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Film Focus: ‘Ebenezer’ and more films set to open in Buffalo

DONGA NAA KODUKU (NR) A jewelry store robbery goes epically wrong in this Telugu language comedy. Starring Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, Raghu Babu, and Sushmitha Shetty. Directed by Sreenu Kambala. Regal Elmwood. EBENEZER (PG-13) Johnny Depp in what the studio is describing as not just another Christmas Carol adaptation. You have...

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Wayfair Plans 2028 Store At Amherst's Former Boulevard Mall

Wayfair plans to open a roughly 96,000-square-foot store at the former Boulevard Mall in Amherst, with the shop expected in 2028. It is being described as the company's 12th store for in-person shopping. The address carries the longer story. In a November 10, 2025 report, BTPM described a mall that...

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Buffalo Zoo welcomes 5-year-old rhinoceros

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A one-horned rhinoceros who weighs nearly two tons now calls the Buffalo Zoo home. Patrick, a 5-year-old rhinoceros, recently came to Buffalo from the Bronx Zoo. The move was part of a breeding recommendation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Species Survival Plan. As part of the Buffalo Zoo’s […]

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Deer population rising, leading to concerns of car-deer crashes

New York State Police is advising drivers to not swerve

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Back for Weekend 2: Shop Hundreds of Local Makers & Find One-of-a-Kind Gifts at Christmas in the Country

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. The bad news? Your holiday gift list isn’t going to check itself off. The good news? You can tackle it in one weekend. Just go to Christmas in the Country. This festive market is the best place to support local makers and get unique gifts for all your loved ones.

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2026 Buffalo Holiday Market Winter Market @ Front Park

Starting November 27 and lasting until December 23, the European-style Buffalo Holiday Market Winter Market will occur at Front Park (121 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201). Operated by Colleen Pandy and Jill Cannan of the Buffalo Collective, this winter market has managed to captivate the imaginations of countless Buffalonians that stroll through the village of artisan chalets in search of local makers, crafters, vintage vendors, and holiday gifts.

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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...

Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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New Allentown bar to pay homage to The Old Pink

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new dive bar is set to open in Buffalo's Allentown and will pay homage to The Old Pink through late nights, music and a one-sandwich menu. The bar, Damaged Goods, is named after a song by the post-punk band Gang of Four. It is the latest from Mike Shatzel, a seasoned veteran of Buffalo's bar and restaurant industry.

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New York proposes bill allowing for sick leave to care for pets

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A bill was introduced in the New York State Senate that, if passed, would allow employees to take paid time off work to care for pets. The bill, introduced by New York City assemblyman Manny De Los Santos (D), is summarized as “allows employees to receive paid sick leave for the […]

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Damaged Goods will be an Ode to the Old Pink, with a Splash of Brick Bar for Good Measure

If you’ve walked down Allen Street lately, you’ve probably noticed the bright new paint job on the old Allen Burger Venture building. I spoke to restaurateur Mike Shatzel about it, and he told me that he is preparing to open Damaged Goods – a new bar that he describes as an ode to the Old Pink, with a splash of Brick Bar.

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Unreal AVATAR Experience Opening 20 Minutes from Buffalo

Opening Day Set for Unreal AVATAR Experience Coming to Niagara Falls

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All Aboard! Explore 400+ Displays at The Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show — FREE for Kids

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. The Greater Buffalo Train & Toy Show, hosted by WNY Railway Historical Society, is back in Hamburg just in time for the holiday season!. Whether you’re a train enthusiast, toy...

Hamburg, NY · 3d

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Trio of Vegan-Friendly Businesses Team Up on Oliver Street

On Saturday, November 14, the Edgy Vegy BFLO food truck will be parked on Oliver Street between two vegan businesses – Little Black Heart Coffee and The Vegan Grocery Store, from 11am to 2pm . This combination of “all things veggie” is enough to get any vegan or vegetarian excited about a trek to North Tonawanda.

North Tonawanda, NY · 3d

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Hamburg barbershop gives free haircuts to veterans in honor of Veterans Day

HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — For Gabrielle Genco, giving back to veterans hits close to home. Her husband, Donald, is a Marine Corps veteran who spent eight years in the infantry and completed two combat deployments. So when Gabrielle started thinking about how she could show her appreciation to those...

Hamburg, NY · 2d

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SPoT Coffee location coming to Larkinville

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new SPoT Coffee location is expected to open in Larkinville in 2027, the cafe announced on Wednesday. The franchise location will be at 701 Seneca St. and will be operated by Jefferson Coffee LLC. It’s planned to open in late 2027. “We’re excited to bring SPoT Coffee to Larkinville and […]

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Morgan Wallen to perform two shows at Highmark Stadium in July

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Country musician Morgan Wallen is slated for two July 2027 performances at Highmark Stadium, marking the latest shows in next summer’s lineup. Wallen will be taking the stage in Orchard Park on July 23 and 24, he released as part his “Last Time I Checked” tour announcement Thursday. Wallen is set […]

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Santa’s Workshop Has Some Competition: Kid to Kid Sells Everything Your Children Want — and Buys Everything They Don’t

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Parent to parent: it’s getting old. By “it” we mean the whole buying-bigger-clothes-all-the-time thing? We’re exhausted. And our wallets are feeling it too. But, we have...

West Seneca, NY · 2d

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