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WJTN News Headlines for Wed., Nov. 11, 2026

Veteran's Day observance held at Third and Main in Jamestown... A decades-old tradition again took place on this Veteran's Day 2026 in downtown Jamestown. A trumpet ensemble from Jamestown High School began the observance by playing the National Anthem. The Ira Lou Spring Post's traditional 21-gun Salute -- Rifle Volley was held at the "11th Hour of the 11th Day" -- marking the end of World War-One -- to commemorate the day at the corner of Third and Main Streets in the city. The ceremony concluded with a buglar playing Taps. Those who participated then walked to St. Luke's Church at Fourth and Main for the traditional Veteran's Day Service and program... and, again thanks to all who served.

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Western Pennsylvania, PA · 5d

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The Hidden Pennsylvania Botanical Garden That Feels Like Stepping Into A Living Wonderland

Oakdale, Pennsylvania has been quietly sitting on one of the most breathtaking secrets in the entire state, and the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is that secret. Most people have no idea this place exists, and honestly, that makes visiting it feel like finding a twenty-dollar bill in a coat you forgot about, except better, and significantly more fragrant.

Oakdale, PA · 5d

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5 Buffalo Restaurants Ranked Among the Oldest in New York State (and One Has Been Open Since the 1820s)

New York has some of the oldest restaurants in the country. And when a list of the 50 oldest in the state started making the rounds, five of them were right here in Western New York. That makes these some of the oldest restaurants in Buffalo and beyond. One was...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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9 Thrift, Salvage And Vintage Stores Around Buffalo, New York Worth The Trip

A true treasure-hunt energy runs through a whole group of big secondhand stores around this corner of New York. A few focus on cabinets, fixtures, and flooring. Others pack their floors with racks of clothing, shelves of books, and rows of furniture. One Buffalo salvage shop sells reclaimed lumber, old...

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Jarael Adams Returns To Utica Street With A Declaration Of Possibility Mural

Jarael Adams grew up on these streets. Now his mural A Declaration of Possibility rises at Main and Utica, painted with Trinity Washington, Marquise Rowell and Aanika Nawar.

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12 New York Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy A Hearty Turkey Dinner For Under $40

Plenty of classic diners across the state keep turkey dinners on the regular menu, year-round. They arrive with gravy, stuffing, and comforting sides, often at prices that feel like a time machine. I love that this holiday meal hides in plain sight on everyday diner menus. I can’t think of...

New York · 10h

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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 · 3d

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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 […]

Buffalo, NY · 10h

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New York Wants to Put a Stop to Crazy Stadium Food Prices

$12 for a hot dog and $14 for a beer? Lawmakers want to put limits on food prices at stadiums and concert venues.

New York · 17h

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The Magical Botanical Garden In New York That’s Perfect For Feeding Koi Fish

Buffalo, New York has a secret it’s been keeping from the rest of the state, and that secret lives inside a stunning glass conservatory in South Park called the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Once you step through the doors, you’ll find tropical plants, colorful blooms, and koi...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Humboldt Parkway Documentary Encore Screenings @ North Park Theatre

When it comes to the future of the Kensington Expressway (formerly Humboldt Parkway), everyone has an opinion. For those that have high hopes about the expressway one day being restored to its historic glory as an Olmsted boulevard, I suggest that you attend one of the encore screenings at North Park Theatre.

Buffalo, NY · 10h

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Lake Rats Dispatch Finds A Home @ 67 Elmwood Avenue

Lake Rats Dispatch – touted as an anonymous art newspaper – is the brainchild of artist and print advocate Chris Fritton, the former studio director of the Western New York Book Arts Center (WNYBAC) and founder of the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. Fritton modeled paper on irreverent Dada periodicals and early small magazines such as Harry Oliver’s Desert Rat Scrap Book, which mixed poetry, art, fiction, and humor into one mysteriously tantalizing package.

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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.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Circus performer Jacques ze Whipper bringing show to Buffalo on Dec. 10

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jack Lepiarz, better known by his stage name, Jacques ze Whipper, will be bringing his whip performance to the stage at Buffalo’s Electric City venue on Dec. 10. He spoke with WIVB ahead of the show. For the first six years of his life, Lepiarz grew up on the lot of […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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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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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 […]

New York · 10h

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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.

Hamburg, NY · 1d

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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 […]