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Free fun storytime series in the perfect setting!

Free fun storytime series in the perfect setting!  I love reading to my kids. And they love it, too! There’s a real sense of pride and wonderment that comes from your little children actually reading to you. We know the benefits of reading. So, we soak up storytime whenever we can. We are looking forward […]

Chalk it up to pure talent – 15-year-old wows with amazing art work.

When I saw a picture of some amazing artwork at the Sweet Chalk Festival in Lockport I was floored!  And when I found out the artist is 15-years-old, I was blown away. Mattie Hamelink says she’s always loved to doodle, “I have been drawing for as long as I can remember (as cliche as that […]

Harbor Seal pup born at Aquarium of Niagara.

I know … how adorable! The Aquarium of Niagara on welcomed the first harbor seal pup born at the facility in 30 years. Eight-year-old Zoey went into labor after nearly eleven months of gestation, and the pup was born just after midnight on Thursday. Aquarium staff said the delivery was seamless, and both mother and […]

Happy 716 Day, Buffalo!

I just love this. I love this it’s a thing… that we love our beautiful city so much that we celebrate our area code! The 716 isn’t perfect, but it is becoming quite the story. The little engine that could. The dreamer that did. Man, we’ve come a long way! Basically what I’m saying is […]

An amazing event, take part in Strike Out Breast Cancer Walk & Ballgame

I’ve written about the amazing work the Breast Cancer Network does in our community. (PREVIOUS STORY)   The non-profit, founded by a group of breast cancer survivors, has been around for nearly 30 years. Their mission is to help support and educate survivors and their families. Run mainly by volunteers, the BCN of WNY is hoping […]

Baby zebra born during rain storm!

Talk about adorable! It looks like Thursday’s rain storm proved lucky for one zebra – who gave birth during the downpour. We are told it’s a ….. BOY!  No name just yet, but we are happy to say the little one is healthy and clearly adorable. Stop by Hidden Valley Animal Adventure in Varysburg to […]

Flooding causing problems all over WNY

Pictures are coming in of flooding roads – like this one from Phyllis in Depew. Kelley in Wheatfield     Gail in Cheektowaga Connie in Cheektowaga Pat Brown – at Walden and Dick Road. Depew from Lisa Marie. And this one of Union Road  just north of the 400 from Brian King. And this one […]

Boy mauled by dogs will meet doctors who saved his life.

We’ve seen Kaeden’s “happy dance” when he found out he was being released from Women & Children’s Hospital – after being there for one month – now, he’s headed back to the hospital. This time just for a visit. The little boy, who needed more than 400 stitches and staples after being mauled by two […]