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West Herr WBEN Buffalo Business Report - Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Tops is celebrating its new partnership with the Sabres with free giveaways at tomorrow’s home opener, HP Hood cancels expansion plans in Batavia, a Lockport company celebrates 35 years in business, and Trocaire College names a new EVP.
How impacts of Hurricane Milton are being felt on travel
Elizabeth Carey from AAA of Western and Central New York says as soon as they saw this storm developing, they proactively started pulling a list of travelers that booked through them in an attempt to get them safely out of harm’s way. More from WBEN:
Expert: IV shortage may not be a sign of other shortages
Hurricane Helene caused the flooding of the Baxter plant in North Carolina, which is responsible for 60% of the IV fluid supply. One expert says while it’s a shock to the system, there should not be other shortages to worry about. More from WBEN:
Additional relief heading South for those affected by Helene
Tim Berry and Shawn McMahon packed up a number of goods and essentials to make a second trip to Kingsport, Tennessee to deliver more them to the people affected by Hurricane Helene nearly two weeks ago. Read more from WBEN:
Crossing guard struck by vehicle in North Tonawanda
North Tonawanda police are investigating an incident Tuesday with a crossing guard being hit by a vehicle. Police say the 78-year-old male was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Abington Place and Ohio Street. Read more from WBEN:
Shortage of IV fluids prompts Catholic Health to cancel elective surgeries
Catholic health is going into conservation mode as it deals with a supply shortage of IV fluids. The company, located in Marion, N.C., supplies IV fluids to hospitals. It shut down due to damage sustained by Hurricane Helene. More from WBEN:
Shortage of IV fluids prompts Catholic Health to cancel elective surgeries
Catholic health is going into conservation mode as it deals with a supply shortage of IV fluids. The company, located in Marion, N.C., supplies IV fluids to hospitals. It shut down due to damage sustained by Hurricane Helene. More from WBEN:
Four arrested in gang assault, kidnapping
Buffalo Police make four arrests in connection with a kidnapping and gang assault last week. The victim says their head had been shaved, bleach and boiling water had been poured on their body, and they had been struck by a belt several times.
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