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Joe Whelan, a top-ranked marathoner and proud Upstate New Yorker, is back for his second crack at the legendary Boilermaker 15k—this time chasing a top 20 finish while soaking in the electric race-day vibes and beer tents. Once a kid who started running at ten, he earned a Syracuse scholarship and now dedicates his life to the sport, training globally and embracing running’s universal language tha...

A bright, promising 20-year-old student and beloved daughter and sister, Katelyn Miller, tragically lost her life in a pre-dawn crash near Amherst. Driving home after her shift, her SUV collided with an unoccupied building, igniting a fire that claimed her life instantly. Police are investigating possible causes like speed or distraction, urging witnesses to come forward. As the community mourns,...

Blood banks in Western New York are in crisis—ConnectLife’s supply is critically low, with donations down 50% this July. O positive and O negative blood are especially scarce, with only 70 units of O positive available. Help them out: donate this month and get a $10 Delta Sonic gift card plus a chance to win Bills preseason game tickets. Every drop counts—your donation could save lives in your com...

Buffalo PD is hunting down 24-year-old Daevon Alexander, suspected of orchestrating a Fourth of July street takeover in Delavan Grider that spiraled into six shootings, leaving 11 people wounded — ages 13 to 51 — but none critically. With a $2,500 reward on the table, police are urging anyone with info to come forward before this chaotic holiday turns into a full-blown tragedy. Listen in comfort:...

Pete Eodice, a Vietnam War veteran and lifelong Yankees supporter, was honored as Veteran of the Game on the field, thanks to his son Matthew—a devoted fan who brought his own kids to games and now saw his dad celebrated with his favorite song playing as he walked out. The moment underscores the Yankees’ enduring tribute to military service, with Pete’s athletic background in Army teams and his fa...

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Buffalo Grand owner Harry Stinson just admitted to 29 code violations—including leaky drains and broken windows—and faces a $175,000 fine with 90 days to pay. Despite the hefty penalty, Stinson remains committed to reopening the venue in phases, seeking funding while praising the city’s professional approach. The city’s Law Department is sending a clear message: accountability for neglected buildi...

Housing market buzz heats up with wild variety: luxury colonial on Greenwood Drive for $699K, tailgating-ready acreage in Orchard Park for investors or Bills fans, spacious Buffalo home for $274K, country retreat in Silver Creek for $259K, and a budget-friendly fixer-upper in Clarence Center for $139K—perfect for hands-on dreamers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipil...

Lauren Jefferson chose midwifery care over the hospital for her second birth after being deeply moved by the alarming maternal mortality rates for Black women — a decision that brought her a more empowering, natural experience. Supported by her partner Juba and his mom Keysha, she welcomed daughter Kai’Lori just before midnight at Fika Midwifery, where the team and doula provided unwavering care d...

A tragic drowning death of a 7-year-old autistic boy has sparked urgent action in New York, as Senator Pat Fahy introduces a bill to make specialized swimming lessons for children with disabilities fully covered by Medicaid. The legislation aims to bridge a critical safety gap — autistic kids are 160 times more likely to drown — by funding tailored swim instruction and training lifeguards to bette...

New York State is pouring $110 million into a statewide emergency comms overhaul, upgrading gear and training to power Next Gen 911 systems—because every second counts when lives are on the line. Funds split between two key grants: one for interoperable radio systems and equipment upkeep, the other for 911 call centers to future-proof their operations. Governor Hochul calls it a critical step to u...

Buffalo police chief Todd McAlister sparked controversy by implying not all attendees at a local event were from underserved communities, specifically mentioning Lancaster. Mayor Sean Ryan clarified that attendees were identified via license plates and bumper stickers, showing broader regional participation. Police Commissioner Erika Shields apologized for the misinterpretation, stressing the inte...

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UB’s speaker series drops a lineup packed with big names: Andrew Ross Sorkin (Oct 2), Liz Cheney (Nov 10), Moogega Cooper (Feb 11), and Ella Al-Shamahi (Mar 9)—spanning politics, media, engineering, and paleoanthropology. Tickets are available per event or as a full series pass. Check UB’s site for details, pricing, and schedules. Perfect for diving deep or sampling a wide range of thought-provoki...

A former Buffalo Catholic pastor, Jeffrey Nowak, 46, faces federal child pornography charges after being arrested and appearing in court. Initially placed on leave in 2019 over allegations of inappropriate contact with children, the case was reopened in March after Scotland alerted the FBI to an online child exploitation group tied to the username PigBoy666. Agents seized devices—including a USB d...

The Queen of Heaven Carnival is back in West Seneca, bringing four days of classic car shows, food, rides, and old-fashioned fun — complete with free admission, shuttles, and a beer tent where friends reconnect over drinks and laughter. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

The Buffalo Bills’ running back room is set, but the fullback spot is up for grabs as Ben VanSumeren and rookie Jackson Acker battle for a role, with VanSumeren’s injury history and Acker’s dual-threat versatility making this a tight race. Meanwhile, James Cook leads the charge with Ty Johnson and Ray Davis locked in, while Frank Gore Jr. and Ian Wheeler face steep odds to make the 53-man roster....

A 33-year-old man, Justin Essa, was arrested by Buffalo PD after allegedly stealing the Somali flag during a City Hall flag-raising ceremony—part of a cherished annual tradition honoring Somali Independence Day. Charged with felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor larceny, the incident comes amid the city’s decision to skip its Fourth of July fireworks, fueling debate over symbolism, community re...

A devastating fire at the Knights Inn in Endwell took six lives, including Domonique Cruz-Champion, her husband Joshua Molyneaux, and their three young children — Ella, Romyn, and Zachariah — as well as resident Michelle Woolfolk. The family had been temporarily staying at the motel due to black mold in their apartment, using emergency services to find housing. Domonique, a devoted mother, and Jos...

Buffalo’s BEHIP program, born from tragedy and promise, is drowning in demand—750+ families wait years for critical home repairs, even as the need grows and funding falls short. With aging housing and deep poverty on the East Side, this lifeline for low-income homeowners is stretched beyond capacity. Despite Governor’s funding pledges, no plan addresses the backlog or staffing gaps. Even with $20M...

A bold movement is gaining steam in New York to overhaul election systems using ranked choice voting, aiming to boost voter turnout—especially among Black and brown communities—and ensure every vote truly counts. Advocates in Albany have gathered over 3,000 signatures to put the reform on the ballot this fall, but city leaders remain silent. Buffalo’s similar push, including allowing independent v...

Governor Hochul just launched a bold “regulatory reset” to slash outdated red tape and make state government run smarter, not harder — with Zoe Jacobs leading the charge to overhaul rules across agencies and unlock faster, more efficient services for New Yorkers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an...

A Buffalo man was arrested for stealing and vandalizing the Somali flagpole at Niagara Square—just days after the flag was raised to celebrate Somalia’s Independence Day. The incident, tied to a recent wave of controversy around the flag display, unfolded amid broken floodlights and online backlash. Police, tipped off by solid intel, caught the suspect—identified as TDD2—late Wednesday. The mayor’...

Buffalo’s Main Street is in chaos as a $54 million federal project to upgrade train tracks and allow car traffic reshapes the neighborhood — but at a steep cost to local businesses. Parking is vanishing, signage is missing, and customers are struggling to find shops. One barbershop owner calls it a warzone, frustrated that staging areas are gobbling up parking spots and that promised signs haven’t...