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Jamestown man will attempt 1, 200-mile bike ride to help put shoes on kids' feet
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Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields names deputy commissioners and new district chief
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (278+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " Buffalo Police Commissioner Erika Shields is building her leadership team, announcing two deputy commissioners and a new district chief on her fourth official day in the role. Craig Macy, who had been serving as interim commissioner, will become…...
'The need is there': The Big Big Table expands hours to meet growing need
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (372+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " The Big Big Table on Buffalo's West Side is expanding its hours in an effort to meet growing community needs. Inside the community caf, volunteers greet customers, prepare meals and help create a welcoming environment for everyone. "We're…...
Lawmakers push to cap sales tax on gas in Erie County amid rising fuel costs
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (361+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " The Republican caucus wants to change how Erie County taxes gas, changing it from a percentage tax to a fixed amount per gallon. Currently, Erie County charges a sales tax of 4. 75% on gas. That's different from how the…...
Governor Hochul announces $268 B budget 'handshake' deal
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (426+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " Governor Hochul announced a "handshake" agreement on a $268 billion state budget on Thursday. Hochul said it focuses on safety, affordability, childcare, the environment and housing. "We're delivering on affordability, on safety, on childcare, on the environment and on…...
WELCOME TO THE 60s: 'Hairspray' opens at Musical Fare Theatre
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (257+ words) BUFFALO, NY " The stage of Musical Fare Theatre has been transformed to the streets of 1960s Baltimore as "Hairspray" opens Thursday. The 8-time Tony Award-winning musical follows teenager Tracy Turnblad as she pursues her dream of dancing on The Corny Collins…...
Genesee County man arrested, facing two rape charges
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (132+ words) WKBW Genesee County man arrested, facing two rape charges BUFFALO, N. Y. (WKBW) " The Genesee County Sheriff's Office announced that James Gamble was arrested on May 4 and charged with first-degree rape and third-degree rape. According to investigators, the alleged crimes were committed…...
Update expected soon on the future of Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (334+ words) LOCKPORT, N. Y. (WKBW) " It has been more than three months since Candlelight Cabinetry in Lockport furloughed its employees, leaving them unpaid and orders unfulfilled. Now, 7 News has been told there may be a conclusion to this saga soon. Several Candlelight employees…...
'Hairspray' at Musical Fare Theatre
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (37+ words) WKBW The cast of "Hairspray" at Musical Fare Theatre running from May 7-May 24. Showtimes are Thursdays and Fridays at 7: 30pm, Saturdays at 3: 00pm & 8: 00pm, and Sundays at 2: 00pm....