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'Homelessness has changed': Concerns of homeless people living underneath Kensington Expressway
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — If you've driven below the 33 underpasses lately, you may have noticed people living there. Tim, who preferred not to use his last name, works near Michigan Ave and Elm Street. He said he has noticed people living here for years now. "Occasionally I'll take...
Eight days of hope helping tornado ravaged communities
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight Days of Hope has just deployed its rapid response team to Oklahoma and Nebraska to help clear homes, remove debris, take down fallen trees, and feed those that need it. The organization's mass feeding ministry went down to Oklahoma to provide hot meals to impacted...
Multiple arrests of a 14-year-old girl lead to questions
In recent years the thefts of vehicles by very young people has been an ongoing problem which has plagued the public, police, and prosecutors. The case of a repeat teen offender prompted us to ask what can really be done in such cases - even as those suspects may be under more surveillance.
Boulevard Mall tenants move out for good as property eyes redevelopment
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – It has been an emotional day for businesses at the Boulevard Mall — many of which are closing up shop after years of being open. Leaders want to redevelop the mall into a commercial and residential town center. According to several tenants at the Boulevard Mall, they were recently given 30 […]
Mary Beth's Forecast: Showers Ending from West to East This Afternoon
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Rain showers likely late this morning through mid-afternoon. The showers will taper off after 3 p.m. Mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog developing overnight. Dry and pleasant for Wednesday and Thursday. It will be warmer on Friday with a few showers developing late in the day.
Erie County officials announce affordable housing project set to break ground this summer
After his State of the County address announcing the approval of 10, $500,000 grants to construct 630 affordable housing units across Erie County, Mark Poloncarz announces groundbreaking coming to an affordable housing project. More from WBEN:
'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.
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...
Legal cannabis delivery gaining ground among NYC dispensaries
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Buffalo on May 14, 2024. Tickets available now. When Long Island City dispensary NYCBUD launched delivery sales in February, owner Jonpaul Pezzo thought his shop would be inundated with delivery calls right away – but the actual trajectory has been different.
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