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New happenings, eats at 2024 Erie County Fair
Gates will open at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds for the 184th Erie County Fair. This year’s fair will feature plenty of new foods, attractions and full days of fun for all ages through Sunday, Aug. 18. More from WBEN:
NFTA construction update: Certain rail lines are back in service
BUFFALO, N.Y. — NFTA rail lines are opening back up. In a Facebook post, the NFTA shared that they have updated some of their active rail lines. The Metro Rail is back to traveling inbound and outbound between their University and Canalside stations. The train will be on the outbound track.
City officials respond to disabled activists’ protest at flag raising ceremony
An official in Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s office addressed “the concerns raised by disabled activists” at a Disability Pride flag raising ceremony, but stopped short of apologizing for what one activist called an “insulting and disrespectful” decision. Several disabled advocates left Wednesday’s ceremony in Niagara...
Forest Lawn shares an Olympic connection
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As the 2024 Olympics kick off in Paris many local places are sharing their connections to the popular games. Forest Lawn shared in a social media post made on Friday ahead of the opening ceremonies that an Olympic athlete rests on their grounds. In the post...
JetBlue Making It Easier For Florida Fins Fans To See Their Team In Buffalo
JetBlue has announced that they are going to offer nonstop service to Buffalo beginning October 26th, just one week before Miami heads to Highmark Stadium to take on the Bills November 3rd. Also, additional flights are being added in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.
Solé to celebrate completion of expansion and new patio
Sole’ @ Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg, a Western New York summertime hot spot operated and catered by Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant and Ringside Lounge, has recently completed a long-planned building expansion, including a huge, brand-new outdoor patio. The popular lakeside destination is perfect for special events, banquets, weddings and other public, private and corporate gatherings.
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
Brandon Beane updates Micah Hyde’s status from Bills training camp
The door remains open for Micah Hyde, according to Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane. The Bills GM spoke via video conference at the start of 2024 training camp. Hyde is still not present summer workouts, but it’s still an option for him as far as Beane is concerned. After lingering neck injuries, the 33-year-old safety is considering hanging it up and retiring. However, he has not officially done so yet. Beane said Hyde is “staying ready,” but it does not sound like Hyde intends on returning to football just yet. Hyde noted this offseason that if he does come back to the NFL, it will be only be in Buffalo. Beane’s full thoughts on Hyde’s status can be found in the clip below: https://billswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/65/2024/07/beane-hyde-Made-with-Clipchamp.mp4 RelatedBills' Sean McDermott provides update on potential defensive play callingMarquez Valdes-Scantling approves of Josh Allen funPFF: Bills' Rasul Douglas, Taron Johnson named among top-32 cornerbacks in the NFL
Buffalo man who led OSHP on I-271 chase sentenced to 10-11.5 years in prison
MEDINA, Ohio — Ali Esaleh, the man who led Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase last spring on I-271 after allegedly pulling a gun on a mechanic, has been sentenced. Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge Joyce Kimbler sentenced Esaleh to 10-11.5 years in prison, with 435...
Stefon Diggs is already making the Bills regret trading him in Texans camp
Months later, and I still don't understand what the Buffalo Bills were thinking. While another team famously moved on from Stefon Diggs previously, the Minnesota Vikings were able to secure another superstar wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. He may have been incredible in college at LSU, but nobody saw this coming. Meanwhile, Buffalo is counting on Keon Coleman to be his heir apparent.
'Gardening is for everyone': Garden Walk Buffalo kicks off on Saturday
BUFFALO, NY — With over 300 gardens to check out, Garden Walk Buffalo is the largest garden walk in America. Catherine Carr, Gardens Buffalo Niagara board member, and her husband started participating in the Garden Walk when they first moved to Buffalo in 2016. Ever since tried to make...
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