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A WNY trend, 'Thruway Swimming' is putting drivers' lives in danger
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side received a tip from a viewer asking us to look into a trend in Western New York called "Thruway Swimming." Many residents said they are tired of the dangerous trend, which puts their lives in danger. Thruway Swimming is when cars drive recklessly on highways, causing near misses or weaving through lanes. Residents have the same reaction every time they see it.
CNY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Record setter Shannen Calandra named women's lax Rookie of the Week
A Daemen University women’s lacrosse team whose season got off to an 0-6 start has won five of its last eight games thanks in part to the play of newcomer Shannen Calandra (Rome/RFA), and Monday the freshman attacker was named the East Coast Conference’s Rookie of the Week after her record-setting performance in the Wildcats’ latest win.
Shecouldbegood N is great at Buffalo Raceway
Hamburg, NY – Shecouldbegood N ($4.30) wasn’t just good, she was absolutely great in Buffalo Raceway’s featured $12,200 event for the distaff pacers on Wednesday afternoon (April 17). Making her first start on the campaign at Buffalo Raceway, Shecouldbegood N took early control of the race approaching...
Longtime WGR morning host Howard Simon among 2024 class for Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Longtime WGR Sports Radio 550 morning show host Howard Simon is among the 2024 Hall of Fame class announced Wednesday by the Buffalo Broadcasters Association. Read more from WBEN:
University at Buffalo forward Isaiah Adams transfers to Toledo
Tod Kowalczyk is ecstatic that Isaiah Adams is joining the University of Toledo. He might be more excited that the Rockets will never face Adams again. On Thursday, Adams, a 6-foot-6 forward from the University at Buffalo, made his transfer decision official by signing with UT, bolstering a roster that’s been rebuilt to win a fifth consecutive Mid-American Conference championship. “Really, it was the professionalism from the coaching staff and the team,” said Adams, who picked Toledo over Florida State. “I went on a visit and from the jump it just felt like a place that was serious about player development and getting players better.”
Deadline to register for middle school chess tournament is April 18
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Archangel 8 Chess Academy will host the inaugural Buffalo Middle School Chess Championships on Saturday, April 20 on the second floor of the Downtown Central Library at Lafayette Square, beginning at 10 a.m. Players must register by April 18 by emailing Knightsof64@yahoo.com with their name, school, grade, phone number and US […]
30 prospects in 30 days: Iowa’s Cooper DeJean can do it all in the backfield
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The ultimate defensive chess piece is the best way to describe Cooper DeJean out of Iowa. He is one of the top defensive backs in the draft and his versatility is a big reason why. DeJean played on the outside and inside for the Hawkeyes— proving he can do both at […]
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