Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Buffalo.
Two Williamsville South High School students, Daniel Girzone and Cruz Ramos, were honored on Thursday by state officials Senator Jeremy Zellner and Assemblymember Karen McMahon for their quick action when they helped save a classmate's life by performing CPR + using an AED during gym class.
Moog’s growing business is boosting local headcount as the company expands operations in the community + creates more job opportunities.
Today, OLV Basilica in Lackawanna hosts a 'Pennies to Heaven' weekend honoring Father Baker with a car show, Jazz Mass and live music outdoors.
On Sunday, the church will hold a noon Mass featuring a coin drop where donors place coins along the sidewalk.
Jennifer Barbee has been named the new president and executive director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
She said she is honored to lead the organization because she loves its music and community.
Seneca Street CDC celebrated its 30th year by graduating 75 summer reading camp students (K-12) at the Seneca Babcock nonprofit Friday.
Graduates enjoyed an ice cream social and received backpacks with school supplies to help with fall studies.
On Friday, July 31, 80 local students explored creative coding and robotics at Summer Tech Day on the East Side at BCAT’s Sycamore Street facility.
Organized by M and T Tech, BCAT, and Beau Fleuve Music and Arts (attendance nearly doubled last year), the event offered hands-on STEM experience.
Camp Peaceprints, hosted by the WNY Peace Center and led by youth mentors, wrapped up its 19th year as campers learned about democracy + held a voter registration drive and drafted a peace agreement.
On Friday, Jul. 31, New York State sued betting app Kalshi for operating an unlicensed gambling platform, and local attorney Dennis Vacco said the suit is meant to shut down the app and may prompt similar legal actions against other services.
Hamburg is nearing approval of a rezoning plan that permits up to six-floor hotels to be built outside the 1,000-ft zone around the new stadium.
Buzz around the Bills stadium has led local property owners to list homes after one sold the Bills Mafia House on Fay Street (nearly $850,000) earlier this year, sparking a domino effect in the local market.
WGR's Sal Capaccio — a Bills beat reporter — recapped the team’s training camp’s first two days, noting standout moments as the team prepared despite the Bills being off Friday.
Sunday Social Photo Scavenger Hunt
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Canalside — Free entry — Explore the waterfront while snapping cool shots with fellow photography enthusiasts.
Emily Ann Roberts Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — VIP Meet & Greet available — Enjoy an intimate evening with Emily Ann Roberts and special guest SJ McDonald.
Jammy Buffet: Lakes Below The Mountains Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of music with Jammy Buffet during their Lakes Below The Mountains Tour.
Daniel Donato Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Town Ballroom — Tickets from $52 — Experience an electrifying evening with Daniel Donato live in Buffalo.
WWE Monday Night Raw
7:30 p.m. — KeyBank Center — Tickets available — Experience live matches and thrilling storyline segments from WWE's flagship show.
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