Once again, we aren't shocked at all. We are thrilled for Alannah Pionessa and for all of the babies in the NICU at Oishei Children's Hospital! Alannah was one of those babies - nine years ago. She was born 9 weeks early and spent 90 days in the unit where her parents...
Family, friends and community members will celebrate the homecoming of 10-year-old Gavin Burns on Sunday. It's been a heartbreaking, challenging, and devastating two weeks for Gavin and his entire family. Gavin was injured in a lawn mower accident at his Lewiston home...
The incredible Parkdale Elementary school community spent Friday playing games for a great cause! The East Aurora primary school was filled with fun on this sunny Friday! It was their annual Carnival for Make-A-Wish of WNY. Fourth graders set up booths...
They do incredible work. If you've never heard of Gerard Place, here is their mission: "Gerard Place provides housing and supportive services for homeless single parent families. We strengthen families by empowering parents to achieve greater...
The Sacred Heart Villa School in Lewiston is a mess - to say the least! There was a water main break under their property which poured water into the school. It created devastating damage - up to 5 feet on the walls. Deana Neri Jenkins' son was set to graduate in...
Can you believe it? It's just about the end of the school year. As is usually the case, it flew by. Now, it's all fun in the sun for the next few months, right? Well, sort of. There are some important things to keep in mind over summer break. The most important, and...
Sometimes you have to stop and smell the roses. And sometimes you have to walk through all sorts of gorgeous gardens filled with beautiful flowers. The 13th annual Lewiston GardenFest presented by Lewiston Garden Club is set for Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17...
Gavin Burns has been at Oishei Children's Hospital for nearly two weeks now. He's had six major surgeries. Today, some positive news from his family. His Aunt, Margo Tallarico has an update, "Gavin is doing well & healing. He has a long journey ahead of him....
We are so happy to be working with our friends at Buffalo Underdogs Rescue. They do incredible work and I am happy to be helping them get the word out! Each week, we will focus on a lovable pooch up for adoption! We will also share stories about volunteers, foster...
It is so hard to believe that Buffalo's own Tim Russert has been gone for ten years. Russert was 58-years-old when he had a massive heart attack at NBC Studios in Washington, D.C. He was such an icon, so beloved. Chief of the Washington bureau of NBC News and longtime...
It's the sad reality of the world we live in. Sometimes, for no reason, people can be rude, mean, judgmental. It's not necessary. It's not right. And it will not be tolerated. A Western New York mother put out a powerful post that should serve as an important...
Donna Lee Denz set up a camera in her yard to watch the birds that she feeds, "We have had raccoons, and a possum, which are very intriguing to our 2 rescue dogs." Her home, located at the corner of Rice and Bowen in Elma had a visitor on Monday night. It wasn't a...
Samantha Bassett is a small business owner who works hard day in and day out. Her salon, Super Clips is located in Niagara Falls at the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Military Road. Unfortunately, the area is a magnet for homeless folks - including Shawn....
To say it has been a long, complicated, painful road for Brittany Valvo would be a massive understatement. The 27-year-old has quite a story. After living in severe pain for years, she is now doing well - but, it came at quite a cost. The cost of a neurosurgeon to be...
As 10-year-old Gavin Burns continues his recovery at Oishei Children's Hospital, family and friends have set up a GoFundMe page to help make some needed changes to the family home. Gavin was injured in a lawn mower accident on June 1st - and has already undergone 4...
Barb Aceti, seen on the left in this photo with legendary chef, Anthony Bourdain, is reflecting on the time she met the award-winning chef, author, brilliant storyteller, humanitarian, and jet-setter. It was a meeting Barb will never forget. She was a fan and follower...
Ten-year-old Gavin Burns is in recovery after a major surgery that lasted several hours on Friday morning. The boy, who this community has rallied around, has a very long road ahead of him. His family will be by his side every step of the way. Gavin was severely...
On Friday, June 8, John Robinson and Doug Hamlin will commence their sixth annual ‘Journey Along the Erie Canal,’ a 350-mile, 12-day bicycle ride across New York via the historic Erie Canalway Trail. The two men are partners in Our Ability, a network of services that...
It is devastating. The famous chef and host of the award-winning CNN series, "Parts Unknown" has died. CNN has released this statement about his death, "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain," the...
Update: FOUND Buffalo police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing mother and son. Missing is 38-year-old Rose Mudd and her 10-year-old son Thomas Mudd III. They were last seen at Niagara Falls Hard Rock Cafe at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, where mom signed...
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