Hilbert grad pens children’s book
NEW YORK — A New York City woman who graduated from Hilbert penned a children’s book tackling the topic of shyness. “Shy Violet Blue” is a children’s fable created by…
BPO offers free tickets to veterans this weekend
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is offering veterans and active military a chance to enjoy some free music this weekend. Veterans and active military can receive two free tickets…
UB athletics announces third wave of crowdfunding campaign
After two successful runs that saw all sport projects get fully funded, the UB Division of Athletics has announced a third crowdfunding campaign that will focus on softball, baseball, women’s…
BPO to present world premiere of “Vox Humana” at Canisius College
BUFFALO, NY – The newest work commissioned for a Buffalo Philharmonic musician will receive its world premiere on Nov. 15. “Vox Humana” was written by Fredonia-based composer Rob Deemer for…
Gas prices increase across state
While national prices on gasoline are unchanged from a week ago, prices in New York have gone up an average of 2 cents per gallon, including in Buffalo and Rochester.…
Gas prices stay flat
Prices in gasoline are fairly unchanged in Western New York over the past week, according to AAA’s weekly fuel gauge. The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in…
Stampede Square Activities Canceled for Thursday Night
Due to the impeding weather, all Stampede Square events scheduled for Thursday night ahead of Buffalo’s football game against Akron have been cancelled. This includes the Chris Lane concert. “Stampede…
Gas prices higher than a year ago
While gas prices in Buffalo remain unchanged — and Rochester is up just 2 cents per gallon — this weeks marks somewhat of a milestone in that prices are higher…
Local gas prices increase slightly
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.24 per gallon, down 2 cents from last week, but state and local gas prices are up, according to AAA.…
Tonawanda woman stops for mayo, leaves with $1 million
TONAWANDA — Forty-four-year-old Nellida “Nelly” S. Baez-Alvarado of the town of Tonawanda is Erie County’s newest Lottery millionaire. The 44-year-old Court Officer for the 8th Judicial District claimed her guaranteed…