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While the pandemic has not caused abuse, it has exacerbated abusive situations. Measures to keep the community safe, including shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, have worsened vulnerabilities of individuals and families in violent and abusive situations. In partnership with the Family Justice Center, Buffalo Toronto Public Media hosted a virtual community conversation Wednesday night.
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After yet more snow arriving late last week, many of us are feeling the winter blues. But for some, it’s much more than that. They began feeling a depression setting in by early fall, and will stay with them until spring. It’s a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.
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Buffalo sports fans continue to show remarkable resiliency in the face of decades of bad breaks and tough losses.
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Online sports betting is now available in New York State, and while many of its users will make their wagers within their means, advocates for gambling addicts are concerned that the discreet, convenient platform – as well as the proliferation of ads promoting the services – will increase problem gaming.
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Given the uncertainty of the season, WBFO reached out to local faith leaders and freethinkers for a holiday message to Western New Yorkers.
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The mental health care workforce in New York has waited for years to receive more funding from the state, and organizations that represent those workers say the coming state budget should be the avenue to make good on that promise.
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There's a well-kept secret among women that finally may be getting the exposure it deserves.
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A lot of school kids are having a tough time as they return to every day in school.
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The Flag of Hope was raised in front of the Rath Building Friday, recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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If you need to text a Crisis Services counselor, use 716-300-2338. You may also start an online chat by going to the Crisis Services website, crisisservices.org.