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Lifelong Bills Fan and Local Veteran Dedicates Song To The City
Brendan Bartoo is a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, and just last week, he wrote an original song dedicated to his hometown and its beloved Bills.
History is Made in Amherst – Police Announce Promotion of First Female Captain
The Amherst Police Department has opened doors for more women to become police captains after naming their first ever female police captain this summer.
Haunting Video of New York Mom Fighting Off Kidnapper
A horrifying video is going viral of a New York mom playing tug of war with her son against two men man who attempted to take him.
Two Heroes Rescue Elderly Man From Burning Vehicle in Westmoreland New York
An epic photo shows the heroic actions of 2 strangers who risked their own lives to save another.
Custom 'Billsmobile' For Sale on Facebook Marketplace
According to the description, "this side by side is fuel injected, v-twin, 4 stroke engine that has 60hp and 73 foot pounds of torque and only has 235 pampered miles."
Forget Swabs, There's A New Way To Test for COVID-19
Imagine a COVID-19 test so non-invasive, a swab anywhere near your body isn't required.
Paula's Announces New Donut Flavor
The Western New York bakery announced a new donut today, and for a very good reason.
UPDATE: Josh Allen Spending His Birthday with Local 6th Graders
We told you this story a week or so ago, and have a heartwarming update.
Josh Allen Tweet Teaches Buffalo School Kids a Lesson
There are a few kids in one Western New York classroom who learned a lesson today, thanks to Josh Allen.
Ohio Kid Chooses Buffalo Over Nintendo Switch For 10th Birthday
It started with a tweet, and ends with pizza.
Free Diapers For Buffalo Parents At These Events This Week
This week, parents in Buffalo will have three chances to score free diapers and other goodies for their babies.
‘Disaster Actors’ Needed For Military Exercise in East Amherst
If you've ever wondered how the military might respond to victims of a biological weapon -- without there being an actual biological weapon -- you might be interested in being a part of this.