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New Seneca Nation president challenges Hochul over lawsuits, gaming compact

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tina Abrams made history Tuesday as the Seneca Nation’s first woman president, but before taking the oath of office, she had a warning for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. “She’s got a battle on her hands,” Abrams said. The new president takes office...

New York · 2d
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Small Business Saturday: Savor the flavor of BBQ at Dick & Jenny's

Take a moment, close your eyes, and visualize the restaurant that would go on to win the “Best Barbecue” and “Best Fries” awards in the annual “Savory Summer” food contest. One of the last restaurants you probably would have visualized in your mind would...

Grand Island, NY · 11h
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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 · 16h
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Reassessment leads to tax bill changes in Lewiston

"The pie remains the same. It's just how you divide the pie"

Lewiston, NY · 13h

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'Disappointed': Land bank acquisition of Lowry Middle School falls through; owners to develop property

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Plans to transfer ownership and develop the abandoned Lowry Middle School in North Tonawanda have fallen through. Current ownership says that it will develop the property itself. In September, members of the county’s land bank, Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation (NORLIC), told me...

North Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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Niagara Falls Gets Third Mayoral Contender as Myles Jumps Into 2027 Race

Former Niagara Falls City Councilman Donta Myles announced his candidacy for mayor of Niagara Falls on Thursday, becoming the latest entrant in what is shaping up to be a crowded 2027 race. Myles, described as a longtime community advocate, said his decision to run was shaped by his experience both as a city resident and as a former lawmaker.

Niagara Falls, NY · 5h

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Grand Island schools celebrate veterans

Story and photos by Senior Contributing Writer Alice Gerard. Students and teachers lined the hallways of Veronica Connor Middle School and Grand Island High School on Monday to celebrate veterans, active-duty military and their families, as they marched from the middle school’s library to the Grand Viking Theater in the high school. They made cards for the veterans and they waved flags and placards in the hallways.

Grand Island, NY · 1d

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Nov. 17-24 Thanksgiving Food Drives and Events in the S. Tier

FeedMore WNY supplies food, perishables and operational support to more than 300 member agencies and food pantries across Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Countries. For the past twenty-one years they have received the generous support of the WNY community as they present 97 Rock’s Operation Rock Out Hunger, hosted by DJ Jickster. Thanks to 97 Rock, Kaleida Health and 7 WKBW, 97 Rock’s DJ Jickster is headed back to the FeedMore WNY trailer to greet the public and accept donations.

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Erie County motorists need to prepare for winter driving

The following is a guest column from Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns:. As temperatures drop and winter approaches Western New York, it’s time for motorists to prepare for the challenges of driving in Erie County. We all hope for a mild winter, but anyone who has lived here long enough knows how quickly conditions can change. One day the roads are clear, and the next, lake-effect snow, freezing rain, ice and poor visibility can make driving dangerous.

Erie County, NY · 1d

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U.S. Coast Guard honors lives lost on Lake Erie 113 years ago

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Nov. 10 is a somber day on the Great Lakes. Not only is it the day that the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank on Lake Superior in 1975, 62 years prior, a ship named Lightship 82 sank off the shoreline of Lake Erie. It was one of the 12 ships that sank […]

Buffalo, NY · 2d

WBEN 930AM

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Jesuits priests relocating from Canisius to  Lafayette Avenue

Jesuit order pays $1.145 million for Buffalo house

Buffalo, NY · 4h

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Falcons look to remain unbeaten as Niagara visits Stroh Center

BGSU men’s basketball (2-0) looks to continue its undefeated start to the season as the Falcons host the Niagara Purple Eagles (0-2) on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Stroh Center, with tip-off set for 7 p.m. Falcon Media Sports Network’s Andrew Smith and Eli Dues will have the live...

Bowling Green, OH · 2d

WBEN 930AM

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Local plasterers union launches pre-apprenticeship program at former Junior's Truck Stop in Niagara Falls

Local plasterers union launches pre-apprenticeship program at former Junior's Truck Stop in Niagara Falls

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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Stories and Corn Husk Dolls: A Native American Heritage Month Workshop for Kids 6 to 9

On Tuesday, November 24, the Kenmore Branch of the Town of Tonawanda Public Library is hosting a Corn Husk Doll Workshop, where young ones can listen to stories and create something special with their own hands. The workshop coincides with Native American Heritage Month. The hour-long program pairs short stories...

Tonawanda, NY · 1d

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Unreal AVATAR Experience Opening 20 Minutes from Buffalo

Opening Day Set for Unreal AVATAR Experience Coming to Niagara Falls

Buffalo, NY · 21h

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Pioneer Middle School students attend NYSSMA Festival in Alden

Pioneer students who excel throughout the year with their instruments have the opportunity to attend special events that highlight students with great skill. The New York State School Music Association Festival, for Junior High (grades 7-9) took place this year at Akron High School on Saturday, Nov. 7. Through the course of the year, students can go to different adjudications in the area, to have their playing judged in several areas and they receive a score. Students with the highest scores are invited to attend festivals like NYSSMA.

Alden, NY · 1d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 22h

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FEMA, FCC to conduct test of Nationwide Emergency Alert System

2:20 p.m. EST Nov. 17; first national periodic test since 2023. Submitted by the Office of Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, have announced an upcoming test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) scheduled to take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2:20 p.m. EST. This is the first national periodic test since 2023. In the past, those tests occurred every two years.

Erie County, NY · 21h