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• Lawmakers react to low Erie Basin Marina rent payments

  09-12-2024 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lawmakers in the City of Buffalo are wondering how a local marina operator has gone years paying next to nothing in rent to the city.Some city lawmakers are furious over years of missed rent payments from Smith Boys, a boat dealer in North Tonawanda that's been operating the Erie Basin Marina over the past decade.This comes after a follow-up review from the Comptroller's Office said Smith Boys earns roughly $900,000 per year at the marina but has only paid the city $930.
  
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• Lawmakers concerned by low Erie Basin Marina rent payments

  09-12-2024 23:48 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Lawmakers in the City of Buffalo are wondering how a local marina operator has gone years paying next to nothing in rent to the city.Some city lawmakers are furious over years of missed rent payments from Smith Boys, a boat dealer in North Tonawanda that's been operating the Erie Basin Marina over the past decade.This comes after a follow-up review from the Comptroller's Office said Smith Boys earns roughly $900,000 per year at the marina but has only paid the city $930.
  
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• Downtown Bazaar to close later this month

  09-12-2024 22:30 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Downtown Bazaar in downtown Buffalo will close later this month, its parent company Westminster Economic Development Initiative announced Monday.The bazaar, a second location that opened following a September 2022 fire at the West Side Bazaar on Niagara Street, will close on Dec. 21. Its lease ends on Dec. 31.The Downtown Bazaar was located at the former Expo Market location in the heart of Buffalo's Theatre District on Main Street. It opened in April 2023 as a t
  
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• Library on Buffalo's West Side reopens following $2.5 million renovation project

  09-12-2024 20:10 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library on Buffalo's West Side reopened Monday morning after undergoing a seven-month long $2.5 million renovation project.
  The library, located at 280 Porter Ave., now houses new features to enhance accessibility and modernize facilities, a spokesperson said in a release.Samantha Purpora, the assistant deputy director of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries, said the branch was in dire need of renovations."We are re
  
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• Trombone Shorty coming to Artpark next summer

  09-12-2024 19:27 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Trombone Shorty's "Might Not Make It Home Tour" is coming to Artpark in July.
  For one night only, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will be joined on the Lewiston stage by JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk.Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue has released five chart topping studio albums and is known for the songs "Do To Me," "Fire and Brimstone" and "Where Y'At." He has collaborated with Bruno Mars, Ringo Starr and Pharrell, to name a few, and has played for the Wh
  
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• Dion Dawkins to spread holiday cheer to local children in need

  09-12-2024 19:16 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Christmas is coming early for some this year, as Dion Dawkins comes to town on the "Shnowman Express" this Tuesday.The Bills offensive tackle will bring gifts, treats and copies of The Lil' Player That Could by Ja'Marcus Ingram to children across Western New York in his "sleigh," a specially "wrapped" West Herr Chevy Suburban.Dawkins will be visiting multiple locations in the partnership with West Herr, including:
  Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers: 2365 Main St.W
  
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• Murphy: Bills lose thriller in LA, but redemption is only six days away

  09-12-2024 18:37 via wivb.com
  
  In the end, after all the questions about timeouts and their use, after breaking it down to ten-seconds or five-seconds of time left, Sean McDermott had a pretty simple explanation of the Bills 44-42 loss to the Rams.“It’s the line of scrimmage. It’s being able to run the ball with two running backs. It’s the line of scrimmage on defense. It’s special teams giving up big plays,” he said.It’s hard to admit, but he’s right. It’s hard to admit t
  
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• Thanks, Jets: Sabres' playoff drought no longer the longest

  09-12-2024 18:04 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Sabres fans can breathe slightly easier this week thanks to the ineptitude of the New York Jets.Aaron Rodgers and the Jets were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, stretching their playoff drought to 14 seasons.This annual ritual gives the Buffalo Sabres some breathing room once again on top of the list of the longest playoff droughts in America's four biggest professional leagues.
  The Sabres, owners of the longes
  
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• Checks could be given out to New Yorkers: What to know

  09-12-2024 17:01 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers could soon receive "inflation rebates" in the form of checks for either $300 or $500, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday morning. The one-time checks are funded by higher-than-expected sales tax revenue in New York, Hochul said. For single people making up to $150,000 per year, the checks would be $300. For families earning up to $300,000 per year, the checks would be for $500, Hochul said.
  Monday's announcement is a budget proposal, meaning it
  
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• Thad Brown: McDermott botch ruins Allen joyride, but not season

  09-12-2024 14:27 via wivb.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (WROC) — There were a few moments Sunday where I thought I'd be telling grandkids about that Bills game. It still will rank on my short list for games I've covered from the sideline.It was a great, Super Bowl winning quarterback against a ridiculous, soon to be MVP winning quarterback. The ridiculous QB did something (again!) no one has ever done in the NFL before. The great quarterback won the game.
  There were a ton of reasons why the Bills ended up on the short end. We'll sta
  
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• Bills fans enjoy watch party with Thurman Thomas

  09-12-2024 05:23 via wivb.com
  
  BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The 34 Rush Sports Bar at Batavia Downs was packed on Sunday for Buffalo’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Bills Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas hosted a watch party for the big game.While the outcome was not what Bills fans wanted, they said the atmosphere did not disappoint.“To watch a game with a lot of other Bills fans, it was wonderful,” Bills fan Linda Luegbe said.Virtually every table was taken by kickoff. Bills fans from Rochester said the locati
  
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• Allan Harris, longtime local radio anchor, dies

  09-12-2024 03:52 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Longtime local radio anchor Allan Harris has died after battling a critical illness.Harris, who worked on the airwaves in both Buffalo and Rochester, was best known for his work as a traffic reporter for WBEN, KISS 98.5, Star 102.5 and WGR during Buffalo Bills home games.He also worked in television news in Rochester.Latest Local News Allan Harris, longtime local radio anchor, dies Skiers, snowboarders hit the slopes as Kissing Bridge opens for season Community rallies ar
  
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• Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford's Rams hold off Bills 44-42

  09-12-2024 01:58 via wivb.com
  
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards and hit Puka Nacua for a 19-yard touchdown with 1:54 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams overcame Josh Allen's record six-touchdown performance to snap the Buffalo Bills' seven-game winning streak with a 44-42 victory Sunday.
  Allen passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards and three more scores for the Bills (10-3), who hadn't lost since Oct. 6 in Houston. He became the first player in NFL history with thr
  
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