Heaven Gains a Buffalo Icon in Business, Philanthropy and Family in Try-It Distributing Chairman...
Western New York lost an icon in business and life when Eugene P. “Gene” Vukelic, the esteemed Chairman of Try-It Distributing Co., Inc., and a respected figure in Western New York’s business, civic, and philanthropic communities, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of...
Central Terminal: Masonry Work is Underway
Editorial contribution by Central Terminal Restoration Corp. A lot has been happening at your Buffalo Central Terminal! Right now, we’re performing work on the masonry of the iconic Tower and Entry Plaza to ensure safety and protect the future of our living landmark. We’re working from a plan created...
Infant’s life-changing surgery denied as parents battle insurance hurdles
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cameron Casacci's medical issues happened shortly after birth on Sept. 11, 2024. His parents, Brad and Alyssa Casacci, said he had a stroke on the left side of his brain and he now has seizures. "Our epileptologist here in Buffalo said that Cam has what they...
These Dinosaurs Might be Extinct But You Can See Them Like Never Before This...
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. What if we told you there’s a place where you can walk among glowing, larger-than-life dinosaurs? No, it’s not a movie set or some virtual reality simulation. The...
City contractor violates law, is awarded new work anyway
D&H Paving, a major donor to Acting Mayor Chris Scanlon, violated city and state law on numerous contracts dating back to 2019. Last month the city slapped the company’s wrist and awarded it $11.6 million in new contracts. Over the span of two days in July, the City of...
Extension of North Tonawanda’s Erie Canal bike path shifts into gear
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — North Tonawanda is celebrating its first step of a $2 million extension of the Erie Canal bike path. “As we break ground today, we’re really paving a way for a healthier and more connected North Tonawanda,” said North Tonawanda Mayor Austin Tylec. “One that celebrates our waterfront...
Black Restaurant Week Is Back In Buffalo
Summertime in the 716 often means lots of events to attend while soaking up some great weather. This, for the most part, is a good thing. However, summertime is short in Western New York, so that means you have a lot of things to do and not a whole lot of time to do them in. One of the things that has to be on your...
Inmate faces felony charge for alleged liquid attack on officer in Lockport
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A man being held at the Niagara County Correctional Facility is facing charges after he allegedly threw a liquid, presumed to be urine, at a correctional officer. Kevin Spellman, 39, has been charged with one felony count of aggravated harassment of an employee by an inmate....
‘We would do anything’: Heartbroken parents fight insurance denial for baby’s brain surgery
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Hamburg couple says they are desperately waiting for the approval of brain surgery for their baby boy, but right now, they feel caught up in a battle with their health insurance provider. The couple says they want to get the best possible care from...
Upstate New York Man Jailed After Beating Girlfriend with Shovel Resulting in Skull Fracture
An Upstate New York man is in custody and a woman remains hospitalized following a savage assault with a shovel in Buffalo's Lovejoy...
