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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 19h

Here's a fun one to start your day

Lake Effect Furniture makes a big bet on Bills-Chiefs game

Lake Effect Furniture in Cheektowaga is inviting customers in to shop during October as if their purchases will be free, because if Josh Allen scores three rushing touchdowns in the Nov. 2 game agains...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

Today is the deadline Marineland gave the Canadian government.

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Marineland threatens to euthanize 30 beluga whales without Canadian bailout

Unlike the song that filled the airwaves in Canadian and Western New York for years, not everyone loves Marineland. And the backlash against the marine park is growing stronger now that it is threaten...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

Benderson is being pretty tight lipped, but there are a few hints about what is to come.

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With Douglas Jemal out, what's next for the Boulevard Mall?

The lofty plans for a town center at the Boulevard Mall site are now up in the air, with Benderson not committing to following the path that it had laid out with developer Douglas Jemal. So what's nex...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

Sad, sad news in North Tonawanda.

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North Tonawanda church ends pierogi-making ministry: 'There were tears'

After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

It has been four years since Starbucks unionized. They are still without a contract.

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Starbucks workers ramp up strike rhetoric after 4 years without a contract

Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed it . . .

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New cruise ship will make stops in Buffalo, but where will it dock?

Connecticut-based American Cruise Lines has announced it will enter the popular Great Lakes cruising circuit next year, and its website is selling itineraries with stops in Buffalo.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

If you like sound baths, just wait until you hear about the Harmonic Egg.

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Buffalo Next: Can the Harmonic Egg put you back together again?

Buffalo has never seen anything quite like it: a wooden egg-shaped chamber, glowing with light and pulsing with sound. Designed to heal the body and mind, it's now at the center of a new wellness vent...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Hochul spent time trying to mend fences with our Canadian neighbors over the weekend.

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Hochul in Quebec: 'I know there's a sense of betrayal'

Hochul cited the negative effect strained relations has had on trade. The United States is Canada's largest trading partner. "We need to continue finding a path to change that dynamic," she said. "I f...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone gets so excited over every bit of news about Costco setting up shop in Amherst. Here's another tidbit.

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Costco takes a step closer to opening in Amherst

Costco is getting closer to coming to Amherst. The retailer filed for an off-premises beer license for its store in Amherst. The application, which would allow beer to be sold

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Bog O’Bones @bog-o-bones.bsky.social · 7d

BOGTOBERFEST 2025 continues with a quick trip up to Hill House, MA.

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A ★★★ review of The Haunting (1963)

Technically competent and ambitious for sure…but I can’t help but feel like I’m missing something here. The psychological aspects of the story are intriguing but they clash with attempted scares, espe...

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 9d

After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.
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North Tonawanda church ends pierogi-making ministry: 'There were tears'

After nearly four decades feeding the body and soul of the community, the pierogi ministry at Our Lady of Czestochowa in North Tonawanda has made its last batch.

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The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com · 9d

Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.
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Starbucks workers ramp up strike rhetoric after 4 years without a contract

Starbucks workers and union allies picketed in 35 cities across the country over the weekend, including Buffalo, and the message was loud and clear: they're not afraid to strike.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 10d

We gathered concessions data from sports parks, movie theaters, concert venues and more. Can you guess who was most expensive and who had the best deals?

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$18 beer. $12 hot dog. 'Immediate regret.' Who charges highest concession prices to captive customers?

A team of Buffalo News reporters fanned out to a host of cultural, entertainment and travel-oriented venues to document their prices for food and drinks. Some trends became clear.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 10d

Smitty is going in search of a family.

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Smitty the penguin moves from Aquarium of Niagara to Pittsburgh

Smitty the Humboldt penguin is moving to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium in Pennsylvania, where he will become its newest and most eligible bachelor − and hopefully produce offspring of his own.

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 13d

We will be out in the community selling our Kid's Day edition to benefit Children's Hospital and Cradle Beach Saturday! You'll find MaKenzie's story featured in tomorrow's edition.

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Kids Day: Care at Oishei allows Tonawanda teen with sickle cell anemia to soar

MaKenzie Lindsay, 15, was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a newborn. Over the years, with the help of Oishei Children’s Hospital, she has learned to manage her symptoms and become her own advocat...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 13d

An interesting look at a neighborhood that may - or may not - be on the verge of big changes.

Growing pains in North Tonawanda as investors eye Oliver Street

As downtown North Tonawanda enjoys a renaissance fueled by public and private investment, attention is turning to Oliver Street – a once-thriving corridor that fell on hard times decades ago and never...

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14d

Breaking News: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is summoning U.S. generals worldwide for a meeting without saying why, causing anxiety in the military’s top ranks. The large number of generals in attendance, including those working active conflict zones, is without recent precedent, officials said.

Live Updates: Trump Threatens Mass Firings, Hegseth Summons Military Leaders and More

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Andrew Deck @andrewdeck.bsky.social · 14d

"I’ve had people tell me they're afraid to go on the air, and after 40 years on the air, that’s the first time I’ve ever heard that."

A new report from @newsisout.bsky.social asks how local LGBTQ+ news outlets are weathering the second Trump administration. www.niemanlab.org/2025/09/loca...

Local LGBTQ+ publications are facing a drop in ad dollars and a rise in safety concerns, new report finds

A new report from News is Out, a national collaborative of queer news publishers, has mapped local LGBTQ+ publications across the U.S. The first comprehensive report of its kind, “The LGBTQ+ Media Map...

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Samantha Christmann @samchristmann.bsky.social · 14d

Josh Allen isn't the only one getting endorsement deals around here.

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James Cook gets his own cookie, made by Rich's and sold by Tops

Bills star running back James Cook is also getting a taste of the action with a new cookie that is now available at Tops Markets.

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Adam Zyglis @adamzyglis.bsky.social · 15d

Holding the line…
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The UR MR GAY Movie 🔜 FurPoc @ezenbaklattan.bsky.social · 17d

We need to fight for people like Guevara just as hard as we fought for Jimmy Kimmel.

Truthout @truthout.org · 17d

The Board of Immigration Appeals has ordered Emmy-award winning journalist Mario Guevara to be deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE detention, a country he fled more than two decades ago after being persecuted for his reporting.

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist at Risk of Deportation Over ICE Coverage

“This is one of the most dangerous periods for free speech in American history,” a Georgia lawmaker said.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16d

Even though Jimmy Kimmel is back, about a quarter of the ABC stations in the U.S. won’t air it.

Here’s what to know about where you can (and can’t) watch Kimmel’s return to the screen.