West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Friday, April 26th, 2024

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - UB student-athletes are getting some NIL support from industry-leading Blueprint Sports. The company launched Nickel City Collective, which fans can join for $10 a month, receiving numerous perks like exclusive merchandise and meet-and-greets. UB womens basketball coach Becky Burke says the new program is crucial for recruiting and keeping the team's best players.

Developer Douglas Jemal has added to his portfolio, purchasing Buffalo's historic Genesee Gateway building, along with a parking lot across the street for $2.55 million, per Buffalo Business First. The 60,000 sq. ft. complex is located on the corner of Genesee and Oak streets. It's made up of multiple buildings, with the first being built in 1845.

The Dick Road and McKinley Wegmans locations are participating in a company-wide prescription medication drop-off with law enforcement agencies tomorrow from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. The service is free and anonymous and no questions will be asked.

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