If you haven't been to the Aurora Theatre in East Aurora, you're missing out. The community theater is as quaint as the town it resides in. Right now - the Aurora is in the toughest spot since opening nearly a century ago. Owner, Lynn Kinsella tells me they have not...
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Young Brothers with Spina Bifida Inspire Community!!!
They are adorable!! Liam and Cullen Quattrini might have very significant challenges in life - but that doesn't stop them from living it!!! Both boys were born with Spina Bifida among many other serious medical issues. Spina...
Blood Drive in memory of Buffalo mom who died during childbirth
On Saturday, July 25th from 9 AM to 4 PM - a memorial blood drive will be held at D’Youville Academic Center to honor the life of Ali Waclawek. Ali died in the summer of 2019 at only 31 years old from a rare maternal complication, amniotic fluid embolism, while...
You’ve heard of wine fairies – now – first responder fairies are here!!
This is pretty awesome. A local Facebook group is dedicated to bringing surprises and some joy to our local first responders. Sarah Elizabeth sent me a message asking if I would want to share this news! I couldn't wait to. We need more...
Local reporter focuses on ‘Good News’ because… we can always use good news!
I've worked with Gabrielle Mediak quite a few times over the past few years. She's bubbly and adorable. But, she's also smart, funny and quick-witted! If you don't know Gabby - she's a reporter for WIVB and usually works on their morning show. She started a fun...
Aquarium of Niagara welcomes two penguin chicks and boy are they cute!
We are happy to share this good news!! The Aquarium of Niagara announced the successful incubation and hatching of two Humboldt penguin chicks. This is the first successful penguin hatching at the Aquarium since April 2006. The Aquarium is currently closed to the...
East Aurora hotel offering FREE rooms to frontline medical workers!
Another example of spreading the love!! The Hampton Inn in East Aurora is donating hotel rooms to frontline medical professionals who need a place to sleep, recharge, or isolated from their families. For more information, please call the Hampton Inn at (716) 655-3300...
St. Joseph Hospital staff celebrated with the discharge of 100th patient
With Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ playing over the hospital’s speaker system and staff clapping during a heartfelt sendoff, Catholic Health’s COVID-19 Treatment Facility at St. Joseph Campus discharged its 100th patient over the weekend. The farewell is a sign of...
Local woman organizes drive, makes more than 100 ‘Superhero Fuel Kits’ for front line healthcare workers
Yep, this is TOTALLY BUFFALO! Lisa Barns of Clarence Center had an idea. She turned that idea into something amazing. You see, Lisa's brother, John Santillo is the Emergency Room director at Sisters Hospital. "Covid-19 directly impacted our family the day his life and...
Four-month-old baby girl in urgent need of liver transplant, her family is searching for life-saving donor
Imagine having the capacity to save a baby's life. Someone is needed to do just that to save the life of a little girl from Franklinville. Baby Aelin is looking for a hero, a life-saver, a liver donor. The 4-month-old baby has a rare liver disease called Biliary...
Niagara Falls businesses really step up to help during this Coronavirus crisis
It's quite amazing. There's no doubt - Niagara Falls has many problems. But right now - boy, is that community coming together and helping one another. We've been so inspired by this that we wanted to share just SOME of what we've been seeing on social media. The...
Former Niagara Falls nurse is working the front lines in hard hit NYC and needs cleaning supplies – can you help?
Rycky Pera was born and raised in Niagara Falls. She moved to Florida a few months ago when he fiance' was deployed. Now, this former Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center nurse - is in the thick of things in one of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 - New York City....
Family hangs masks on bus stops and light poles in Niagara Falls for those who might need them.
This is wonderful to see. If you're driving on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls - you might notice bags hanging on light poles and bus stops. The bags are filled with face masks. The masks, of all different colors and designs, are there to take for free - with a simple...
Hearts for WNY Heroes – A campaign to thank front line health care workers!
We love this. Catholic Health is looking to thank their front line health care workers! They came up with a campaign called Hearts for WNY Heroes! It's a wonderful campaign meant to thank and help uplift those selfless health care workers who are risking their health...
Local ski shop donates much needed goggles to healthcare workers on the front lines
This is wonderful! We are proud to say that when our little ones started skiing this year - we happily went and purchased a bunch of supplies and equipment for them from Mud, Sweat n' Gears Ski and Snowboard Shop!! They were gracious, helpful and great to deal with....
Totally Buffalo Festival is postponed
We are so sad. This festival is so much fun and we know how much canceling it will hurt the dozens of artisans who take part. But, unfortunately, we do not have a choice - it is clearly what is best for all of us right now! The event was planned for May 23rd and 24th...
Upstate Farms & Milk for Health deliver 5,000 pints of milk to essential workers and food banks around WNY!
You know we LOVE to share positive news - so we had to share this! So many in the community are giving - and giving - and giving! Food, their time, supplies - and yes, milk! Upstate Farms and Milk for Health teamed up to deliver thousands of pints of milk to a variety...
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club needs help from the community during this pandemic
The Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club is providing free school age child care to our communities essential workforce. They are currently operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm.Totally Buffalo Their staff is working diligently to keep all of the...
Is this crisis making it hard for you to sleep? One local sleep expert is offering free help
During this time you may think that with all the time we have to spend within the confinements of our home that the sleep that may have eluded us with busy schedules would return. Of course, that may not be the case. More than likely, you're struggling right now. For...
Is this crisis making it hard for you to sleep? One local sleep expert is offering free help
During this time you may think that with all the time we have to spend within the confinements of our home that the sleep that may have eluded us with busy schedules would return. Of course, that may not be the case. More than likely, you're struggling right now. For...
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