‘We believe in helping the community’: On the Mat for Matt Urban Roll-a-Thon held...
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Grappling for a good cause at the 2nd annual On the Mat for Matt Urban Roll-a-Thon!. The three-hour Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) event took place at Integrity Martial Arts on Friday. The annual charity event raises money for Matt Urban's housing, outreach and supportive services for...
Fire in Buffalo’s Lovejoy neighborhood under investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo firefighters battled a blaze that broke out on the city's East Side. Crews were called at 9:36 p.m. Friday to 77 Chauncey St., near William Street and Bailey Avenue in Buffalo's Lovejoy neighborhood. That's where a fire started on the first floor of a 1.5-story wood frame building.
Hours of hard work goes into 4th of July fireworks display in Lancaster
LANCASTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — What many across Western New York see on the Fourth of July is a sky full of colorful fireworks displays. But some probably aren’t aware of the enormous amount of effort it takes to put on these shows. It’s the patriotic passion of pyrotechnics that has kept Jay Roll going for […]
Buffalo Reading Invasion Thursday July 10th from 7pm
Fresh off an awesome turnout in June (check out pics here), the folks that participate in the Buffalo Reading Invasion are gathering once again, this time on Thursday July 10th from 7pm – 8pm on the east side of the Buffalo AKG Museum (the Hoyt Lake side) for an hour of reading in yet another incredible Buffalo space.
Elbows Up For Canada rallies held across WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Canadian flags were waving on the U.S. side of Niagara Falls on Saturday, as Western New Yorkers came together to show their support for a stronger relationship between the United States and Canada. “We stand in solidarity with our Canadian neighbors, "said Kate Powers, co-organizer of...
‘Bash-ing through the snow! July 18th ‘Christmas in July’ includes Fireworks, Snow Globe Giveaway
Snow Globe Giveaway presented by Rich's Catering & Special Events. If you're dreaming of a great night at the ballpark, here's one you gotta know! For our next Honda fridaynightbash! on Friday, July 18th, we're celebrating 'Christmas in July!'' And because we'll be in the holiday spirit, we've added a Snow Globe...
Amherst Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin: Organ donation could be the difference between life and...
We are talking about the importance of blood, organ and tissue donation this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney sat down with the town of Amherst Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin. Lavin has the Donate for Life link as part of his email signature. It all started in 2017, when he was running for office. Lavin said his...
The importance of blood, organ and tissue donation
We are talking about the importance of blood, organ and tissue donation this weekend on In Focus. JoDee Kenney sat down with Assemblyman Al Stirpe. He is about to hold his 19th blood drive. Growing up, Stipe's father held blood drives and had him donate blood as soon as he was old enough to. Since getting elected,...
Heat Advisory posted for portions of WNY to cap off holiday weekend
After a hot and sticky Saturday across the Buffalo-Niagara region, Mother Nature turns up the thermostat a notch Sunday to cap off the long 4th of July weekend.
First Look: Trailer for new Hallmark Bills Christmas movie released
Hallmark released the first trailer of Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. It features locations around Western New York and gives hits about the plot of the movie.