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Winning Take 5 lottery ticket sold in WNY
NEWFANE, N.Y. — Western New York seems to be on a lucky streak for the Take 5 Lottery. Another winner, this time in Newfane, purchased the top-prize winning ticket that was sold for the April 29, 2024 Take 5 Evening Drawing. The ticket was sold at the Kenyon's Variety...
New city pool to bring Miami pool club vibe to Buffalo
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The partners behind Jack Rabbit and the Riff City music venue are working to bring to Buffalo a type of summer venue more often found in cities like Miami. SOL Buffalo is set to open this summer at 40 Chandler St., the former home of Tappo Day Club. But don’t expect the same type of vibe the previous ownership offered in the pool club’s first two years under developer Rocco Termini.
'Be patient': Experts say to hold off on starting your garden for the season
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — With spring in full swing, many people may want to get out to start gardening and landscaping; but experts say it may be a little early. "You never know what to expect in Buffalo,” said Russell Gullo, Chief Operating Officer of Gullo's Garden Center in Hamburg.
Ranking Buffalo's thrift shops
Don't know where to get a second-hand dress or used jewelry near UB's North Campus? Spectrum assistant news editor Sarah Owusu visited three thrift shops in the Buffalo area:. Sarah Owusu is an assistant news editor at The Spectrum. In her free time she enjoys reading, baking, music and talking politics (yes, shockingly). She'll also be her own hairdresser when she needs a change.
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum & North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch announce $1 admission to open Kiddieland
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced the North Tonawanda Neighborhood Watch is sponsoring admission for the grand opening of Kiddieland on May 25. A press release stated, “Based upon the generous sponsorship of the NT Neighborhood Watch, the museum will be offering $1 admission Saturday, May 25, the opening day of Kiddieland, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 museum admission applies to all visitors; under 2 and members free. Rides are $1 each.”
Buffalo-Niagara airport adds new resources for veterans
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — Western New York veterans now have a new resource to learn more about their service-connected benefits. The Buffalo Niagara International Airport unveiled a digital information kiosk on Monday. While traveling through the airport, veterans can stop by the Freedom Lounge to scroll the interactive device and...
4 WNY breweries expanding with new locations
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Resurgence Brewing's plan to open a second site at Canalside this summer follows a growing trend of breweries expanding locally and statewide. Resurgence, based at 55 Ohio St., is taking over the former Clinton’s Dish location, where it will offer food and beverages at a waterfront beer garden space.
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