Tag: Western New York

The Buffalo Sabres introduced Ralph, a Samoyed puppy named for team owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. The team paired the post with playful details about his “favorite activity” and “favorite food.”

Erie County election officials said 10,923 ballots were cast on the fifth day of early voting, bringing the countyu2019s five-day adjusted total to 59,182.

The Breast Cancer Network of WNY has named longtime advocate and marketing professional Jennifer Calero as its new executive director, succeeding Rob Jones.

Mental Health Advocates of WNY has launched a Community Champions volunteer program, is holding its 6th annual Yogathon in October at The Atrium in downtown Buffalo and has set a Dec. 4 meat raffle in Williamsville, while recruiting part-time peer support workers.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency Monday as measles cases increase across New York and neighboring Pennsylvania. The action comes weeks before the Nov. 3 general election, putting vaccination policy back at the center of a political fight over public health and federal authority.

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced the winners of its 2026 photo contest. Lockport and Buffalo images are among the top picks; winning photos will appear in the 2027 calendar.