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The Batavian

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Genesee Valley BOCES gets $489,352 federal grant for rural distance learning

The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services has received a $489,352 grant from USDA Rural Development to expand distance learning for 5,336 rural students in Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties. The money comes through the federal Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. According to USDA Rural Development, educators will use

Wyoming County, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

WBEN 930AM

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Gas prices falling in WNY

Seasonal factors are in play, says GasBuddy's DeHaan

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Explore Buffalo: Take a Tour Inside the Tri-Main Center

With more than 100 businesses, including a vast array of art and design studios, the Tri-Main Center is an open book that is ready to be read. The massive building – originally built for Ford in 1915 – boasts six floors and a staggering 575,000 SF of space. History goes that the manufacturing building also housed Bell Aircraft, and then transitioned to Trico, the Buffalo company known for inventing automatic windshield wipers, which started off as the “Rain Rubber.”

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Leah Halton-Pope heads to Albany after uncontested election, raising questions about how she got on the ballot

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leah Halton-Pope is heading to Albany to represent Buffalo’s 141st Assembly District, succeeding longtime Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes. But unlike most candidates, Halton-Pope didn’t have an opponent on Election Day. Her name was the only one listed in the race, following a nomination process that...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Urban Sketchers Buffalo @ Platter’s Chocolate Factory

Urban Sketchers began almost 20 years ago when Gabriel Campanario started drawing everyday scenes around Seattle and sharing them online. Today there are more than 500 chapters in over 70 countries, all following the same motto: “We show the world, one drawing at a time.”. This past June, I...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Buffalo’s 8 Most Popular Holiday Dinners (Make Your Reservation Now)

When it comes to Buffalo holiday dinner reservations, incredible food, festive drinks, and the right kind of atmosphere can make the night feel like it’s straight out of a movie. But if there’s one rookie mistake many people make every year, it’s waiting until the last minute to book a table at the most sought-after spots.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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N.Y. state sues to invalidate Seneca Nation sovereign status claims

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is filing two lawsuits against the federal government over two disputes with the Seneca Nation. The suits were filed against the U.S. Interior Department and its Bureau of Indian Affairs. Hochul is pushing to remove sovereign status from two properties owned by the...

New York · 11h

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 1d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 15h

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WNY’s best bakeries prepare for a busy holiday baking season

We are blessed with a treasure trove of independent sweet and savory bakeries that craft handmade delights year-round. And this time of year, we appreciate them more than usual. Whether you’re augmenting your own holiday baking or leaving it to the professionals from the start, these Erie or Niagara County artisans will provide exactly what you need. Call ahead for holiday orders, as many require reservations weeks in advance.

Erie County, NY · 2d

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North Tonawanda Voters Approve $18 Million Community Center Plan

North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec discussed the recently approved $18 million project to transform the city-owned Norman Keller Building into a new community center in a video interview published Saturday, November 7, 2026. The proposal would consolidate youth, senior and recreation services under one roof at 500 Wheatfield Street. Mayor...

North Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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What’s French Cooking Doing in a Buffalo Bank Vault? Meet Chef Derek Minkensky.

With a little Julia Child inspiration, childhood roots in Western New York, and a distinctly Canadian culinary perspective, Chef Derek Minkensky is bringing a new chapter of French bistro dining to downtown Buffalo. Buffalo has never been shy about its food. We’re a city that takes its wings seriously, has...

Buffalo, NY · 10h

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Essex Street Pub 40th anniversary marks a major milestone

Essex Street Pub marks a major milestone this year and, to celebrate it, owner Macky Moberly is planning a party to remember on November 22. Guests can expect live music, drink specials, food, and more. For forty years, Essex—known for its late-night service and varied crowd—has served as the West...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Downtown Buffalo businesses show signs of growth as new shops prepare to open

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — After years of downtown businesses closing their doors, signs of a shift are showing, with some local businesses expanding and others preparing to open. For customers like Esther Nyakato, the growth is something worth celebrating. Nyakato considers herself a loyal regular at Jack's Corner Cafe,...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

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Questions remain as BPS faces multi-million-dollar deficit

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Local leaders are giving failing grades to Buffalo Public Schools’ plan to send a contingent of staffers and board members to a pricey resort trip out west, funded by taxpayers, in a financially struggling district. The decision to pull board members from this $15,000 trip came just days before the conference […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

WBEN 930AM

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Tight 143rd Assembly district race highlights meticulous ballot process

In the aftermath of Election Night in Western New York on Tuesday, there remains one race locally that is too close to call, and the Erie County Board of Elections is still counting the ballots. Read more from WBEN:

Erie County, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

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Stryker the harbor seal predicts WNY winter conditions

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stryker, a 10-year-old harbor seal, shared his prediction for this year’s winter conditions at the Aquarium of Niagara on Friday, taking part in a local tradition. Stryker has shared predictions for Western New York’s winters for the past six years. He picked between two choices: cold or frigid — and he […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

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Call 4 Action helps 5/14 victim’s family amid BEHIP backlog

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four years after the Tops mass shooting devastated Buffalo’s East Side, one survivor’s family is finally getting critical home repairs — thanks to a local business that stepped in after seeing her story on News 4. Kaye Chapman‑Johnson has endured more loss than most people face in a lifetime. Her sister, […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Today in Local Music and Community: Sunday November 8, 2026

Every day Monica Power supplies her picks for cool events happening in Western New York; you can also find her at her Facebook page. Custode and Parisi at Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar. 9am – 230pm. Melissa Sauers Music at Hamburg Brewing Company. 10am – 1pm. Chet Gary, Musician...

Buffalo, NY · 13h