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Clothing Company Vows To Give Face Masks To Every American
Normally, they would be making workout clothing at this time. However, they've readjusted their focus to end this pandemic once and for all.
NYSP Celebrate 91 Year Old Who Served Them Thanksgiving Dinners
When there's a holiday, police don't all get a day off. Many of them have to work while their families celebrate. That's why this woman is so special to the NYSP.
Habitat For Humanity Hosts Online Auction
If you're looking for some retail therapy from the comfort of your home office, and want to help out families in Western New York, Buffalo Habitat for Humanity has just the thing.
Sam's Club Opens Early In Niagara Falls For First Responders
Essential workers shouldn't have to dodge other people to get what they need when they go shopping for food.
That's why Sam's Club has decided to dedicate a few hours specifically for them.
Hamburg Nurse Is Loaned An RV To Live Near His Family
RVs for MDs is a Facebook page that is dedicated to matching nurses and doctors up with RVs so that they can live near their family when they come home but still keep their distance to protect the family from getting sick.
ECMC Workers Greeted With A 'Super Hero' Welcome
How do you say thank you to the people who are coming to work every day and treating those who are sick even when we are in the middle of a pandemic?
Two Beer Companies Trying To Take The Sting Off Of COVID19 Woes
The last few weeks have been tough on most people. But at least two beer companies are trying to do more than just make beer to make it a little easier.
Hamburg T-Shirt Company Supporting WNY Businesses
This is a really cool idea -- you can get a t-shirt with the name of your favorite local business printed on it -- and for every shirt sold, the money goes to that business.
Uncle Joes Diner In Hamburg Offers Free Coffee To First Responder
Many businesses are stepping up to help our first responders keep moving through this worldwide pandemic.
Bills Legend Thurman Thomas Donates Meals To Those Who Need Them
Add this one to the thousands of stories of people who have stepped up in a big way in a time of need. There are many reasons why Thurman Thomas is a legend in Buffalo.
East Aurora's Fisher Price Using Barbie Fabric To Make Face Masks
While n95 masks are in short supply, local toy company Fisher Price, along with their parent company Mattel, are making face masks out of fabric used for infant toys and Barbies.
Where To Get Free Hand Sanitizer in Western New York
Hand sanitizer is in short supply all over the country. If you've tried to buy some, you've probably seen some outrageous prices (we have). Here's an ongoing, updated list of wineries and distilleries that are making their own, and giving it away for free.