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Buffalo's East Side is getting a major economic boost
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The East Side of Buffalo is getting a major economic boost to help re-develop Jefferson Avenue. Erie County lawmakers have secured $3.2 million for the project to build more affordable housing, pharmacies, and primary care offices, as well as creating more entrepreneurial opportunities for residents. Community...
Introducing Sheila Brown, Buffalo’s First Black Woman to Own a Radio Station
Sheila Brown Is Buffalo's First Black Woman to Own Radio Station. In a historic move, Sheila Brown has bas become the first African-American woman to own a radio station in Western New York. As the proud owner of WUFO Radio and president of Vision Multimedia Group, which oversees WUFO Radio...
How choosing the wrong smoke spot can land you in hot water
Editor’s note: The Spectrum spoke to several students who requested to remain anonymous. All students were granted anonymity due to federal and campus marijuana policies. UB has over 20,000 undergraduate students and is located in a state that legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, so it should come as no surprise that some UB students choose to experiment with the devil’s lettuce.
1 hurt, several animals rescued from house fire in Amherst
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was hurt and several animals were rescued from a house fire in Amherst early Tuesday evening, according to fire officials. Crews responded to 582 Emerson Dr. just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Smoke was coming from the home at the time. All of the residents were out of the home, […]
Helping feed our neighbors in need, one plant at a time
CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — Spring has sprung and many gardeners are starting to plan out their gardens this year. From April 15-30, FeedMore WNY is holding their annual plant sale that partners with local green houses and nurseries, where you can purchase a voucher online for plants, and pick them out personally. “The spring plant […]
Wanted man accused of aggressive panhandling in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — Niagara Falls police have charged a wanted man with aggressive panhandling and a series of other crimes after finding him Friday evening. A patrolling officer said he saw Luis Ortiz, 45, panhandling drivers on Niagara Falls Boulevard while the light was changing. The officer, who said he recognized Ortiz, had […]
Update on Asylum Seeker Student Costs for Maryvale School District And Questions on State Education Funds
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — We have new developments in the situation regarding educational expenses for the children of asylum seeker families in the Maryvale School District. This relates to claims of a state lawmaker about education funding in the newly approved state budget.. Last summer as asylum seekers arrived here...
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