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Melissa Kory
Buffalo + WNY Hikes if You Haven’t Tried Yet, You Need To
Most of us stick to our comfort zones. We go to the same places and see the same sights. But we live in Western New York, and the scenery here is not just beautiful but stunning. So in no particular order, here are a few awe-inspiring and secret hikes around Western New York that we can't wait to explore further...
Get Out with the Kids for Some Krazy Bouncy Fun
The Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is the first event of its kind, a new dynamic inflated obstacle run for kids ages 3 – 11 years old.
The run consists of 11 large custom inflatable obstacles spread thoughout a 1.5 mile course. The event also features “Krazy Town” – a midway that promises to be the “bounciest” town you’ll ever step foot in!
The event takes place at University at
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NASA to CEO, Prime Minister to President, Nobel Prize Winners to Athletes – UB Alumni Have Made Their Marks
How many University at Buffalo alumni can you name? The university was established in 1846. Millard Fillmore served as the school’s first chancellor before becoming the U.S. President.
The university has over 200,000 alumni and as you can imagine there are some BIG names in the bunch.
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A FLYING Taxi in Buffalo, NY?!
A flying taxi in Buffalo, NY. You read that right. A flying taxi in Buffalo, NY, but we aren't talking about the present. But it turns out a two-man 'sky taxi' was developed by Textron’s Bell Aerosystems Company in Buffalo, NY in the 1960s.
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How Exactly Did Lackawanna Become Lackawanna?
Lackawanna – what came first the company or the city? Lackawanna is in fact named after the Lackawanna Steel Company.
It was actually part of the Buffalo Creek Reservation. When the town of Seneca was formed, eventually becoming West Seneca, present day Lackawanna was known as West Seneca or Limestone Hill.
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Buffalo Sheep Play Soccer and They’ve Got Game!
Buffalo Zoo's bighorn sheep were caught on camera playing a little soccer earlier this week and it was adorable.
This weekend, in honor of Father's Day, the Buffalo Zoo is having Dad's Dollar Day, during which dads will get in for a dollar...
Ride Sharing Bill Supporting Uber Passes Senate But Don’t Get Too Excited
UBER! It seems like every week we hear about Ubera nd how Buffalo still doesn't have it. The ride sharing bill that would allow Uber (and Lyft which previously operated in WNY) to service all of New York state was passed by senators , sending it off to the New York Assembly, according to WIVB...
Buffalo vs Rochester – Which City Is ‘Better’ to Live in?
Buffalo or Rochester? It seems like a no brainer to us. Okay, yes, they have the garbage plate, and that is pretty awesome, but HELLO – beef on weck, loganberry, sponge candy, WINGS! Plus Buffalo craft beer, we don't need to go on do we?
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Buffalo Zoo Welcomes Rescued Artic Fox to the Family
We love hearing that our Buffalo Zoo family is expanding. Whether it is one of our beloved animals giving birth or someone relocating -- we love our furrier friends. Meet the newest addition to the Buffalo Zoo's family, Ash the Artic Fox! He is around two years old and came to the zoo in April...
Buffalo Police + Bomb Squad Respond to Suspicious Package at Canalside
Update: 11:55a.m.
It is reportedly not apparent what the package contains, WGRZ reports. It appears to be "some type of liquid and matter mixed into the package," WGRZ reports.
Update: 11:40 a.m.:
Update 11:24 a.m:
WKBW is LIVE on the scene:
Original Story: 11:10 a...
Even Celebs Come to Insane Inflatable Buffalo! Watch Bert the Conqueror on the Course
Last year Bert the Conqueror of the Travel Channel came out to Knox Farm to run the Insane Inflatable 5k with us and it was so much fun.
We had such a great time last year, that we all still joke about the ridiculousness that took place on their GIANT inflated obstacles...
Get Lemonade + Support WNY Kids – Lemonade Day Location Guide
Where can you find lemonade and other homemade treats on Saturday, June 18 in Western New York?
Kids and families all around Buffalo will be heading outside to sell lemonade for the first official Lemonade Day in Western New York, and here is where you can find some of the stands:
Valu Home Centers:
· 5433 Transit Rd Williamsville NY 14221 - MIX
· 4875 Transit Rd Lancaster NY 14043 - WYRK
· 5900 S