Yep, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Sort of. I mean, except for the sun and blue skies. It's okay, that's what special effects are for, right!!!? East Aurora is the setting for a new Christmas movie shoot. And, let's be honest - East Aurora is the...
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LOOKING FOR A JOB? Here you go: Huge Job Fair in Niagara Falls featuring more than 20 downtown businesses!
If you're looking for a job - and love the hospitality industry - you are in luck! More than 20 Downtown Niagara Falls businesses are joining together to prepare for the upcoming tourist season by hosting a collaborative Hospitality Industry Job Fair, Wednesday, April...
M & T Bank and Kaleida are Teaming up for a TOTALLY AMAZING mission!
Kaleida Health and M&T Bank are teaming up to build a Habitat Home on Buffalo’s East Side. This is great news. Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is getting a boost from two locally headquartered companies. Kaleida Health and M&T Bank have agreed to provide full...
We’re Working to Make Easter Happy and Bright for a Very Special NT Family!
When Colleen Gunther contacted us to see if we could help a North Tonawanda family, we couldn't say no. This family has been through an awful lot. This was her message, "Hello, I have a friend that has a child with special needs that is in and out of the hospital and...
Community Rallies Around Young Mom with Stage 3 Liver Failure
Katrina Heitman is a young mom with three small children to care for. She's been diagnosed with Stage 3 liver failure and is in need of a liver transplant. Family and friends have organized a fundraiser benefit to take place at Wings Flights of Hope on March 30th to...
Deputy Takes Elderly Man Grocery Shopping – Clearly Going Above & Beyond to Help!
We saw this on Facebook and reposted it from the Erie County Sheriff's Office PBA: "Anonymous Source Highlights Deputy Going Above & Beyond This morning an Erie County Sheriff’s PBA Deputy responded to a call to check the welfare of an elderly Grand Island...
Extras Needed for Hollywood Movie Being Shot in East Aurora Next Week
This is perfect. East Aurora is just the perfect place for any Christmas movie. It's so quaint and beautiful and Christmas-y. Just a few years ago, "A Prince for Christmas" was filmed in the Village of East Aurora and surrounding areas. It was an adorable Hallmark...
Agnes the Giraffe is receiving end-of-life-care
Sad update: Agnes died on March 21st. Such sad news. The Buffalo Zoo has announced that their giraffe, Agnes, is receiving end-of-life-care. According to officials at the zoo, at age 24, Agnes suffers from advanced arthritis and other health issues that have not...
Community Mourning Loss of Young Father and Husband; Embracing Family Left Behind
This is simply devastating. I've never met Bryan Hall, but I know many people who knew him well. Bryan grew up in Lewiston. He's moved around the country quite a bit with his job with Toyota - most recently living in Texas. Bryan is being remembered as a wonderful...
Gerard Place: Helping Homeless Mothers & Children to Start Over
If you haven't heard of Gerard Place - let me fill you in a bit. I first learned about Gerard Place while working at WGRZ. The entire Daybreak crew went out and did some work there - helping to plant flowers and get the flower beds looking beautiful. We toured the...
Shea’s Announces 2019-2020 Broadway Season – And it is AWESOME!!!
We've been waiting. And waiting. Now - it's finally here! The shows coming to Shea's Performing Arts Center for the 2019-2020 season are: Sept. 21-28, 2019: "Mean Girls the Musical" - Read more about the show here. Oct. 15-20, 2019: "Come From Away" - Read more...
Deaf Dog Has Been in Shelter for “A long time” – In need of Forever Home
You guys. Look at this pooch. Dexter is deaf and needs a home! This is Dexter - along with Rosebud. They BOTH need homes. Both of them have been sheltered for quite a while. This is the post from the City of Tonawanda Animal Control Officer: "This is Dexter and...
One Nurse’s VERY Special Connection to a Mother & Daughter
I received an email that started out like this: "My name is Lynne Hochmuth. I was born and raised in the Town of Tonawanda. I have a story that I’m hoping you will share on Totally Buffalo." Lynne went on to tell an amazing story of dedication, care, compassion and...
The Aquarium of Niagara brings in three new penguin friends!
The Aquarium has added three new penguins to its colony; Montana, Mario, and Desi! All three penguins were transferred from Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Syracuse, NY earlier this year under the direction of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The Aquarium has worked...
Godzilla fan passes away before his last wish to see new movie can be granted
Update: Unfortunately, George has passed away. The news was posted on the Transit Drive-In’s Facebook page: “We are deeply saddened to share that George passed away on Thursday morning. On behalf of his family, we would like to thank everyone for all their warm...
Godzilla fan passes away before his last wish to see new movie can be granted
Update: Unfortunately, George has passed away. The news was posted on the Transit Drive-In’s Facebook page: “We are deeply saddened to share that George passed away on Thursday morning. On behalf of his family, we would like to thank everyone for all their warm...
Hamburg Woman In FINALS for 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year Award
UPDATE: YES! Samantha WON!! Thank you to everyone who voted! How amazing. ***MEET THE 2019 BRANCH WINNERS*** "Congratulations to our 2019 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners! We are SO proud of every single nominee, base winner,...
This Beautiful Family Lost Their Home to Fire Months Before Their Baby is Due
It has been a heartbreaking time for a young Western New York couple and their family. On February 26th, an electrical fire destroyed their home in West Falls - and all of the contents inside. They also lost their kitten, Pepper. Thankfully, nobody else was home at...
WNY Comes Through AGAIN! Anastasia is Getting her BIKE!!
UPDATE: That's all she wrote! WNY is so generous and kind and once again this community has stepped up to help! Anastasia raised the $2500 and will get her specialized bike! This will bring her so much joy! Anastasia's mom, Lene'e Gray told me she is incredibly...
Study Shows Parents Lose Sleep for up to 6 Years After Birth of First Child – I say – I Wish it was ONLY 6 years!
So, I hope they didn't spend too much money on this research! Seems pretty obvious to me. Having a baby, bringing a real-live human being into your home to care for 24/7 will surely have an impact. I mean come one - it is a lot of work - and they don't always sleep...
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