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USDA announces potential changes to SNAP, drawing criticism from New Yorkers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The United States Department of Agriculture recently proposed a change to how households can qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. If enacted, it will limit eligibility for families who automatically received SNAP because of their enrollment in other programs, a process known as categorical eligibility. Instead of being able to qualify for multiple programs with one application, families might have to interview for each one separately.

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Wayfair to open Amherst storefront in 2028

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Furniture and home decor brand Wayfair is opening a storefront in Amherst, expected to open in 2028 at the former Boulevard Mall. The Amherst location will be the company’s 12th store for in-person shopping, bringing a new wave of improvements to the former mall. Eric Recoon, vice president of development and […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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'Cashew' named Purina's Chief Snuggle Officer

Purina announced a local cat named Cashew as its Chief Snuggle Officer, winning a grand prize of $25,000 and a $10,000 donation to the Wyoming County SPCA animal shelter. Cashew, his parents, Alec and Danielle Meyers, and Jackie Pinkowski, Wyoming County SPCA manager, joined ARC Rochester to discuss his big win and the importance of supporting animal rescue.

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Help Salvation Army help Grand Island

The Tonawanda Salvation Army would like some help from our community, which is also their community. Yes, they are responsible for Grand Island, in addition to Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. An angel tree has been put in the lobby of the Grand Island Town Hall to help with their Christmas responsibilities. Please stop in and pull an angel from the tree to help a needy child have a great Christmas. The gifts purchased can then be put into the large box in the lobby for collection.

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Stories and Corn Husk Dolls: A Native American Heritage Month Workshop for Kids 6 to 9

On Tuesday, November 24, the Kenmore Branch of the Town of Tonawanda Public Library is hosting a Corn Husk Doll Workshop, where young ones can listen to stories and create something special with their own hands. The workshop coincides with Native American Heritage Month. The hour-long program pairs short stories...

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FEMA, FCC to conduct test of Nationwide Emergency Alert System

2:20 p.m. EST Nov. 17; first national periodic test since 2023. Submitted by the Office of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, have announced an upcoming test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) scheduled to take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2:20 p.m. EST. This is the first national periodic test since 2023. In the past, those tests occurred every two years.

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