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Learn & Play Chinese Mahjong @ the Kenmore Branch of the Town of Tonawanda Public Library

Are you a traditional game player? Cards, backgammon, chess, etc.? If so, maybe you’re looking to pick up a new game this winter?. Starting in the new year, the Kenmore Branch of the Town of Tonawanda Public Library is hosting Learn & Play Chinese Mahjong, a series of afternoon sessions starting Thursday, January 7, and running through the end of January. Whether you’ve never touched a tile or you’ve been playing for years, everyone is welcome join in on the fun.

Tonawanda, NY · 23h

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Highmark Stadium concerts expected to draw sell out crowds

Over the last several weeks, the concert lineup at Highmark Stadium in 2027 has come into form with several acts announcing performance dates at the new stadium in Orchard Park. Read more from WBEN:

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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One rescued in Shepard Street fire

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — One person was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon after being rescued from a structure fire on Shepard Street, a City of Buffalo spokesperson said. According to officials, The Buffalo Fire Department responded to a two-story, wood-frame residence on Shepard Street around 3:44 p.m. The fire, which originated in the kitchen, […]

Buffalo, NY · 21h

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Jesuits priests relocating from Canisius to Lafayette Avenue

Jesuit order pays $1.145 million for Buffalo house

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Bennett wins Class AA football championship

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Bennett Tigers got a star effort from senior running back Dontre Hampton to claim their sixth sectional title. Hampton rushed for 304 yards and four touchdowns to lead Bennett in a 48-31 win against Lancaster in the Section VI Class AA football championship Friday night at UB’s Broadview Stadium. Surpassing […]

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Legendary Niagara-Wheatfield coach Armand 'Ace' Cacciatore dies at 91

Hall of Fame football & wrestling coach leaves behind remarkable legacy of championships, mentorship & faith. Armand “Ace” Cacciatore, the legendary Niagara Wheatfield High School football and wrestling coach whose remarkable career spanned four decades and whose influence reached far beyond the athletic fields and wrestling mats, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. He was 91.

Wheatfield, NY · 2d

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Schwabl’s Traces Its Beef on Weck Back to 1837. 7 Places to Try Buffalo’s Other Famous Sandwich

Buffalo gets credit for the chicken wing, but locals will tell you the city’s real...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Revised Plans Submitted for Towne Gardens Plaza Replacement

BFC Partners has reworked redevelopment plans for the Towne Gardens Plaza site at William and Jefferson Avenue on the near East Side. The previously-approved two phase project with 310 residential units and 30,000 square feet of commercial and community space featuring a seven-story building. BFC is now proposing for a first phase of 149 units in a five-story building replacing the existing retail building on the site and an undefined second phase that would be built along the Jefferson Avenue frontage. A McDonald’s at the William/Jefferson corner under separate ownership will remain.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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New York Winter Weather 2026/27: 10 Steps Before a Blizzard

From Buffalo and Rochester to Syracuse, Albany and New York City, homeowners face different but potentially dangerous winter hazards.

Buffalo, NY · 3h

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Help Salvation Army help Grand Island

The Tonawanda Salvation Army would like some help from our community, which is also their community. Yes, they are responsible for Grand Island, in addition to Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. An angel tree has been put in the lobby of the Grand Island Town Hall to help with their Christmas responsibilities. Please stop in and pull an angel from the tree to help a needy child have a great Christmas. The gifts purchased can then be put into the large box in the lobby for collection.

Grand Island, NY · 2d

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Western N.Y. behavioral health center offers 24/7 care, even on holidays

BestSelf opened its 24/7 BestResponse Crisis Intensive Stabilization Center in January 2026 and has been serving the Western New York community since then. The center offers 24/7 mental health counseling, medication management and crisis services for those experiencing symptoms of mental health crises. "There has never been something like this...

Allegany County, NY · 1d

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Zoé Restaurant gets a refresh

Zoé Restaurant, the classic Greek/American restaurant on Transit Road in East Amherst, has completed a $250,000 renovation designed by Raven Vanguard Design Studio. Owner Alexander Pozantidis says the project, planned over six months before construction began, improved the space while retaining its comfortability and familiarity. “We wanted to modernize Zoé without losing the warmth and familiarity that our longtime customers know and love,” he says.

East Amherst, NY · 2d

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Back to the Classics: A Black Friday Concert & After-Party in Buffalo

This Black Friday weekend, skip the mall and head to Electric City in Buffalo for a night built around real hip-hop history. On Friday, November 27, 2026, Back to the Classics brings CL Smooth, Grand Puba, and Greg Nice to the stage for a Black Friday concert and after-party. Expect...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Buffalo Bat Habitat awarded $393,000 grant to protect bat colony in Ripley

RIPLEY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Since 2024, the Buffalo Bat Habitat has made it its mission to protect our bat population. Now, a nearly $400,000 grant is making that mission a little easier. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) awarded the $393,942 Open Space Conservation Grant to...

Ripley, NY · 2d

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USDA announces potential changes to SNAP, drawing criticism from New Yorkers

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The United States Department of Agriculture recently proposed a change to how households can qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. If enacted, it will limit eligibility for families who automatically received SNAP because of their enrollment in other programs, a process known as categorical eligibility. Instead of being able to qualify for multiple programs with one application, families might have to interview for each one separately.

New York · 2d

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New Allentown bar to pay homage to The Old Pink

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A new dive bar is set to open in Buffalo's Allentown and will pay homage to The Old Pink through late nights, music and a one-sandwich menu. The bar, Damaged Goods, is named after a song by the post-punk band Gang of Four. It is the latest from Mike Shatzel, a seasoned veteran of Buffalo's bar and restaurant industry.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Mississippi State’s Madison Francis heads home for Buffalo game

The Bulldogs are scheduled to play Saturday in Buffalo, about 20 minutes from Francis’ hometown of Lancaster, New York. Coach Sam Purcell said he tries to schedule games near players’ hometowns so they can reconnect with family and inspire young fans.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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NY Weather Alert: Buffalo, NY 36° Cold, 25 MPH Gusts Nov 15–20

Buffalo, NY – Gray skies, damp pavement and temperatures hovering near 40 degrees are setting the stage for a changing November weather pattern across Western New York. The bigger story develops early this week, when chilly mornings give way to sunshine, gusty winds and temperatures climbing into the 50s.

Buffalo, NY · 10h

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Buffalo first-responders receive special surprise recognition from Highmark & Buffalo Sabres

Police officers & firefighters honored ahead of January mental health awareness game celebrating service, resilience and well-being. Every day, Buffalo's police officers and firefighters answer the call in some of the community's most challenging moments. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting families in times of crisis, or helping keep neighborhoods safe – they serve with courage, dedication and an unwavering commitment to the people who depend on them.

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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Buffalo singles ditch dating apps to connect while removing invasive plants

Singles in Buffalo are finding a different way to meet potential partners by getting outdoors and removing invasive plants together. The first meetup of a group called Buffalo Singles Invasive Removal Club brought people to Delaware Park, where they worked on removing invasive species while getting to know one another.

Buffalo, NY · 2d