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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 3d

WBEN 930AM

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Seneca Nation history made with Tina Abrams

Abrams' family helped let Seneca women vote and now she leads the region's largest Indian nation

Salamanca, NY · 2d

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Northeast Notebook 11/12/26: Flock moratorium, Hinsdale police reform, and odd couples

Earlier this week, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved a three-month moratorium on Flock automated license plate readers. Some supervisors are hoping it's a first step towards a permanent ban. Also this hour... The dietary supplement Kratom is beloved by people who rely on it to treat anxiety and...

Columbia County, NY · 22h
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Wellsville Sun

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Live Online Auction: The Hairdressers of Wellsville, over 275 items!!

Register and bid now for this exclusive sale, auction ends November 14th at 6pm From Auntie Em’s Attic, Auntie Em’s Attic is honored to present an auction of The Hair […] The post Live Online Auction: The Hairdressers of Wellsville, over 275 items!! appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Wellsville, NY · 2d

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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 · 2d

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WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – November 12, 2026

A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU NOV 12. Open Jam – The Wine Cellar – Jamestown. Jerod Eggleston –...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas 2024

The November weather does not yet have us thinking about Christmas and one of the best holiday traditions unique to the area. Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, will quickly put us in the holiday mood. Through the generosity of our friends at Ellicottville Brewing Company, the 21st annual tradition will take place on December 4th at 6pm.

Ellicottville, NY · 1d

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Dunkirk Historical Museum Opens 1970s U.S. Army Exhibit

On this Veterans Day, a new military exhibit has made its debut at the Dunkirk Historical Museum. Matt Sutton, President of the Dunkirk Historical Society and a local Army veteran, spoke about the exhibit as a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Wednesday. Sutton says it focuses on the U.S. Army in the 1970s during the Cold War. Specifically, it details the experience of Army members who were stationed on the inner German border...

Dunkirk, NY · 2d

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Friday Is Deadline To Order Holiday Wreath From Audubon Community Nature Center

This Friday is the last day to order a holiday wreath from the Audubon Community Nature Center. There are two options of wreaths: a plain wreath of fresh greens with no decorations or a pre-decorated Uniquely Audubon wreath. Pre-decorated wreaths may include fresh-cut berries, pine cones, or other carefully collected...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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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.

Buffalo, 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 · 3d

96.9 WOUR

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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 · 1d

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Where the Bands Are: Live music in WNY & concert news

(REMINDER: these listings are curated and definitely not intended to list ALL the live music out there! If you have a cool concert or interesting event, email info and links to jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com to be considered for inclusion in Where the Bands Are. Thanks!) Hello, music lovers. It’s that “most wonderful...

Buffalo, NY · 22h

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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 · 1d

buffalorising.com

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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 · 1d