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Local Scrap Metal Shop Helps Return Stolen Cemetery Monuments
The statues were worth more than $150,000 combined, reports the Buffalo News. Police say they recovered the stolen items, and arrested a Riverside man.
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These West Seneca Police Tweets In March Were Hilarious! [PHOTOS]
Check out the most hilarious tweets of the West Seneca Police Department!
Buffalo Naval Park Ship On The Brink of Sinking
The Buffalo Naval Park needs your help saving the USS The Sullivans from sinking.
Become A 'Lasagna Mama' And Help Neighbors in Need in WNY
If you like spending time in the kitchen and can't possibly eat all that food yourself, there's an organization that can put your time and talents in touch with a neighbor in need.
St. Jude Patient Headed To Space and You Could Win a Seat Too
One former St. Jude patient is getting the trip of a lifetime.
Val's 6 Year-Old Makes Pandemic 'Heaven'
He’s a kiddo who despite being a month shy of turning 7, still has a baby face, tiny voice, and little dimples on the tops of his hands. He’s only ever been to a couple years of preschool a couple days a week, and had just over 100 days as a kindergartner when the pandemic hit.
One Of The Best Celebrations At St. Jude - No More Chemo Parties
Can you remember what your kids asked for on their most recent birthday? If they got it, I can guarantee, it still didn't bring as much excitement as one of these parties does.
Wagons - Another Way St. Jude Goes Above And Beyond
One of the scariest feelings for a kid is the thought that they could be sick. That's why St. Jude goes out of their way to not make them feel like they're sick in a hospital.
Memorial Set Up To Honor National Guard Soldiers Who Died on 1/20
January 20th, three soldiers in the National Guard died in a helicopter crash just outside Mendon, New York. There is now a memorial set up to remember them.
WATCH U.S. Navy Band Does Sea Shanty Version of Taylor Swift Song
The United States Navy Band put out a video yesterday of their version of Taylor Swift's "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
M&T Bank is Hoping to Make a Big Donation to Pancho Packs
Ezra Castro was one of the Bills' most recognizable fans. You may remember him as Pancho Billa...and M&T Bank is trying to help keep his memory alive.
Bills Fans Now Donating To Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s Favorite Charity
Bills fans are donating to Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's favorite charity.