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'I just want my friends and family to be safe': Indecent exposure concerns on Buffalo's West Side
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Some neighbors in Buffalo say they feel violated following an indecent exposure incident involving one man. Mariah, who lives on Buffalo's West Side, said she was walking down Rhode Island Street when a man began to follow her and her dog. She said he started moving closer to her.
EPA announces large investments for Western New York to electrify school buses, address polluted areas
Representatives with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were in Buffalo on Friday to announce a major investment coming to the Buffalo-Niagara region that looks to electrify school bus fleets and clean up polluted areas. More from WBEN:
Kaleida starts building new multi-specialty practice site in the Northtowns
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — Kaleida Health has begun construction on its new Lockport multi-specialty practice site, with plans for an opening in early 2025. The project at 6009 Transit Road will create a new Northtowns service hub to serve patients from Eastern Niagara County and Northern Erie County communities including East Amherst and Clarence.
Local parishioner reacts to Buffalo Diocese downsizing
“I’m a daily parishioner. I see empty pews. I read the bulletin and see that donations are down. I’m not surprised,” said parishioner Michael Taheri with WBEN. He thinks the path forward must include a more active role for laity. Read more here:
Buffalo festival season kicks off with Greek Fest
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Mamma Mia! The Greek Festival is back in town this weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Buffalo. The first Greek Heritage Festival was held in 1977 to acquaint the Queen City with Greek culture, faith, food and entertainment. Despite its humble beginnings, the Greek Festival has grown into a […]
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