO, N.Y. — High temperatures are forecast for Thursday and Friday and the City of Buffalo is opening cooling centers to help residents stay cool. Temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s on both days. “We are about to experience some of the hottest weather conditions so...

Cooling centers, splash pads open in Buffalo Thursday and Friday

CLARENCE, N.Y. — A contractor from Buffalo is facing charges accused of taking money from a client and not doing the work. New York State Police out of Clarence have charged Gregory G. Guzek, 43, with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree. Troopers say Guzek, whose business is called...

NYSP charge Buffalo contractor for Grand Larceny

West Seneca, NY

WEST SENECA, N.Y. — A West Seneca Police Lieutenant is being recognized for helping a resident keep their cool. Lieutenant Jon Luterek was dispatched to a home to check on the welfare of a resident after a concerned person called police that the resident's air conditioning unit stopped working and the resident appeared to be in distress.

West Seneca Police Officer helps resident keep cool

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Niagara Falls, Three Sisters Islands stands as a captivating attraction in Niagara Falls, NY. This trio of small islands, aptly named after the three daughters of a local military hero, offers visitors a tranquil oasis amidst the thundering cascades. We are lucky to have this gem so close by!

Three Sisters Islands offer up close experience with Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we leave the long holiday weekend, gas prices have gone up slightly from the week before, according to data from AAA. The average price of a gallon of gas in Buffalo is $3.68, the same as last week on Monday. In Batavia, gas prices are currently at $3.64, two cents more than the week before. The average price in Rochester is up one cent last week Monday at $3.73 a gallon.

Gas prices increase nationally again

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With June 1 marking the start of Pride Month, the NFTA is showing its support for the LGBTQ+ Community. NFTA Officials held a Pride Flag raising ceremony at the NFTA building on Ellicott Street Thursday morning. The NFTA also rolled out its pride-themed bus. It's wrapped in the colors of the rainbow and will be featured in the weekend's Pride parade.

NFTA Celebrating Pride Month

TONAWANDA, N.Y. — Town of Tonawanda Police say a second person is facing charges for an incident Monday night, that lead to an officer being critically injured. Officials say 19-year-old Mariah Pietrangeli of Lewiston was a passenger in the stolen Kia, that fled that traffic stop, dragging and injuring Officer David Piatek.

Second arrest in Parkside incident

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The mansion at 1103 Delaware Ave. has had several purposes in its 111-year history, but it has been carefully preserved through it all. Now it's looking for a new owner. The 6,000-square-foot, three-story building is for sale, with an asking price of $1.05 million. "The building...

Historic Delaware Avenue mansion-turned-office for sale

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Fox Tire seeing an increase in pothole damage

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we reported Monday, AAA says the average pothole repair cost drivers $406 in 2022. Chances are, you have already hit several potholes...

Fox Tire seeing an increase in pothole damage

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