Chair named for Catholic Charities Appeal 2025
Michael Noe of Clarence is named chair of Catholic Charities Appeal 2025 for Buffalo. The effort supports 50 programs and Fund for the Faith ministries, serving 147000 last year. The drive runs January through June 30, with Mecca vice chair and Giese Wolf Knab in leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Noe
Clarence
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
Catholic Charities
Fund For the Faith
Noe
Public Health
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Kaleida Health
Bishop’s Council of the
Brothers of Mercy
Harvest House
Buffalo
Family Help Center
St. Gregory the Great
Williamsville
Daniel Mecca
Gina Giese
David Wolf
Nicholas Knab
Steve Schumer
Appeal
Ccewny.org
New York store marks 95 years in village family business
Kurtzman and sister Elaine oversee the NY store now in its third generation keeping a community focus. Local residents praise loyalty to family service as the downtown expansion boosts growth. Empire Award honors leaders using innovation, job growth, veteran and disability hiring, and family ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtzman
Elaine
Gallivan
Santacon Drives Day of Giving Boost at Youth Bureau
The 25 year tradition funds a program aiding over 100 families. Each family may have multiple children and the money buys clothing toys and gift cards for teens. Foundation funds also support Thanksgiving meals Easter baskets and holiday aid for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Bureau
Trojanowski
Amy
Village bar crawl draws crowds and praise across town
Kelly Corcoran praised the event as wonderful and successful as locals gathered across multiple venues. The bar crawl featured 99 Brick Oven, Fattey Beer Co, Yelling Goat, Lilly Belle Means, Green Buffalo Pub, Bruno's, and Skoob's Village Grille, each offering a distinct vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Corcoran
Jackson’s
99 Brick Oven
Fattey Beer Co., Yelling Goat, Lilly Belle Means
Green Buffalo Pub
Bruno’s and
Skoob’s Village Grille
Erie County launches Handle With Care registry for special needs
Erie County Sheriff's Office and NAMI Buffalo Western New York launch a voluntary Handle With Care registry on the sheriff site to share a person's special needs triggers calming methods and caregiver details for first responders. The program aims to improve safety and care during calls and interactions across Erie County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County Sheriff's Office
Erie County
John C. Garcia
National Alliance On Mental Illness
Buffalo
New York
Garcia
Timothy Carney
NAMI
Jeffrey Pirrone
WNY
Sheriff’s Office
Central Police Services
Erie County Central Police Services
Brian Ross
Crie.gov
Knox Church to Hold Walk and Worship Program
Knox Church invites community members to join weekly Indoor Walking sessions from 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday starting January 6 at the Family Life Center 2595 Elmwood Ave Kenmore. Parking available for all ages, fitness levels, and faith focus. For details call 716-873-2423 or email office knoxepc.com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Family Life Center
Elmwood Ave
Kenmore
Knoxepc.com
Snowmobilers Encouraged to Renew Registration Locally
Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns urges snowmobilers to renew registrations at the Erie County Auto Bureau to keep funds locally. Renewal requires notice, current registration copy, NYS driver license, and club proof. mail to 92 Franklin St Buffalo NY 14202 or renew in person. Fees 135 with 55 discount for NYSSA members. 10 day mail return. hotline 716-858-8864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Michael Kearns
Erie County Auto Bureau
New York State
NYS Snowmobile Association
Erie County Clerk’s
Franklin St
Buffalo
Erie County Clerk
Auto Bureau
Ere.gov
NYSSA
New York
Clerkhelp
Erie
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