Community Movie Theater Struggles to get Answers from New York State
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 heard one thing about re-opening […]
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 Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs causing […]
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 giving birth to her first […]
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 kindness, more positive news, 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 segment called Good News With Gabby – first […]
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 public in response to the COVID-19. The chicks hatched earlier this month […]
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 or email svona@visions-hotels.com
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 hope and a reminder of the incredible work being done by front-line health care workers […]
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 his staff became front line healthcare heroes,’ Lisa said, “We always […]
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 Atresia and sadly, her liver is failing. […]