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'New location': Plans change for new 7 Brew Coffee in Hamburg to avoid traffic issues
TOWN OF HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — The viral coffee sensation, 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, is coming to the Southtowns this fall, but will Hamburg have the traffic issues that Amherst is seeing?. "I've never heard anything bad about the coffee. I'm actually quite interested in the coffee, but...
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Raising Cane's set to open first Western New York location
Popular fried chicken fast food restaurant Raining Cane's is opening a location in Western New York. A representative for the chain says they are under contract to buy the old Red Lobster location on Maple Road in Amherst. If that real estate deal closes, construction would begin in 2027 at...
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Organizers, city leaders discuss Canal Fest move
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Canal Fest has officially moved from its usual location along the Erie Canal to Gratwick Park in North Tonawanda for 2026, with the decision coming as a surprise to many. But organizers say just because this year looks different, it doesn’t mean the change is permanent. “I’m not opposed to […]
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Local restaurant ready for Fish Fry Fridays
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Friday is the first Friday of the Lenten season, which means plenty of local bars and restaurants are ready for Fish Fry Fridays. That includes Gagster’s restaurant in Niagara Falls, which was busy on Thursday preparing for the demand. “My mother, her family had a restaurant, but everything’s always been homemade,” […]
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Fredonia's College Symphony Orchestra Performing with Buffalo Philharmonic on March 4th
SUNY Fredonia's College Symphony Orchestra will be performing alongside the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) in a concert slated for Wednesday, March 4th at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, starting at 7:30 PM. Led by conductors Dr. Emily Schaad of SUNY Fredonia and Conductor and Artistic Director JoAnn Falletta of the BPO, the special project is a unique collaboration that will position 90 students in the Fredonia student ensemble alongside the high-caliber professional BPO musicians.
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Fast-growing restaurant chain eyes 2nd Upstate NY location
A fast-growing restaurant chain is planning to open at least two locations in Upstate New York. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers confirmed to WIVB that the company is looking to open a location on Maple Road in Amherst. It would be the quick-serve chicken brand’s first location in the Buffalo area.
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Shea’s announces 2026-27 lineup at Shea’s 710 Theatre
Shea’s Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026-27 lineup at Shea’s 710 Theatre, which kicks off in September with Tony Award-winning hit musical "Hair." "Our partnerships with MusicalFare, Second Gen, Kavinoky, and Road Less Traveled showcase the depth of Western New York’s creative talent while delivering exceptional entertainment experiences for our audiences," said Brian Higgins, president & CEO of Shea’s Performing Arts Center. "With this exciting season at Shea’s 710 Theatre, we continue to build on our commitment to energize Buffalo’s Theatre District as a vibrant destination for arts, culture, and community."
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Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto comes to Buffalo
Music Director JoAnn Falletta will be on the Kleinhans podium March 7 and 8 to conduct the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) premiere of Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto featuring soloist Colin Currie. In the 2019-20 season, Elfman’s Violin Concerto “Eleven Eleven” featured violin virtuoso Sandy Cameron in the orchestra’s premiere of the over-the-top romp; the recording is available on the Naxos label. Already known for successful film and television work, Elfman has shown he’s also adept at composing for the concert stage.
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Musician Jen Karlis plans fundraiser show with band to bring Riverside community together, help artists affected by flooding
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — After practice space flooding from a broken water main affected dozens of artists in early February, musician Jen Karlis and her band Not Normal stepped up to lend a helping hand, not only in an effort to replace affected artists’ equipment, but also to bring the Black Rock-Riverside community together. “[Not […]
News 4 Buffalo
Tim Hortons’ ‘Roll Up To Win’ contest returns
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Tim Hortons’ popular “Roll Up To Win” contest is returning next week to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the company announced on Wednesday. The contest is returning Monday, Feb. 23. Customers can play the game on either the Tim Hortons app or by rolling up the rim on their coffee cups. “When […]
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The Comedy Buzz: Rocky Dale Davis, Godfrey and more come to Buffalo
Buffalo Comedy: Local and national acts alike take over Buffalo this weekend. Here’s your guide to comedy this weekend and where to see it. (Above: Godfrey. Photo via Godfreylive.com) By Jason Pomietlasz. Sick of paying high electric bills just so some AI data center can produce, at best, low...
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Upstate and Western New York Fishing Report- February 19, 2026
Good news all the way around for fishing enthusiasts in Niagara Falls USA! The Greater Niagara Fishing Expo opens this week, Feb. 19 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, offering over 200 quality seminars and 180 vendor booths to occupy your time. Check out niagarafishingexpo.com for details. On Monday, the captain trio of Joe, Chris and Connor Cinelli of Grand Island were ice-breakers quite literally as they chipped away the Lewiston launch ramp to open the lower Niagara River for boats.
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'We never shut them down': Canal Fest relocation sparks questions from city mayors and local church
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — For more than 40 years, Canal Fest has been celebrated every summer along the Erie Canal between North Tonawanda and the City of Tonawanda. But this July, the festival will move three miles north to Gratwick-Riverside Park along the Niagara River in North Tonawanda.
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Local brewery saying goodbye to North Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A North Buffalo brewery will be closing it's doors next month. Steel Leaf Brewing Company, located on Hertel Ave, announced on social media that they will be ceasing operations. In the post, the brewing company thanked their patrons for the memories that were made at the...