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The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 2d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 1d

New York Voice News

Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has filed two federal lawsuits challenging the protected status of properties owned by the Seneca Nation, escalating a growing dispute over tribal sovereignty and development in Western New York. Filed against the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the lawsuits challenge federal decisions granting restricted-fee […] The post Hochul Files Two Federal Lawsuits in Dispute Over Seneca Nation Land first appeared on New York Voice News.

New York · 1d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 3d

We are Buffalo

Nice Things To Know This Week In Buffalo – Nov 9 through 13

From the Stone City Band's return to Electric City to 11 charter changes approved by voters, Buffalo had a week. Now the council meets Tuesday and Veterans Day arrives Wednesday.

News 4 Buffalo

Longtime Buffalo Common Council member, activist Clifford Bell dies

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Longtime Buffalo Common Council member and activist Clifford Bell has died. He was 96. Bell served the city for more than six decades, including for 12 years as a member of the Buffalo Common Council. During his time on the common council he chaired the economic development committee. He also won […]

Buffalo, NY · 16h

News 4 Buffalo

Universal Possibilities plans to build new apartments in East Aurora

EAST AURORA, N.Y. (WIVB) — In 2022, two families came together to start an organization called Universal Possibilities, which works towards creating more independent housing opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We just really felt like there weren’t options in the Western New York area that would allow our residents to live independently […]

East Aurora, NY · 1d

WBEN 930AM

Buffalo's iconic City Hall getting a major makeover

The Ryan administration wants to renovate Buffalo City Hall in time for its 2032 centennial celebration

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2 On Your Side

Outgoing Seneca Nation President reflects on time in office, confident in president-elect Abrams

New York · 7h

buffaloscoop.com

One more weekend to catch Christmas in the Country

Did you miss Christmas in the Country this past weekend? Worry not! For the very first time, there’s a second weekend of Christmas in the Country, Nov. 13-15 at the Erie County Fairgrounds!. Come back this weekend for a completely different Christmas in the Country experience! While some of...

Erie County, NY · 2d

WBEN 930AM

Still no plans for new VA Hospital in Buffalo

With plans for a new VA Hospital in Buffalo off the table, VA secretary Doug Collins joined WBEN just before Veterans Day to give an update on how the agency is investing in care. Read more here:

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Groundbreaking for Community Lot Renovation @ Oxford and Lafayette, near Gates Circle

A grassroots playground at the corner of Oxford and Lafayette avenues is in line to get a significant makeover. For almost two decades, this lot has served as a makeshift paved playground, thanks to the efforts of neighbors in the Oxford Square Block Club. Now, all of the commitment and...

Buffalo, NY · 11h

WBEN 930AM

Metro Rail expansion expected to kickstart debate again

If the push to expand the Metro Rail is back on, so is the battle of whether or not the plan is a good idea in the first place. Read more from WBEN:

Tonawanda, NY · 15h

News 4 Buffalo

Poloncarz hosts town hall on proposed county budget

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz was at Lackawanna City Hall Monday night, where he held a town hall meeting regarding the county’s proposed 2027 budget. Poloncarz said that the purpose behind Monday’s meeting was to break down the budget, and in doing so, give citizens a better idea of what it […]

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Final brick laid on 'Elevate Shea's Buffalo' expansion tower

Joined by Higgins, union bricklayers complete 4-story elevator tower & set last brick. Shea's Performing Arts Center press release & photos. Shea’s Performing Arts Center marked the completion of brick masonry on the “Elevate Shea’s Buffalo” elevator and stair tower, with President and CEO Brian Higgins – the son, nephew and grandson of union bricklayers – joining the construction team to lay the final brick.

WBEN 930AM

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U.S. Coast Guard honors crew lost aboard Lightship Buffalo 113 years ago

To this day, the only lightship crew to ever be lost to a storm on the Great Lakes is the six-man crew of Lightship Buffalo, who foundered 113 years ago during the "White Hurricane" on Nov. 10, 1913. Read more from WBEN:

Buffalo, NY · 12h

Country Herald

New York Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Buffalo, Rochester

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Buffalo, Rochester and communities across New York.

Buffalo, NY · 10h

News 4 Buffalo

Flu season hits New York earlier than ever, with influenza A dominating cases

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Flu season is already underway across New York, and health care workers say this year’s early start is raising concerns as the holiday season approaches. New York has declared influenza prevalent earlier than ever before. At Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, staff began seeing flu cases in the first week […]

New York · 12h

WBEN 930AM