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Mass-singing events are becoming increasingly popular, but one local expert says the power people hold when united behind a common purpose isn’t limited to singing.
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Dating back 130 years, the Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC) possesses a historic legacy. On Thursday, the BFNC took another step into a new era with the ribbon-cutting on its new administration building at 2365 Main Street.
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On this episode of the Disabilities Beat, Emyle Watkins speaks with Kevin Smith, the director of Mental Health Peer Connection, about how peer-led services are helping to bridge a treatment gap. We also learn about their Renewal Center, which offers a peer-led alternative to a psychiatric emergency room.
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A public meeting on the Kensington Expressway project packed the library's auditorium full of supporters and opposition voices of NYSDOT's plan.
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Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger announced the establishment of Town of Tonawanda Alerts, a new mass notification system designed to send emergency alerts and other notifications to subscribers.
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Domestic violence is often cited as a "women's issue," but one advocate and retired football player addressed high school students during a local summit about changing their mentalities.
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This episode kicks off WBFO’s new weekly Disabilities Beat segment. But as we create a new space for stories from the disability community to be shared, how can you, the listener, interact with this segment? What can you expect to learn? Disabilities Beat Reporter Emyle Watkins asked some of our sources what you can expect and we break down what ableism is.
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For all the criticism Amherst Town Board has received from residents, much of it has hinged on a perceived lack of transparency. Now, the board is taking steps to change that perception.
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Tensions are rising in the Town of Amherst, as an approved 11.4% tax increase looms.
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Snow continues to fall steadily across Erie County, but snow plow crews around Erie County have been able to get more roads done with winds dying down Thursday.
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City of Buffalo Department of Public Works Commissioner Nate Marton discusses the next steps for snow removal in the city.
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The frustration of being stuck at home during a snow event can be furthered by the inconvenience of frozen pipes, but one local official says the concerns aren’t just about a lack of water.