New musicians to join BPO
BUFFALO — When the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season begins on Sept. 17, there will be several new faces on stage. The BPO has recently hired two oboe players and…
Local gas prices unchanged
Local gas prices remain unchanged from a week ago, while nationally, gas prices started turning lower heading into the Labor Day weekend, which marks the unofficial end to the summer…
Buffalo Alzheimer’s walk slated for Sept. 17
BUFFALO — The Alzheimer’s Association Western New York Chapter estimates that across Erie County, approximately 32,000 residents have Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. It’s further believed that…
Orleans County Heritage Festival to be held this weekend
ALBION — The Orleans County Heritage Festival, a county-wide celebration of historical and cultural attractions, will be held Friday through Sunday. With focus on four local themes — agriculture, transportation,…
Fundraiser for Lockport woman who lost all due to fire
LOCKPORT — A week ago tonight, Delores Toye — affectionately called “Kiki” by those who know and love her — was watching TV in her Prentice Street upper-floor apartment when…
LEFFLER: A guide to the National Buffalo Wing Festival
BUFFALO — So you missed the first day of the National Buffalo Wing Festival at Coca-Cola Field on Saturday? It’s okay. You can make up for it today. And you…
ECSO K9 Cort to receive body armor
BUFFALO — Erie County Sheriff’s Office K9 Cort will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.…
WWII vet honored on 71st anniversary of war’s end
BUFFALO — As the nation marked the 71st anniversary of the end of World War II on Friday, U.S. Rep Brian Higgins presented United States Navy veteran Leo Andrew Wabick…
Coast Guard urges extra caution to holiday boaters
BUFFALO — With more than 150 emergency cases in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway in August, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo is urging those who plan to…
$500 K grant to assist Buffalo students with disabilities
BUFFALO — Congressman Brian Higgins joined representatives from the Parent Network of WNY and Buffalo School District to announce a $500,000 federal grant awarded through the United States Department of…