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Bear caught on camera prowling through Batavia neighborhood. See the video
A recent bear sighting in Batavia, captured on video by a local resident, has prompted the Batavia Police Department to issue safety tips regarding potential bear encounters. Authorities reported that the bear was observed walking through the yard of a residence on Vine Street. Bear in your yard? Tips to...
Restaurant coming to former World of Beer spot at Walden Galleria
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — A Batavia Mexican restaurant owner is planning another expansion into the Buffalo market, with plans to open at the Walden Galleria. Señor Leon Mexican Restaurant will take space at the former World of Beer location, which closed at the Galleria in early 2021 after a seven-year run.
Talent and connection at Encounters and WBMB open mic
WBMB and Encounters Magazine held an open mic event where students displayed a wide variety of artistic talent at Baruch College on April 9. The performances included spoken word, poetry, original songs, covers, short stories and a little bit of DJing. Patricia Prado, Encounters’ media manager and a programming member at WBMB, said the event was “meant to have a space for people so they can express themselves.” The event aimed to unite artists from WBMB and Encounters, as well as from the student body. “We cultivated a space where the intention was there to have music, art and spoken word celebrated,” Prado stated.
Upcoming New Media Arts capstone class exhibition contorts ‘Timelines’
Every semester, students from Baruch College’s New Media Arts capstone class take a few weeks to brainstorm final projects and find a common theme among them. After realizing most projects drew inspiration from classic films, archival materials and recent popular culture, “Timelines,” their upcoming exhibition, came to fruition. It will consist of video games, websites and video pieces.
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